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Diamond (0.98 carat octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.98 carat octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 28959
Mineral:Diamond (0.98 carat octahedral crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Colorless crystal of natural diamond with small graphite inclusion inside. The crystal is octahedral form with trapezohedral edge modifications and striated edges. This crystal is colorless and transparent.
Overall Size:6x5x5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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