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Diamond (0.53 carat red-brown elongated crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:	No. 28961
Mineral:	Diamond (0.53 carat red-brown elongated crystal)
Locality:	Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:	Dark crystal of natural diamond. Though the crystal is dark, it is internally flawless and internal reflections have a bright red-orange color that is very attractive. The crystal is dodecahedral form elongated in one axis.
Overall Size:	4.5x4x3 mm
Crystals:	4.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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