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Diamond (0.91 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions) from Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.91 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions) from Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 30274
Mineral:Diamond (0.91 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions)
Locality:Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:Nearly colorless (or neutral gray) crystal of natural diamond with dark graphite inclusions - another form of elemental carbon. The crystal is octahedral form with hexaoctahedral edge faces. This crystal is great for observing the inclusions.
Overall Size:6x5x5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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