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Diamond (1.27 carat hexoctahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (1.27 carat hexoctahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 30282
Mineral:Diamond (1.27 carat hexoctahedral crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Sparkling crystal of transparent natural diamond with pale yellow color and a few minute graphite inclusions. The crystal is elongated hexoctahedral form and perfectly crystallized. The crystal faces have an etched surface pattern.
Overall Size:7x5x4 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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