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Diamond (0.28 carat flat green crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.28 carat flat green crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (0.28 carat flat green crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 30284
Mineral:Diamond (0.28 carat flat green crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Pale green crystal of natural diamond with flattened (compressed on one axis) dodecahedral crystal form. Under magnification minute graphite inclusion are visible near the surface of the crystal.
Overall Size:6x5x1.5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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