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Diamond (0.44 carat octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia

 
Diamond (0.44 carat octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 30563
Mineral:Diamond (0.44 carat octahedral crystal)
Locality:Mirny, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia
Description:Octahedral diamond crystal with smooth, flat crystal faces. This type of diamond is called a glassy, because the smooth surfaces resemble broken glass. Contains several negative crystal inclusions (cavities). One corner is worn.
Overall Size:5x4x4 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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