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Diamond (0.38 carat pale-green octahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (0.38 carat pale-green octahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (0.38 carat pale-green octahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (0.38 carat pale-green octahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 31871
Mineral:Diamond (0.38 carat pale-green octahedral crystal)
Locality:Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Sparkling crystal of natural diamond with pale-green color. The crystal is octahedral form though distorted in shape - not symmetric. The crystal faces have a satin luster. Fluoresces bright yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x4 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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