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Diamond (0.85 carat hexoctahedral crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.85 carat hexoctahedral crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 31878
Mineral:Diamond (0.85 carat hexoctahedral crystal)
Locality:Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Lustrous crystal of brown natural diamond with hexoctahedral form (complex crystal shape). The crystal faces have parallel growth patterns on them throughout giving the appearance of striations. Internally transparent,
Overall Size:6x5x5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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