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Diamond (16.51 carat spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

 
Diamond (16.51 carat spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 32326
Mineral:Diamond (16.51 carat spherical Ballas crystal)
Locality:Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Very large spherical Ballas diamond with pale gray color. Ballas diamonds are polycrystalline, with many crystals radiating from a common center. The outer shape is slightly irregular, though looks spherical from most angles.
Overall Size:13x12x12 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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