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Diamond (0.93 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.93 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Diamond (0.93 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (0.93 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 34461
Mineral:Diamond (0.93 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Flawless crystal of natural diamond with triangular shape the result of Spinel-law twinning (known as a macle or twin). The crystal is colorless and the faces have convex cushion-shape that catches light. Fluoresces under SW UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x7x3 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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