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Diamond (0.77 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (0.77 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Diamond (0.77 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 34913
Mineral:Diamond (0.77 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Description:Triangular macle (twin) crystal of colorless natural diamond with clean interior. The triangular shape is the result of Spinel-law twinning and resembles a trillion cut diamond. The lustrous faces and shape catch the light well.
Overall Size:6.5x6x2.2 mm
Crystals:6.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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