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Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 35674
Mineral:Diamond (3.06 carat cubo-octahedral crystal)
Locality:Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Textbook example of a diamond crystal with a combination of cubic, octahedral and dodecahedral crystal faces (26 faces total). The diamond crystal has a milky green-gray outer rind concealing the interior (possibly gemmy).
Overall Size:7x7x7 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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