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Diamond (0.91 carat yellow flattened dodecahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.91 carat yellow flattened dodecahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (0.91 carat yellow flattened dodecahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (0.91 carat yellow flattened dodecahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 36174
Mineral:Diamond (0.91 carat yellow flattened dodecahedral crystal)
Locality:Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Sparkling yellow transparent diamond crystal with flattened dodecahedral crystal form. The crystal faces are smooth and lustrous. Internally the diamond is very transparent with a small inclusion. Excellent sparkle due to shape and clarity.
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x4 mm
Crystals:5.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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