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Diamond (2.27 carat pale-gray parallel crystals) from Baken Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (2.27 carat pale-gray parallel crystals) from Baken Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (2.27 carat pale-gray parallel crystals) from Baken Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 37823
Mineral:Diamond (2.27 carat pale-gray parallel crystals)
Locality:Baken Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent pale-gray natural diamond crystal with a few minor carbon inclusions internally. There are actually two intergrown diamond crystals in parallel orientation, and the crystal faces have complex crystallization patterns all around.
Overall Size:8.5x6x6 mm
Crystals:6-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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