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Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 38786
Mineral:Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Sparkling crystal of natural diamond with triangular shape the result of Spinel-law twinning (macle twin). The crystal is colorless and the faces have many complex crystal patterns that catches light. A small inclusion is visible in the center.
Overall Size:7x7x2 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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