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Diamond (2.53 carat star-twin crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (2.53 carat star-twin crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Diamond (2.53 carat star-twin crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (2.53 carat star-twin crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 39397
Mineral:Diamond (2.53 carat star-twin crystal)
Locality:Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Extremely rare twinned crystal of colorless diamond with six-pointed (Star of David) form and complex crystal surfaces. One point is slightly shorter than the other points. Looks AMAZING under magnification.
Overall Size:8x8x7 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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