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Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals) from Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 39405
Mineral:Diamond (4.84 carat two intersecting yellow macle, twinned crystals)
Locality:Premier Mine, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Description:Complex cluster of intersecting macle (twin) diamond crystals (Spinel-law twinned on the {111} plane) with pale yellow color, good internal transparency, and a metallic inclusion. There are at least two intersecting crystals, but may be four crystals.
Overall Size:10x10x5 mm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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