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Diamond (0.66 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

 
Diamond (0.66 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

Diamond (0.66 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39508
Mineral:Diamond (0.66 carat brown octahedral crystal)
Locality:Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia
Description:Transparent brown uncut diamond crystal with octahedral shape and lustrous crystal faces. The crystal faces are flat with complex edges. Internally the crystal has scattered fracture flaws that follow the cleavage planes.
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3.5 mm
Crystals:4.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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