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Diamond (0.64 carat brown dodecahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

 
Diamond (0.64 carat brown dodecahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

Diamond (0.64 carat brown dodecahedral crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39509
Mineral:Diamond (0.64 carat brown dodecahedral crystal)
Locality:Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia
Description:Transparent crystal of natural brown diamond with dodecahedral crystal form and crystal faces composed of many stepped layers giving striated appearance. Internally are scattered flaws and several dark inclusions. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x3 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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