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Diamond (0.93 carat brown macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.93 carat brown macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Diamond (0.93 carat brown macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 43627
Mineral:Diamond (0.93 carat brown macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Lustrous brown natural diamond flawless crystal with rare triangular shape due to twinning following the Spinel law on the {111} plane, known in the trade as a macle (French for twin). The convex crystal faces are smooth.
Overall Size:7x7x2 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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