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Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 48057
Mineral:Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal)
Locality:Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Gemmy pale-gray uncut natural diamond crystal with octahedral form that has shallow, poorly developed hexoctahedral faces. The diamond crystal is eye-clean and has a pleasing natural sparkle, but a small metallic inclusion is visible under magnification.
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4 mm
Crystals:5.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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