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Diamond (1.79 carat gray-brown complex crystal) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (1.79 carat gray-brown complex crystal) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (1.79 carat gray-brown complex crystal) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 48913
Mineral:Diamond (1.79 carat gray-brown complex crystal)
Locality:Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Translucent gray-brown natural diamond crystal with complex crystal form and remnants of Fe-rich soil in crevices, remnants of alluvial mining. The diamond crystal surfaces are composed of smaller microscopic crystal faces, giving a textured appearance.
Overall Size:6.5x6x5 mm
Crystals:6.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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