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Diamond (2.40 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Diamond (2.40 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (2.40 carat brown octahedral crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 49432
Mineral:Diamond (2.40 carat brown octahedral crystal)
Locality:Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Transparent brown natural diamond crystal with octahedral form modified by dodecahedral edge faces. The diamond crystal has lustrous crystal faces with stepped crystallization patterns on the surfaces. Has a few subsurface gletz (not easily visible).
Overall Size:8x7x6 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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