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Diamond (0.73 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.73 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

Diamond (0.73 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 50415
Mineral:Diamond (0.73 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana
Description:Lustrous colorless triangular macle diamond, twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning on the {111} plane with complex faces that internally excellent natural sparkle. Internally no flaws or inclusions are visible.
Overall Size:7.5x6.8x2 mm
Crystals:7.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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