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Diamond (4.32 carat gray spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

 
Diamond (4.32 carat gray spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

Diamond (4.32 carat gray spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

Diamond (4.32 carat gray spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 50426
Mineral:Diamond (4.32 carat gray spherical Ballas crystal)
Locality:Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Oblong Ballas diamond with translucent gray color and lustrous surfaces. Ballas diamonds are polycrystalline, with many crystals radiating from a common center, making them the hardest diamonds known and sought after for use in industrial rock drills.
Overall Size:9x7.5x7 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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