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Diamond (0.69 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Ekati Mine, Point Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Diamond (0.69 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Ekati Mine, Point Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (0.69 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Ekati Mine, Point Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 50943
Mineral:Diamond (0.69 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Ekati Mine, Point Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Gemmy yellow natural diamond crystal with lustrous, convex faces that give it excellent natural sparkle. The diamond is Spinel-law twinned on {111} resulting in the triangular form (macle). Internally clean with no visible inclusions.
Overall Size:6x6x2.5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
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