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Diamond (0.78 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52122
Mineral:	Diamond (0.78 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:	Lustrous pale-gray triangular diamond with excellent clarity and convex crystal faces that gives a good natural sparkle. The triangular shape is due to twinning following the Spinel Law on the {111} plane. Several scattered small inclusions visible.
Overall Size:	7.5x6x2 mm
Crystals:	7.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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