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Diamond (5.29 carat gray complex crystal) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52754
Mineral:	Diamond (5.29 carat gray complex crystal)
Locality:	Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Complex translucent gray diamond crystal with sparkling microscopic faces that show cubic, octahedral and dodecahedral form. The irregular shape of the crystal has pronounced corners and depressed octahedral centers. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:	10x9.5x9.5 mm
Crystals:	10 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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