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Diamond (0.65 carat pale yellow octahedral crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52778
Mineral:	Diamond (0.65 carat pale yellow octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana
Description:	Lustrous transparent pale yellow natural diamond crystal with octahedral form modified by secondary tetrahexahedral crystal faces. The diamond has smooth faces and natural sparkle. Three small sub-surface inclusions are visible under 20x magnification.
Overall Size:	4.5x4x4 mm
Crystals:	4 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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