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Diamond (1.14 carat brown distorted octahedral crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (1.14 carat brown distorted octahedral crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (1.14 carat brown distorted octahedral crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 53364
Mineral:Diamond (1.14 carat brown distorted octahedral crystal)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Unusual octahedral diamond crystal with two opposing crystal points truncated resulting in a flat square-shaped diamond. The natural diamond crystal is transparent medium-brown with a spot of orange-brown on one face and has a few small inclusions.
Overall Size:6x5x3 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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