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Diamond (0.55 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 54904
Mineral:	Diamond (0.55 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:	Lustrous triangular macle diamond crystal with pale gray color (nearly colorless). Macle diamonds (macle=twin in French) are twinned on the {111} octahedral plane following the Spinel Law. One side is convex with excellent sparkle, the other is flat.
Overall Size:	6x6x1.8 mm
Crystals:	6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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