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Diamond (1.18 carat fancy orange-brown octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (1.18 carat fancy orange-brown octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.18 carat fancy orange-brown octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 57755
Mineral:Diamond (1.18 carat fancy orange-brown octahedral crystal)
Locality:Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Lustrous natural diamond crystal with inclusions that give fancy orange-brown color and sparkling flashes in certain orientations. The diamond is octahedral form with complex crystallization patterns. Internally it is transparent, but heavily flawed.
Overall Size:6x5x4.5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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