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Diamond (0.09 carat pale-brown complex crystal) from Fuxian, Lianing Province, China

 
Diamond (0.09 carat pale-brown complex crystal) from Fuxian, Lianing Province, China

Diamond (0.09 carat pale-brown complex crystal) from Fuxian, Lianing Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 60643
Mineral:Diamond (0.09 carat pale-brown complex crystal)
Locality:Fuxian, Lianing Province, China
Description:Sparkling pale-brown natural diamond crystal with complex crystal form that is primarily a flattened dodecahedral with many other faces. The diamond crystal has a small inclusion visible on one edge, but has no structural flaws. Ex. Dr. Donald Miller collection; ex. Dr. Irene S. Leung, first to discover the presence of lonsdaleite in diamonds, Professor of Geology and Geography at Lehman College
Overall Size:2.5x2.3x1.4 mm
Crystals:2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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