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Diamond (0.55 carat cuttable yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:	No. 63805
Mineral:	Diamond (0.55 carat cuttable yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:	Lustrous transparent yellow diamond crystal with triangular shape due to twinning on the {111} octahedral plane following the Spinel Law of twinning (macle). The diamond has excellent clarity and convex faces that give bright sparkle. No inclusions.
Overall Size:	5.5x5.2x2.5 mm
Crystals:	5.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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