AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Russia > Diamond (0.88 carat glassy octahedral crystal)

Diamond (0.88 carat glassy octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 67467
Mineral:	Diamond (0.88 carat glassy octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia
Description:	Textbook example of an octahedral natural diamond crystal with flat crystal faces, known as a glassy in the diamond trade. The diamond crystal is very pale gray color, nearly colorless, and has gletz (small flaws) that follow the cleavage planes.
Overall Size:	6x5x4 mm
Crystals:	6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;