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Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal) from Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic

 
Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal) from Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic

Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal) from Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic

Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal) from Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic

Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal) from Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 73011
Mineral:Diamond (0.92 carat yellow trisoctahedral crystal)
Locality:Ippy, northeast of Banghi (Bangui), Central African Republic
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow natural diamond crystal with remnants of brown laterite visible on the surfaces. The diamond crystal has satin-like luster, and is a combination of trisoctahedral form with octahedral secondary faces.
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4.5 mm
Crystals:5.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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