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Diamond (0.76 carat yellow gem-quality cuttable octahedral rough diamond) from Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73555
Mineral:	Diamond (0.76 carat yellow gem-quality cuttable octahedral rough diamond)
Locality:	Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana
Description:	Lustrous transparent yellow gem-quality natural rough diamond with no flaws, but one microscopic inclusion (VVS1). The diamond crystal is octahedral form with striated edges and has excellent natural sparkle making it suitable for use uncut in jewelry. Fluoresces bright white under 365 nm LW UV illumination and phosphoresces orange when extinguished
Overall Size:	5x4.5x4 mm
Crystals:	5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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