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Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 73558
Mineral:Diamond (0.72 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned rough diamond)
Locality:Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Lustrous transparent pale-yellow (nearly colorless) natural rough diamond with triangular shape caused by twinning following the Spinel Law (macle). The diamond has a few linear internal flaws, but the convex faces give bright natural sparkle.
Overall Size:6.7x6.7x2 mm
Crystals:6.7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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