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Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

 
Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal) from South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 74038
Mineral:Diamond (0.17 carat tetrahexahedral yellow crystal)
Locality:South Africa
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow tetrahexahedral natural diamond crystal with scattered metallic inclusions visible inside. The diamond crystal has excellent natural sparkle, in spite of the inclusions, and is suitable for use uncut in jewelry. Ex. John Kean collection; collected ca. 1950
Overall Size:3.0x2.5x.2 mm
Crystals:3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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