Mineral: Diamond
Locality: South Africa
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm

Description: Kimberley?, Afrique du Sud Mass: 15 g MIM number: 1545 Intact 73.78-carat octahedron , almost colorless and a little deformed, some faces studded with triangular growth patterns; a black inclusion at one summit and a small veil near one face. This crystal is thought to be in color K (very light yellow), with a VS inclusion level and the possibility of cutting two neat stones of 24 and 14 carats from the crystal. Photographer: FMI / James Elliott; Publication: "101 Minéraux et Pierres Précieuses qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie"

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