Mineral: Diamond
Locality: Kasaļ river alluvials, Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Dimensions: 1,0 x 1,0 x 1,0 cm
Description: Main crystal size: 1,0 cm
Slightly rounded, light brownish-yellow octahedron of 11.46 carats with a stunning brown inclusion in the form of a petal with 6 branches (each branch radiating outward from the center towards one of the 6 summits of the octahedron)
Mim number 1098
Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Ainu)
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