Diamond - three crystals, different colors and habits
Kimberly, Francis Bard District
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
.3 x .3 x .2 CM largest (thumbnail)
price: $300
Spring 2017
A group of three Diamond crystals, each with a slightly different color hue and very different crystal habits. From an old collection, these total 1.55 Carats. The largest crystal is a penetration twin cube the middle size is a cube with half of its faces having hopped indents and half with growth hillocks and the thirst seems like a cyclic discoidal twin. Under magnification many small modifications and extra faces are seen. Sharp and a nice suite of Carbon!
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Diamond - three crystals, different colors and habits
Kimberly, Francis Bard District
Northern Cape Province, South Africa
.3 x .3 x .2 CM largest (thumbnail)
price: $300
Spring 2017
A group of three Diamond crystals, each with a slightly different color hue and very different crystal habits. From an old collection, these total 1.55 Carats. The largest crystal is a penetration twin cube the middle size is a cube with half of its faces having hopped indents and half with growth hillocks and the thirst seems like a cyclic discoidal twin. Under magnification many small modifications and extra faces are seen. Sharp and a nice suite of Carbon!
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