Surface textures and other features of diamonds
The results of the study of more than 11 000 diamonds, from thirty kimberlite and placer deposit localities, are reported. Forty-one pristine surface textures are distinguished, including twelve which are described for the first time. Only two surface textures are ascribed to crystal growth. The oth...
Main Author: | Robinson, Derek Nigel |
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Format: | Others |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23490 |
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