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Largest pink diamond in 300 years unearthed in Angola
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The Largest Pink Diamond in 300 Years Has Just Been Unearthed Barndon Spektor, Science Alert, July 29, 202 Miners just discovered the largest pink diamond in more than 300 years By Brandon Specktor published 3 days ago The diamond will likely become the most expensive gemstone ever sold Historic 170 carat diamond recovered at Lulo Mine, Angola Lucapa Diamond Company Limited Yours, Paul H.-
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Photo: top left Found in a small (10ft wide) woodland stream near the LA/MS border, (East Feliciana Parish, LA/Wilkinson County, MS) within the Citronelle Formation; formed during the Pliostene. While the Citronelle is oft noted to contain fewer saltwater fossils than expected for an ancient coastal plain, this stream has provided probably 95% of the marine fossils in my collection. As a longtime rockhounder but fresh off the boat newbie to fossil identification, I've struggled to find a match for this fossil. (The photo is one I had on hand, am preparing to paint and the fossil is buried in chaos right now.) Betting this ID likely is child's play for most of you, any light you can shine on this fossil would be so very much appreciated. -caroline
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