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first water
Gems, particularly diamonds, of the highest value, irrespective of size. In diamonds, the term applies to stones that are flawless, without color or almost bluish white. A slight amount of color detracts from the value, and the stones are said to be off color.
- Kalbos dalis: noun
- Pramonės šaka / sritis: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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