Slabs. 
I'm not sure what these were made for, but they are rather nice, a bit like single crystal silicon boule slices except made of germanium instead.  I got them from a guy I bought a batch of germanium lenses from (see above): He thought I would appreciate them, and I do! 
Source: eBay seller 142pimp 
Contributor: eBay seller 142pimp 
Acquired: 16 November, 2003 
Price: Donated 
Size: 3" 
Purity: 99.9%
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