Natural Diamond (Industrial Grade / Raw Bort or heavily included specimen)
Natural Diamond (Industrial Grade / Raw Bort or heavily included specimen) · Irregular / Rough Crystal Fragment
Not Applicable (Uncut rough crystal or extremely fragmented piece) Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.0 - 3.5 carats based on visual scale relative to finger
Color
Low color / heavily tinted (Light Yellow to Brown)
Clarity
I3 (Included 3) with extreme fracturing and inclusions
Shape
Irregular / Rough Crystal Fragment
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a low-grade natural diamond or highly fractured rough specimen rather than a finished gemstone. Its high degree of internal fracturing makes it structurally fragile and suitable mainly for industrial applications or as a raw mineral specimen rather than jewelry.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Uncut rough crystal or extremely fragmented piece)
Brilliance
Very poor due to heavy internal fracturing and opacity
Fire
Minimal to none due to lack of standard facet proportions and high inclusion density
Scintillation
Poor, light is trapped and scattered internally rather than reflected back
Proportions
Not Applicable for rough or heavily fractured specimens
Symmetry
Poor / Irregular natural crystal form
Polish
Raw, untreated crystal surfaces with visible surface fracturing
Fluorescence
Cannot be definitively determined without UV testing, likely inert or faint
Inclusions
Massive internal feathers, extensive cleavage planes, crystal inclusions, and heavy cloudiness
Blemishes
Severe surface reaching fractures, pitting, and natural rough skin
Origin
Natural rough diamond, likely from primary (kimberlite) or secondary (alluvial) deposits
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of modern fracture filling, though the specimen is heavily fractured naturally
Estimated Value
Nominal or low intrinsic value (primarily industrial use or mineral specimen value, roughly $20-$100)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be certified by major labs (GIA/AGS) for jewelry use; strictly commercial/industrial grading
Investment Potential
None; industrial or specimen grade with no appreciable resale investment value
Similar Diamonds
Low-grade industrial bort, crushing material, or heavily fractured natural rough specimens
Setting Suggestions
Not suitable for standard jewelry settings due to extreme fragility; if set, requires a secure bezel setting to protect from breaking
Care & Maintenance
Extreme caution required; do not use ultrasonic cleaners or steam as the severe internal fractures could cause the stone to shatter completely
Interesting Facts
The vast majority of mined diamonds globally are of industrial quality rather than gem quality, used for cutting, grinding, and drilling