Not a diamond (appears to be a rough green crystal, possibly glass or green quartz/tourmaline)
Not a diamond (appears to be a rough green crystal, possibly glass or green quartz/tourmaline) · Rough crystal / Uncut
Not Applicable (Rough Specimen) Cut
Carat
Estimated 5.0 - 8.0 carats (based on visual scale)
Color
Fancy Vivid Green
Clarity
Included / Heavily Included
Shape
Rough crystal / Uncut
Overall Assessment
This is a raw green crystalline or glassy specimen held in the fingers, definitely not a gemstone-quality diamond. Further destructive or advanced gemological testing (such as refractive index or spectroscopy) is needed for definitive identification.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Specimen)
Brilliance
Low due to lack of faceting and rough surface
Fire
Minimal to none in current state
Scintillation
Absent
Proportions
Not Applicable for uncut material
Symmetry
Natural Irregular Symmetry
Polish
Unpolished Rough Surface
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV testing
Inclusions
Internal fractures, gas bubbles (if glass), or natural mineral inclusions
Blemishes
Surface striations, pits, and rough texture
Origin
Natural mineral rough or manufactured glass
Treatment Detection
Possible coloring agents or irradiation if natural, but likely colored glass or synthetic material
Estimated Value
Nominal value (decorative mineral specimen or industrial glass)
Certification Estimate
Not applicable for diamond grading labs; could be analyzed by GIA as colored stone or mineral specimen
Investment Potential
None as an investment
Similar Diamonds
None (this specimen is not a diamond)
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped or bezel setting if used as a raw mineral specimen jewelry piece
Care & Maintenance
Store separately to avoid scratching softer materials; clean gently with warm soapy water
Interesting Facts
Natural green diamonds are extremely rare and colored by natural radiation, but this specimen does not exhibit diamond crystal habit