Not a diamond; appears to be quartz crystal, glass, or an industrial slag/resin piece with heavy inclusions and fractures.
Not a diamond; appears to be quartz crystal, glass, or an industrial slag/resin piece with heavy inclusions and fractures. · Irregular / Raw fragment
Poor / Raw or heavily fractured material Cut
Carat
Estimated at approximately 15-20 carats based on visual size
Color
Colorless with brownish-orange matrix/surface staining
Clarity
I3 (Heavy inclusions, internal fractures, and opaque spots)
Shape
Irregular / Raw fragment
Overall Assessment
This specimen is definitively not a diamond. It exhibits characteristics of a heavily fractured quartz crystal, glass, or mineral raw piece with significant internal flaws and staining.
Cut Quality
Poor / Raw or heavily fractured material
Brilliance
Very low due to internal opacity and fractures
Fire
Minimal to none, localized rainbow dispersion in fractured areas
Scintillation
Poor due to lack of standard facets and internal blockages
Proportions
Non-standard raw or fractured geometry
Symmetry
Poor / Asymmetrical
Polish
Poor / Rough or fractured surface
Fluorescence
Indeterminate from visual assessment
Inclusions
Massive internal fracturing, feather inclusions, brownish mineral staining
Blemishes
Surface chips, rough patches, and cleavage planes
Origin
Unknown natural mineral rough
Treatment Detection
Possible surface coating or natural mineral staining, inconclusive without lab testing
Estimated Value
Minimal (decorative mineral specimen or low-value rough stone, under $20)
Certification Estimate
Not eligible for standard diamond grading laboratories (GIA/IGI); would likely be evaluated by a gemological institute as quartz or mineral specimen.
Investment Potential
None as an investment gemstone
Similar Diamonds
None, as this is not a diamond
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped pendant or rustic bezel setting if used as a mineral specimen jewelry piece
Care & Maintenance
Handle with care as heavy internal fractures make the material fragile; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals.
Interesting Facts
Displays notable interference colors in internal fracture planes (often mistaken for fire), but lacks true diamond optical properties.