Not a diamond; appears to be raw quartz crystal or broken glass with mineral inclusions.
Not a diamond; appears to be raw quartz crystal or broken glass with mineral inclusions. · Irregular raw fragment / unstructured
Uncut / Raw / Broken Cut
Carat
Not applicable as this is not a gemstone-quality diamond
Color
Colorless with dark mineral or dirt inclusions
Clarity
Included heavily (Not applicable on standard gem scale)
Shape
Irregular raw fragment / unstructured
Overall Assessment
This specimen is definitively not a diamond. It is an unrefined mineral fragment showing natural breakage and internal inclusions, lacking any gemological characteristics of diamond.
Cut Quality
Uncut / Raw / Broken
Brilliance
Poor due to lack of standard facet alignment and surface wear
Fire
Minimal to none
Scintillation
Poor, lacks facet-based sparkle
Proportions
Non-standard proportions due to raw/broken nature
Symmetry
Asymmetrical raw crystal fragment
Polish
Unpolished, rough fracture surfaces
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV testing
Inclusions
Large dark, opaque mineral inclusions or trapped matrix sediment
Blemishes
Fractures, surface chips, and rough edges
Origin
Natural geological mineral specimen (likely quartz or similar silicate)
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears completely untreated raw material
Estimated Value
Minimal to negligible monetary value as a gem
Certification Estimate
Not certifiable as a diamond by standard laboratories like GIA or IGI
Investment Potential
None as a gemstone or diamond investment
Similar Diamonds
None, as this is a mineral shard rather than a diamond
Setting Suggestions
Not suitable for standard jewelry settings without significant reshaping
Care & Maintenance
Store carefully to prevent chipping or injury from sharp edges
Interesting Facts
Displays prominent natural fracture patterns and included matrix pockets