Rough Quartz Crystal / Mineral Specimen (Not a Diamond)
Rough Quartz Crystal / Mineral Specimen (Not a Diamond) · Rough Crystal / Uncut Specimen
Not Applicable (Uncut rough stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated > 50 carats (based on scale and visual mass)
Color
Colorless / Clear with internal reflections
Clarity
Included / Heavily Included (Visible internal fractures, veils, and growth features)
Shape
Rough Crystal / Uncut Specimen
Overall Assessment
The specimen displayed is a raw, uncut mineral crystal (likely quartz or similar silicate) characterized by prominent natural internal fractures and striations, clearly distinguishable from a polished diamond
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Uncut rough stone)
Brilliance
Low to moderate due to raw, uncut state and internal fractures
Fire
Minimal to none in current rough state
Scintillation
Limited, showing flashes only across natural cleavage planes
Proportions
Natural rough proportions, asymmetrical due to natural formation
Symmetry
Natural crystal growth symmetry
Polish
Raw / Unpolished crystal faces
Fluorescence
Undetermined / Not tested
Inclusions
Prominent internal feather fractures, liquid inclusions, and veils
Blemishes
Natural crystal surface etching, striations, and irregular growth marks
Origin
Natural terrestrial mineral formation
Treatment Detection
No signs of modern enhancement or treatment observed
Estimated Value
Low commercial value as a mineral specimen (typical for rough quartz/glass)
Certification Estimate
Gemological laboratories would issue a mineral identification report rather than a diamond grading report (e.g., GIA Identification Report for Quartz)
Investment Potential
Minimal, valued primarily as a decorative mineral specimen rather than an investment asset
Similar Diamonds
None, as this is visually identified as quartz or raw crystalline material rather than diamond
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped pendant, raw specimen display, or lapidary carving material
Care & Maintenance
Store carefully to avoid damage along natural cleavage planes and fracture lines; clean gently with mild soap and water
Interesting Facts
Raw quartz and rough mineral specimens often display fascinating internal structures like veils and feather fractures that tell the geological history of their formation