Rough Crystal / Raw Mineral (Likely Quartz, Calcite, or Feldspar Matrix rather than Gem-quality Diamond)
Rough Crystal / Raw Mineral (Likely Quartz, Calcite, or Feldspar Matrix rather than Gem-quality Diamond) · Rough/Uncut Crystalline Form
Not Applicable (Uncut) Cut
Carat
Not Applicable (Rough Specimen Matrix)
Color
Colorless to White / Milky
Clarity
Included / Heavily Fractured (Raw Mineral)
Shape
Rough/Uncut Crystalline Form
Overall Assessment
The image depicts a rough, uncut mineral crystal (likely quartz or feldspar matrix) rather than a cut and polished diamond. Further testing (hardness test, specific gravity) is needed for precise mineral identification.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Uncut)
Brilliance
Low (due to rough, unpolished state)
Fire
Minimal (not faceted)
Scintillation
None
Proportions
Natural formation, no standard proportions
Symmetry
Natural Crystalline Symmetry
Polish
Unpolished Rough Surface
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV Testing
Inclusions
Heavy internal fracturing, crystal inclusions, and matrix embedding
Blemishes
Rough natural surface textures, pitting, and adhering host rock
Origin
Natural geological matrix, likely pegmatite or metamorphic host rock
Treatment Detection
None (Untreated raw state)
Estimated Value
Nominal mineral specimen value ($10 - $50 depending on exact host rock)
Certification Estimate
N/A for raw mineral specimens of this type
Investment Potential
Decorative / Educational specimen value only
Similar Diamonds
None (not a diamond)
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped rough mineral specimen display
Care & Maintenance
Store in a dry environment, avoid harsh impacts that could cause cleavage/fracture
Interesting Facts
Shows natural crystal habit embedded within a host rock matrix, common in pegmatitic or hydrothermal environments