Natural Rough Diamond
Natural Rough Diamond · Rough Octahedron / Macle habit
Uncut (Rough) Cut
Carat
8.00 - 12.00 carats
Color
Near Colorless (G-I range estimate)
Clarity
Slightly Included (SI) to Included (I)
Shape
Rough Octahedron / Macle habit
Overall Assessment
A high-quality rough diamond specimen with significant potential for faceting into a large, high-value polished stone.
Cut Quality
Uncut (Rough)
Brilliance
Low (unpolished state)
Fire
Low (requires faceting for dispersion)
Scintillation
Minimal (restricted to surface reflection)
Proportions
Natural crude octahedron form
Symmetry
Asymmetrical (Natural Crystal)
Polish
Natural Texture (Trigons and growth lines)
Fluorescence
Unable to determine without UV light
Inclusions
Visible internal fractures (feathers) and possible dark crystals
Blemishes
Surface trigons, percussion marks, and natural skin textures
Origin
Likely Alluvial source (African or South American regions)
Treatment Detection
None apparent; natural untreated state
Estimated Value
$15,000 - $35,000 depending on internal yield and color
Certification Estimate
GIA Rough Diamond Inspection (Identity and Origin)
Investment Potential
High, contingent upon the potential yield of a high-grade polished stone
Similar Diamonds
Uncut gem-quality rough crystals of similar clarity and size
Setting Suggestions
Rough diamond specimen setting or custom organic tension mount
Care & Maintenance
Protect from hard impacts to prevent cleavage along natural planes
Interesting Facts
The surface features triangular 'trigons' which are classic indicators of natural diamond growth