Rough Crystal (Likely Quartz or Diamond simulant based on appearance, non-gem grade visual profile)
Rough Crystal (Likely Quartz or Diamond simulant based on appearance, non-gem grade visual profile) · Uncut Rough Crystal / Irregular Fragment
Not Applicable (Rough, uncut stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 8-12 carats (rough equivalent)
Color
Near-Colorless with minor surface staining
Clarity
I3 (Heavy inclusions and internal fracturing)
Shape
Uncut Rough Crystal / Irregular Fragment
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a raw, unrefined mineral specimen with significant internal inclusions and fractures rather than a high-quality gem diamond.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough, uncut stone)
Brilliance
Poor due to lack of standard facet geometry and internal fracturing
Fire
Minimal dispersion observed due to rough surfaces
Scintillation
Absent due to lack of faceting
Proportions
N/A - Uncut rough specimen
Symmetry
Natural Irregular Symmetry
Polish
Raw/Unpolished Surface
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Extensive internal feather fractures and dark mineral inclusion clusters
Blemishes
Natural surface etching and rough growth marks
Origin
Natural rough mineral specimen
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears completely untreated and raw
Estimated Value
Minimal ornamental or mineral specimen value (less than $50)
Certification Estimate
Non-certifiable as gem-grade diamond; would not pass standard grading laboratories like GIA or AGS for diamonds.
Investment Potential
None; strictly a geological specimen
Similar Diamonds
None; comparable to low-grade industrial diamond rough or quartz crystal fragments
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrap or organic bezel setting if used as a mineral specimen jewelry piece
Care & Maintenance
Handle with care to avoid shattering along internal fracture planes
Interesting Facts
Displays natural growth patterns and mineral stains trapped inside internal cleavage planes