Natural Mineral Specimen (Quartz/Rock Crystal, often misidentified as diamond in rough forms, showing natural crystal faces and matrix inclusions)
Natural Mineral Specimen (Quartz/Rock Crystal, often misidentified as diamond in rough forms, showing natural crystal faces and matrix inclusions) · Rough / Untutored Crystalline Form
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal) Cut
Carat
Estimated 15-20 carats (based on rough specimen size)
Color
Colorless with matrix staining
Clarity
Included / Heavily Included (SI2-I3 equivalent)
Shape
Rough / Untutored Crystalline Form
Overall Assessment
This specimen is a natural rough mineral crystal rather than a diamond, exhibiting characteristic natural growth lines, matrix staining, and surface features typical of raw quartz or similar crystalline formations.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal)
Brilliance
Vitreous to sub-adamantine luster in polished areas, minimal in rough state
Fire
Low to moderate due to raw surface scattering
Scintillation
Limited due to lack of standard facet alignment
Proportions
Natural uncut proportions
Symmetry
Natural Crystalline Symmetry
Polish
Raw / Unpolished Surface
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Subsurface fractures, iron oxide staining, and feather-like natural inclusions
Blemishes
Natural surface etching, pitting, and rough matrix attachments
Origin
Natural terrestrial mineral deposit (likely pegmatite or hydrothermal vein origin)
Treatment Detection
No evidence of artificial enhancement or treatment
Estimated Value
Minimal commercial value as a gemstone ($20 - $50 as a mineral specimen)
Certification Estimate
Not typically certified by major diamond grading labs like GIA as a gemstone; verified by mineralogical testing
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; valued primarily for educational, aesthetic, or metaphysical purposes
Similar Diamonds
Comparable to other untreated rough quartz or mineral crystal specimens rather than polished gemstones
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped in sterling silver or displayed raw as a mineral specimen
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid harsh chemicals and sudden thermal shock
Interesting Facts
Many rough quartz crystals resemble diamond rough to the untrained eye, but can be easily distinguished by hardness testing and crystal system differences