Natural rough quartz crystal (frequently mistaken for rough diamond in casual identification)
Natural rough quartz crystal (frequently mistaken for rough diamond in casual identification) · Rough uncut crystal / Natural prismatic habit with irregular termination
Not applicable (rough uncut crystal) Cut
Carat
Estimated approximately 4.5 to 6 carats equivalent weight
Color
Near colorless to very faint grayish tint
Clarity
Included (I1/I2 equivalent due to prominent internal inclusions and feathers)
Shape
Rough uncut crystal / Natural prismatic habit with irregular termination
Overall Assessment
This is a natural quartz crystal rather than a diamond, exhibiting characteristic prismatic striations and internal inclusions typical of raw quartz specimens.
Cut Quality
Not applicable (rough uncut crystal)
Brilliance
Low to moderate due to raw surface texture and internal fractures
Fire
Minimal dispersion visible through raw faces
Scintillation
Poor, lacking faceted light return
Proportions
Elongated prismatic crystal habit, unproportioned raw material
Symmetry
Natural asymmetric crystal growth formations
Polish
Raw, unpolished natural crystal faces with growth striations
Fluorescence
Indeterminate from visual assessment alone, likely none to faint
Inclusions
Prominent internal feather fractures, phantom inclusions, and dark mineral particulate inclusions visible internally
Blemishes
Surface growth lines, minor natural etching, and irregular breakage planes
Origin
Natural terrestrial pegmatite or hydrothermal vein deposit
Treatment Detection
No evidence of artificial treatments detected; appears entirely natural
Estimated Value
Nominal decorative or mineral specimen value (less than $20 USD)
Certification Estimate
Gemological laboratories would issue a gemstone identification report (identifying as quartz rather than diamond)
Investment Potential
None; specimen value only
Similar Diamonds
None, as this specimen is quartz and not diamond
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped raw mineral pendant or kept as an educational mineral specimen
Care & Maintenance
Standard mineral care; avoid harsh impacts due to internal feather fractures which make the crystal fragile
Interesting Facts
Quartz is often misidentified as rough diamond by novices due to its vitreous luster and transparent crystal habit, though quartz crystallizes in the trigonal system with a hardness of 7 compared to diamond's cubic system and hardness of 10