Rough natural diamond specimen
Rough natural diamond specimen · Uncut octahedral or irregular crystal form
Not applicable as this is an uncut rough crystal Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.50 to 3.50 carats based on visual proportion
Color
Estimated near-colorless to light yellow (G-J range)
Clarity
Estimated included (I1-I2) due to visible internal clouds and fractures
Shape
Uncut octahedral or irregular crystal form
Overall Assessment
An interesting and sizable rough diamond specimen displaying natural crystal characteristics and raw beauty prior to cutting.
Cut Quality
Not applicable as this is an uncut rough crystal
Brilliance
Low brilliance due to lack of faceting and rough crystal surface
Fire
Minimal dispersion observed through raw crystal faces
Scintillation
Absent due to uncut, unpolished state
Proportions
Natural crystal habit with irregular geometry
Symmetry
Natural crystal symmetry showing octahedral growth features
Polish
Natural unpolished crystal faces (trigons potentially present)
Fluorescence
Unable to determine without UV testing; likely medium blue if inert natural rough
Inclusions
Internal crystal inclusions, clouds, and feather fractures visible
Blemishes
Natural surface pitting, rough skin, and possible indentations
Origin
Likely alluvial or primary pipe deposit from African or Canadian origin
Treatment Detection
No signs of treatment; appears entirely untreated natural rough
Estimated Value
Varies by specific weight and purity, roughly $1,500 - $3,000 USD
Certification Estimate
GIA or IDEX gemological certificate for rough evaluation
Investment Potential
Moderate, highly dependent on whether it is cut or kept as a mineral specimen
Similar Diamonds
Uncut octahedral diamond crystals of similar size and clarity
Setting Suggestions
Raw mineral display mount, organic bezel setting, or custom fine jewelry cage
Care & Maintenance
Store separately to prevent scratching other gemstones; clean gently with warm soapy water
Interesting Facts
Rough diamonds retain the geological memory of their journey from the Earth's mantle