Natural Rough Diamond
Natural Rough Diamond · Rough/Uncut (Maccle or Fragmentary)
N/A (Rough/Uncut State) Cut
Carat
8.00 - 12.00 carats (estimated based on finger scale)
Color
I - J Range (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Eye-clean areas with visible internal fractures)
Shape
Rough/Uncut (Maccle or Fragmentary)
Overall Assessment
A high-quality piece of gem-grade rough with significant potential for yielding a large polished stone.
Cut Quality
N/A (Rough/Uncut State)
Brilliance
Low (typical of rough diamonds due to lack of facets)
Fire
None visible in current rough state
Scintillation
Minimal across irregular natural surfaces
Proportions
Elongated fragment with irregular faces
Symmetry
N/A (Natural crystal formation)
Polish
N/A (Natural surface skin)
Fluorescence
Unable to determine without UV light
Inclusions
Feathers, internal cleavages, and potential carbon pinpoints
Blemishes
Surface trigons, percussion marks, and natural skin textures
Origin
Likely Alluvial origin (Africa)
Treatment Detection
None apparent; looks natural and untreated
Estimated Value
$15,000 - $25,000 (pre-cutting trade value)
Certification Estimate
GIA Rough Diamond Report
Investment Potential
High, depending on yield of GIA-graded polished stone
Similar Diamonds
Uncut gem-quality rough crystals of similar clarity
Setting Suggestions
Custom rough diamond 'claw' setting or 'organic' bezel
Care & Maintenance
Avoid high impact; rough stones can have internal tension
Interesting Facts
The surface displays natural growth features unique to crystalline carbon