Natural rough crystal
Natural rough crystal · Uncut raw octahedral crystal fragment
Not applicable (Rough uncut stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 8-12 carats based on visual scale
Color
Light brown/champagne tint, approximately K-M on the D-Z scale
Clarity
Included / I1-I2 due to internal fractures and dark mineral inclusions
Shape
Uncut raw octahedral crystal fragment
Overall Assessment
An interesting raw diamond specimen showing natural crystal texture and inclusions, best suited for collection or custom organic jewelry rather than standard investment grading
Cut Quality
Not applicable (Rough uncut stone)
Brilliance
Low due to lack of facets and opaque internal structures
Fire
Minimal dispersion visible in the rough state
Scintillation
Absent prior to cutting and faceting
Proportions
Natural crystal habit, untended proportions
Symmetry
Natural asymmetrical rough formation
Polish
Unpolished natural crystal faces and fracture planes
Fluorescence
Indeterminate from visual assessment alone
Inclusions
Prominent dark mineral inclusions, internal feather fractures, and graining lines
Blemishes
Natural surface etching, rough skin, and irregular growth marks
Origin
Likely alluvial or primary kimberlite deposit origin
Treatment Detection
No signs of artificial treatment; completely natural state
Estimated Value
Nominal value as a mineral specimen; significantly lower than cut gemstones
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI rough stone evaluation report
Investment Potential
Low investment value for jewelry, primarily of interest to mineral collectors
Similar Diamonds
Other industrial or specimen-grade raw diamond crystals
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped raw crystal pendant or bespoke organic bezel setting
Care & Maintenance
Store carefully to avoid impact along natural cleavage planes
Interesting Facts
Displays natural growth lines and trigons typical of rough diamond formation over billions of years