Probable Quartz Crystal (Non-Diamond)
Probable Quartz Crystal (Non-Diamond) · Rough / Uncut (Irregular)
None (Rough stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 5.0 - 10.0 carats based on size relative to carpet fibers
Color
Faint Pinkish-White (Translucent)
Clarity
I3 (Included / Opaque)
Shape
Rough / Uncut (Irregular)
Overall Assessment
The specimen appears to be a common quartz crystal or a piece of glass/decorative rock rather than a diamond. Its lack of adamantine luster and its fractured internal structure suggests a low-value mineral.
Cut Quality
None (Rough stone)
Brilliance
Poor / Dull
Fire
None visible
Scintillation
Low to none
Proportions
Not applicable to uncut stones
Symmetry
Poor (Asymmetrical rough)
Polish
None (Natural surface texture)
Fluorescence
Indeterminable from photo
Inclusions
Heavy internal fracturing and cloudiness visible
Blemishes
Rough, uneven surface with visible chips and natural pitting
Origin
Likely a decorative landscape stone or common mineral specimen
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears to be a natural raw mineral
Estimated Value
Minimal ($1 - $5 USD)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be graded by GIA as a diamond; may be identified as quartz by GIA or IGI
Investment Potential
None
Similar Diamonds
None (most similar to Rose Quartz or Clear Quartz)
Setting Suggestions
Wire wrapping or decorative glass container
Care & Maintenance
Standard cleaning with warm soapy water
Interesting Facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and is often mistaken for rough diamond by the untrained eye.