Natural rough diamond
Natural rough diamond · Uncut octahedral or irregular rough crystal
Not applicable (uncut rough stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.5 to 2.5 carats
Color
Fancy light yellow-green or off-color yellowish tint
Clarity
Included (I1-I3 equivalent)
Shape
Uncut octahedral or irregular rough crystal
Overall Assessment
An interesting natural rough diamond crystal displaying characteristic unpolished surfaces and a yellowish-green tint, suitable as a mineral specimen or for raw-stone jewelry rather than high-end faceted investment pieces.
Cut Quality
Not applicable (uncut rough stone)
Brilliance
Poor in rough state; will depend heavily on future cutting and polishing
Fire
Limited in current rough state
Scintillation
None currently due to unpolished and frosted surface
Proportions
Natural rough proportions, requires cutting analysis
Symmetry
Natural crystalline symmetry, distorted octahedron
Polish
Unpolished natural crystal faces (trigons and etch channels possible)
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV testing
Inclusions
Heavy internal clouding, mineral crystals, and potential feathers
Blemishes
Natural surface pitting, rough skin, etch marks, and adhering matrix
Origin
Likely alluvial or primary kimberlitic deposit origin
Treatment Detection
No treatments detected; entirely natural rough state
Estimated Value
Nominal value as rough industrial or low-grade specimen stone ($50 - $200)
Certification Estimate
GIA rough report or standard gemological laboratory identification
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific quality; primarily of mineralogical interest
Similar Diamonds
Industrial grade rough diamond crystals, uncut mineral specimens
Setting Suggestions
Organic rustic raw diamond jewelry setting using bezel or wire-wrap in yellow gold
Care & Maintenance
Store separately to prevent scratching other items; clean gently with warm soapy water and soft brush
Interesting Facts
Rough diamonds straight from the earth often look deceptively like ordinary pebbles until examined under magnification