Natural (Rough Crystal / Mineral Specimen)
Natural (Rough Crystal / Mineral Specimen) · Rough / Uncut Octahedral/Irregular Fragment
Not Applicable (Rough Specimen) Cut
Carat
Estimated > 5 carats based on visual scale
Color
Near Colorless to Faint Yellow with inclusions
Clarity
I3 (Included, highly imperfect rough with heavy mineral inclusions and feathers)
Shape
Rough / Uncut Octahedral/Irregular Fragment
Overall Assessment
This is a raw, unpolished natural mineral specimen with significant structural inclusions and imperfections, valued more as a geological curiosity than a commercial gemstone
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Specimen)
Brilliance
Low due to heavy internal inclusions and lack of faceted geometry
Fire
Minimal due to opacity and unpolished facets
Scintillation
Poor, restricted by rough, unpolished surface and dense inclusions
Proportions
Uncut natural formation, non-standard proportions
Symmetry
Natural crystalline symmetry showing growth lines and irregular faces
Polish
Unpolished natural crystal surface with original rough skin and striations
Fluorescence
Cannot be definitively determined visually without UV testing, likely Faint to Medium Blue if natural rough
Inclusions
Heavy internal clouds, dark mineral spots (likely carbon or iron oxides), feathers, and surface-reaching fractures
Blemishes
Natural surface etchings, trigons (if visible closer), pits, and rough edges
Origin
Alluvial or primary kimberlite rough deposit (exact origin unknown without spectroscopy)
Treatment Detection
No signs of artificial treatments; appears entirely natural and untampered
Estimated Value
Nominal value as a raw mineral specimen, very low gem value due to heavy inclusion profile
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be certified by major labs like GIA as a gem-quality diamond; evaluated primarily as a mineral specimen
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for resale; collectible value only for mineral enthusiasts
Similar Diamonds
Other low-grade industrial or specimen-grade rough diamonds with heavy inclusions
Setting Suggestions
Best preserved as a raw mineral specimen in a custom wire-wrap or organic claw setting if worn as jewelry
Care & Maintenance
Handle with care to prevent chipping along natural cleavage planes; clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush
Interesting Facts
Rough diamonds often display natural growth features like triangular etch marks called trigons on their crystal faces