Not a diamond; appears to be raw quartz, glass, or mineral fragment with inclusions.
Not a diamond; appears to be raw quartz, glass, or mineral fragment with inclusions. · Uncut raw mineral fragment / Irregular slice
Poor / Uncut raw rough Cut
Carat
Cannot be reliably determined visually from this flat fragment, estimated above 5ct raw weight.
Color
Near-colorless to white with heavy dark mineral/dirt inclusions
Clarity
I3 / Heavily Included (not applicable to gemstones without standard cutting)
Shape
Uncut raw mineral fragment / Irregular slice
Overall Assessment
This item is not a diamond. It is an unrefined, raw mineral fragment (likely quartz or glass) containing numerous dark inclusions and surface imperfections, possessing no gemological value as a diamond.
Cut Quality
Poor / Uncut raw rough
Brilliance
Minimal to none due to lack of standard facet angles and surface texture
Fire
Absent
Scintillation
None
Proportions
Non-standard, irregular flat fragment proportions
Symmetry
Irregular raw specimen with no standard symmetry
Polish
Rough/Unpolished surface texture
Fluorescence
Cannot be determined without UV testing
Inclusions
Dense clusters of dark pinpoints, carbon-like spots, and internal fractures
Blemishes
Surface scratches, pitting, and adhering matrix or dirt
Origin
Natural geological mineral specimen (location unknown)
Treatment Detection
No treatments detected; appears completely natural and unenhanced
Estimated Value
Minimal/Nominal specimen or scrap value (essentially zero as a gemstone)
Certification Estimate
Not eligible for certification by major gemological labs (GIA, AGS, IGI) as a gemstone
Investment Potential
None as an investment; educational or mineral collection value only
Similar Diamonds
None (this is not a diamond)
Setting Suggestions
Not suitable for standard jewelry settings unless wire-wrapped as a raw specimen piece
Care & Maintenance
Wash gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush to remove surface dirt
Interesting Facts
Raw mineral fragments often get mistaken for rough diamonds by untrained observers due to transparency and crystal-like appearance.