Natural Raw Diamond (Industrial/Specimen Grade)
Natural Raw Diamond (Industrial/Specimen Grade) · Rough/Uncut
Uncut / None Cut
Carat
3.00 - 5.00 carats (estimated)
Color
J-L (Faint Brownish/Grayish Tint)
Clarity
I3 (Included - Opaque/Translucent)
Shape
Rough/Uncut
Overall Assessment
This is a natural uncut diamond specimen, likely suited for mineral collectors or 'Boho' style rough jewelry. It lacks the clarity and color for traditional gemstone faceting but holds interest for its natural crystallographic features.
Cut Quality
Uncut / None
Brilliance
Low (Surface reflections only)
Fire
None
Scintillation
Low (Visible only at surface growth planes)
Proportions
Asymmetrical Natural Crystal Rough
Symmetry
None (Natural Crystal Formation)
Polish
Raw/Unpolished
Fluorescence
Unknown (Requires UV testing)
Inclusions
Extensive internal twinning, fractures, and dark mineral spots
Blemishes
Natural growth lines (trigons), surface pitting, and mechanical abrasions
Origin
Likely African (e.g., Congo or Botswana)
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears untreated natural
Estimated Value
$150 - $450 (Specimen/Industrial value)
Certification Estimate
GIA (Rough Diamond Report) - Not Recommended due to quality
Investment Potential
Low (Specimen value only, not investment grade)
Similar Diamonds
Salt and Pepper diamonds, Industrial bort, Mineral specimens
Setting Suggestions
Prong-heavy organic setting or a custom-wrapped rough jewelry design
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners due to fractures
Interesting Facts
The surface displays distinctive step-like growth patterns characteristic of octahedral diamond crystals.