507-carat white diamond unearthed from South African mine

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05-Oct-2009

It is reported that the mining group Petra Diamonds has discovered a 507.55-carat white diamond at South Africas famed Culinan mine, one of the largest high-quality rough diamonds ever discovered. According to Johan Dippenaar, CEO, Petra Diamonds, the diamond weighs just over 100 grams and is believed to be a rare type II diamond with exceptional colour and clarity. The precious stone was found alongside three other special white gems of similar colour and clarity, a large diamond of 168 carats and two other stones 58.5 and 53.3 carats. The gem is valued at upwards of USD $ 20 million.

 

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