Largest diamond was found which is as large as an orange


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September 14th, 2010 admin Posted in Cool pictures | No Comments »

A photograph dated 26 September 2009 shows Petra Diamonds chief executive Johan Dippenaar holding a white diamond weighing 507.55 carats (101.5 grams) which was excavated at the historic Cullinan mine, some 50km east of Pretoria, South Africa, on 24 September 2009. Initial indications show that the diamond is of exceptional colour and clarity, which suggest extraordinary potential for its polished yield, and is among the 20 largest high quality rough diamonds ever found. EPA/PETRA DIAMONDS/HO +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ 

5 large gemstones were discovered in South Africa and they weigh up to 507 carats.

Largest diamond found as large as an orange in South Africa (1)  A photograph dated 26 September 2009 shows a white diamond weighing 507.55 carats (101.5 grams) which was excavated at the historic Cullinan mine, some 50km east of Pretoria, South Africa, on 24 September 2009. Initial indications show that the diamond is of exceptional colour and clarity, which suggest extraordinary potential for its polished yield, and is among the 20 largest high quality rough diamonds ever found. EPA/PETRA DIAMONDS/HO +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++

All of these gemstones were found in a mine in Cape Town, South Africa. The largest gemstone is a 136-carat clean white octahedral one which is like an orange. As well as there are other 4 diamonds, weighing 58 carats, 69.26 carats, 82 carats and 104 carats respectively, according to James Duncan, Petra Diamonds company’s spokesperson.A photograph dated 26 September 2009 and made available on 29 September 2009 shows a white diamond weighing 507.55 carats (101.5 grams) which was excavated at the historic Cullinan mine, some 50km east of Pretoria, South Africa, on 24 September 2009. Initial indications show that the diamond is of exceptional colour and clarity, which suggest extraordinary potential for its polished yield, and is among the 20 largest high quality rough diamonds ever found. The diamonds are surrounded by the leaves of an indigenous South African aloe plant. EPA/PETRA DIAMONDS/HO PROTECTIVE REPEAT WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE LEAVES SURROUNDING THE DIAMONDS +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++


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