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Unique diamond found in South Africa

30 September 2009 [15:12] - TODAY.AZ
A diamond the size of a chicken egg has been found at the Cullinan mine northeast of Pretoria, Petra Diamonds Ltd. said, APA reports quoting the Associated Press, AP reported.
The diamond may be among the world’s 20 highest-quality gems. The experts give 20 million dollars of value for the stone, which weighs 507.77 carats, which is just over 100 grams or about 3.6 ounces.

The same mine produced the largest diamond ever found, the Cullinan, at 3,106 carats in the rough. That finished stone is set in Britain’s Imperial Scepter as part of the Crown Jewels. 
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