Lucara Diamond Corp unearthed largest uncut diamond 1758 carat, weighs 352 gms
R Sinduja
News EditorImage Credit: Economics times
Lucara diamond corp unearthed the largest uncut diamond in recent history in its Karowe mine in Botswana. It is a 1758 carat diamond that is larger than a tennis ball & weighs close to 352 gms. The stone is 2nd in size only to the 3106 carat Cullinan diamond recovered in South Africa. The company's share rose up to 11.4% in 2 months & with its XRT diamond recovery technology it has recovered 12 diamonds of 300 carats.