5 hours agoThe Greatest Diamond Discovered in North America
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(7 years ago)The largest diamond ever discovered in North America is discovered in a mine in Canada near the Arctic Circle, according to the media. This yellow diamond 522 carat was discovered in the “Diavik Diamond” mine, located north of Canada about 217 km south of the Arctic Circle, the newspaper “Toronto Star” reported, citing sources from the company [...]
This yellow diamond 522 carat was discovered in the “Dialik Diamond” mine, located north of Canada about 217 km south of the Arctic Circle, the newspaper “Toronto Star” reported, citing sources from the company that exploits this mine, “Domino Diamond Mines”
“A diamond of this size is totally unexpected in this part of the world and marks a historic moment for diamond mines in North America”, the company told “Mining. com”.
This precious stone is thought to be one of the 30 largest ever discovered.
The company said the egg-shaped jewel would not be sold in its gross form, rather “Domino” will seek partners to clean and cut stone.
South Africa holds the title for the largest diamond ever discovered, Cullinan diamond, which is 3 106 Karate, discovered in 1905.
