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Likely faceted colorless gemstone

Probable quartz (rock crystal), SiO₂; diamond or topaz cannot be excluded from the photograph

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Tiny transparent, colorless, faceted stone with bright vitreous-to-adamantine sparkle. Quartz hardness is 7, no obvious cleavage, and specific gravity 2.65; diamond is Mohs 10 and SG 3.52, while topaz is Mohs 8 and has perfect cleavage.

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At a glance

Common name: Likely faceted colorless gemstone
Scientific name: Probable quartz (rock crystal), SiO₂; diamond or topaz cannot be excluded from the photograph
Category: gemstone
Identified: September 4, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $1–$20 if ordinary quartz; $10–$100+ for attractive topaz. A confirmed natural diamond could range from roughly $100 to several thousand USD depending on weight and quality.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If quartz, it formed in silica-rich hydrothermal veins or cavities, commonly in relatively young igneous or metamorphic terrains. The photographed object is cut/polished, so its natural age and host rock cannot be determined.

Uses & applications

Used as a low-cost faceted gemstone or jewelry accent; quartz is also important in glass, electronics, and abrasives. A confirmed diamond or fine topaz would have substantially greater value.

Geological facts

Image-based identification is unreliable for a very small faceted stone: reflections can make quartz resemble diamond. A refractive-index and specific-gravity test, or professional gem testing, is needed.

Field identification & locations

The Islamabad–Rawalpindi region commonly yields quartz-bearing metamorphic and hydrothermal material, making quartz plausible; a loose diamond would be geologically unusual there. Test with a refractometer or gem lab—avoid scratch tests that may damage it.