Botswana diamonds: second huge stone unearthed in a month
by AFP in Gabarone from on (#5KZC6)
Lucara diamond firm shows off 1,174-carat diamond to Gaborone cabinet after find of 1,098-carat gemstone
An exceptionally large and white 1,174-carat diamond stone has been unearthed in Botswana, trumping another huge precious stone that was found in the African country in June.
The latest find, which fills the palm of a large hand, was also discovered in June, on the 12th. It was found by the Canadian Diamond firm Lucara and presented to the country's cabinet in Gaborone on Wednesday.
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