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HOK-DIA-TERM-248 · Cutting and anatomy
Natural
A remnant of the original rough crystal surface intentionally left on a polished stone, often at or near the girdle.
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- natural on the girdle
- Discouraged
- natural diamond when referring to the surface feature
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- The word natural is highly context-dependent and must not be read as an origin category without context.
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