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Miners Unearth 404-Carat Diamond In Africa

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- If diamonds are forever, than the one recently found in Africa is a big piece of eternity.

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A 404-carat diamond, about the length of a credit card, was discovered by miners in the nation of Angola.

Experts say the diamond is virtually flawless.

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The company that found the diamond says it's completely transparent and that makes it quite valuable and rather rare. It could be worth around $20 million.

The discovery is the 27th largest diamond ever.

 

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