该钻石重170克拉。克拉是贵重矿石的重量单位。一克拉等于200毫克。该钻石据说是300年来最大的宝石之一。
这个宝石有个专用名即所谓的”Lulo Rose.”矿主Lucapa Diamond Company称在他们的网站上有明细。
该公司负责人Stephan Wetherall告诉美联社”只有千分之一的钻石是粉色，而又发现巨大的粉钻就是稀罕”。Wetherall也说他不知道人们能出多少价，但他期待价格很高。
A large and very rare pink diamond has been found in the African country of Angola.
The pink diamond weighs 170 carats. A carat is a weight measurement used only with some valuable minerals. It is equal to 200 milligrams. The diamond is said to be one of the largest gemstones found in 300 years.
The gem even has a name. It is called “Lulo Rose.” The mine owner, Lucapa Diamond Company, said on their website that it was found in the Lulo alluvial diamond mine. Alluvial mines are near or in riverbeds.
The chief of Lucapa, Stephan Wetherall, told the Associated Press, “Only one in 10,000 diamonds is colored pink. So, you’re certainly looking at a very rare article when you find a very large pink diamond.”
Wetherall also said that he does not know how much someone will pay for this diamond because of its color, but the value is expected to be very high.
