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Infographic: World’s third largest diamond discovered

The 1,098-carat diamond was unearthed in Botswana by the Debswana company

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A 1,098 carat diamond, discovered in Botswana and believed to be the third largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined.
A 1,098 carat diamond, discovered in Botswana and believed to be the third largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined.
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