Record-Setting Diamond Unearthed in Botswana

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Botswana’s mineral’s minister is pleased with the discovery of a 1,098 carat diamond after Covid took a toll on the gem industry in the country. The palm-sized diamond is believed to be the third largest gem-quality stone to ever be mined. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC

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Record-Setting Diamond Unearthed in Botswana

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