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Detailed explanation-1: -It is the third-largest diamond in world, behind 3, 106 carat Cullinan stone recovered in South Africa. Gaborone: A 1, 098-carat diamond believed to be the third-largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined has been discovered in Botswana, according to a joint venture between Anglo American’s De Beers and the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World’s Third Largest Diamond is said to be found in Botswana as claimed by many media reports. This diamond is a little short of the second largest diamond that measures 1109 carats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diamond industry worldwide Russia and the Botswana hold the world’s largest diamond reserves, totaling 1.1 billion carats and 300 million carats, respectively, as of 2021. Based on production volume, Russia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3, 106 carats (621.20 g), discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 January 1905. It was named after Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the mine.

Detailed explanation-5: -A rare pink diamond of 170 carats discovered in Angola recently is being feted as the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. Called the “Lulo Rose”, it was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine in Angola’s Lula Norte region, the mine’s owner, the Lucapa Diamond Company, announced on Wednesday on its website.