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Adam May

Miners stumble on largest pink diamond found in 300 years worth 'tens of millions'

Miners have stumbled upon the largest pink diamond found in 300 years, and it could sell for tens of millions.

The awestruck miners unearthed the 170 carat diamond during excavations at the Lulo mine in Angola, an Australian-operated site in the southern region of Central Africa.

The raw stone may diminish in size once it's cut and polished - the process can sometimes reduce the size by 50 per cent - but the "Luso Rose" has still caught the attention of many due to its spectacular and unique colour.

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