inclusions

…Cut: Too thin, too thick, or uneven thickness Imperfections: Considerable matrix or other inclusions visible on the crown Commercial Colors:…

…look for frosted naturals, frosted feathers, faceted girdles with bearding, melted inclusions, or melted graining on the girdle. These inclusions…

Inclusions, some visible to the naked eye and others microscopic, are present in many gems. Some add great beauty and interest to a gemstone. However,…

…RI. Inclusions Often, inclusions offer a quick way to separate diamonds from lookalikes. The most common inclusions unique to diamonds are:…

…bands at 700 and 570 like those seen in spinel. Mauve and pale blue: similar spectrum to blue, but weaker. Inclusions Spinels are generally free…

…high-powered microscope, and a suspicious nature are likely to be a gemologist’s most useful tools. Multiphase inclusions (gas/liquid)…

…fine tubes; small black crystals and short rods; healed fissures; color zoning. For information on inclusions typically found in corundum,…

…inclusions will be clearly visible through these large facets, which act as windows into the stone. White diamonds will also show any color.…

…counterparts. Clarity Paraíba tourmalines are a Type III gem, which means they usually contain eye-visible inclusions. Thus, very…