inclusions

…stone. However, avoid large inclusions or fractures, as these can still make the stone more breakable. In addition, eye-visible inclusions…

…spectrum and are often confused with the latter. Identifying Characteristics All beryl varieties may have inclusions. Emerald, however,…

…appearance. These inclusions have long been considered diagnostic for identifying demantoids. However, a 2018 study found horsetail inclusions…

…feature them. These inclusions may also cause a cat’s eye effect in some stones. Horsetails have long been considered diagnostic for…

…favorite among collectors. That’s because sunstone contains small inclusions of iron minerals, and Oregon sunstone contains inclusions…

…trapiche gems, with their “spokes” or “arms” of inclusions between gemmy mineral growth. Since the geological…

…variety of angles. As the light enters the stone from different directions you will see inclusions in higher relief than before. Occasionally…

…rock! How Do Emeralds Form Inclusions? Emeralds are notorious for having poor clarity. In fact, some dealers use the poetic name jardin, French…

…mineral inclusions,) stubby needle like inclusions. May be banded or have closely oriented inclusions that cause sheen. Moldavite gas bubbles,…