inclusions

…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,…

…index (RI) and color saturation. For a good example, take a dark amethyst. Back lighting just can’t reveal some inclusions because the…

…permission. Identifying Characteristics Inclusions Inclusions are interesting features of this gemstone. Beryl, and aquamarine in particular,…

…Poorly cut and polished stones may appear dull. As Type II clarity grade gems, andalusites usually contain inclusions. However, a large, eye-clean,…

…to the naked eye. Nevertheless, most peridots do contain inclusions visible under magnification, including their distinctive “lily…

…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…

…State, Indo-Burma Range, Burma) 1” by James St. John. Licensed under CC By 2.0. Clarity Although ideally eye clean, jade usually has…