inclusions

…with water may help, but not enough to see any inclusions and internal flaws. This is due to water’s RI (1.33) not being high enough. To…

…learn how these gems are graded. For larger sized garnets, color and clarity have the greatest importance. Inclusions, tiny internal crystals…

…dark gray metal particles called flux. They resemble natural inclusions. However, you can distinguish them with overhead lighting. If synthetic,…

…isometric like all garnets, almandines may show anomalous double refraction (ADR) due to strain. Inclusions Usually eye clean, faceted almandines…

…well as cabs. Some cabs may even show a “cat’s eye” effect, due to tubular inclusions within the stone. Although rubellites…

Varieties of Agate The color patterns in agates usually take the form of flat or concentric layers or bands. Mossy or dendritic inclusions can sometimes…

…a vitreous luster and some very small inclusions. With a microscope, you can see a fine fingerprint and some small, indistinguishable crystal…

…dyes. These treatments can improve the beauty of emeralds. Gemstone Photomicrography: Photographing Inclusions Explore the amazing world…

…nearby magma. Some of the smaller particles are destined to be inclusions in future gems. Heavily fractured, the lower surface of the crust…