One-of-a-kind inclusion.
Showing posts with label Gem Inclusions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gem Inclusions. Show all posts
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Fishbone Inclusion In A Burmese Peridot From Mogok
One-of-a-kind inclusion. Inclusion collectors should take note.
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Hematite Crystals In Diamond
This rare inclusion offers a glimpse into the long and unique journey each diamond takes to the earth's surface.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Hillocks On Beryl
Take a look at a well-formed gem-quality aquamarine crystal with unique hexagonal growth hillocks. Many thanks to GIA gemologists.
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Monday, May 30, 2022
Rare Blue Apatite Inclusion In Smoky Quartz
Take a look at an hexagonal apatite inclusion with interference colors in smoky quartz.
Spessartine Garnet In Aquamarine
This is one of the most beautiful inclusions in an aquamarine and the gem was faceted to display the inclusion rather than to conceal or remove it.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Vietnamese Skyline
Take a look at an unusual inclusion in a red spinel from Vietnam. The iridescent needle-like inclusions are stunningly beautiful.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
YAG With Flux-Filled Fingerprints
Fluz-filled fractures displaying geometric shapes and iridescent colors are simply beautiful.
Sunday, March 06, 2022
Floating Flower Inclusions In Aventurine Quartz Bangle
Take a look. Gem identification is always challenging. If doubtful always consult a reputed gem testing laboratory like the GIA.
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Saturday, March 05, 2022
Biogenic Carbon In Pink Corundum
Take a look at the biogenic carbon in pink corundum in the form of graphite from southern west Greenland. Inclusion collectors should take note.
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Thursday, March 03, 2022
Chondrodite In Red Spinel From Mogok, Myanmar
The combination of spinel and chrondrodite has rarely been documented in gems. It is an indicator of Burmese origin in gem quality red spinel. Inclusion collectors should take note.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Apatite In Blue Sapphire
Each time you peer into a gemstone, you get a glimpse of the universe held within. Take a look at the blue sapphire
Monday, December 20, 2021
Hematite Rose Inclusion In Aquamarine
The hematite inclusions in this aquamarine seem to resemble a rose blossom composed of mathematical fractal.
Parisite Crystals In A Colombian Emerald
These rare parisite mineral inclusions have been found only in emeralds from the Muzo (Colombia) mine. Take a look.
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Tourmaline In Paraíba Tourmaline
Here is an interesting example of a gem tourmaline that contains a tourmaline inclusion.
Fluid Inclusions In Chinese Ruby
Nature has no rules.
Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2021-fluid-inclusions-chinese-ruby
Friday, December 17, 2021
Willemite In Topaz
The willemite crystals and other inclusions in this topaz from Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria is simply spectacular.
Fibers And Rods In Euclase
Here is a well-formed rare Euclase crystal with unusual color and spectacular inclusions. This crystal specimen should be kept intact to be enjoyed as a mineral specimen.
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Identifying Gemstone Inclusions At First Sight
E. Billie Hughes was spot on. When you sit in front of the microscope to view the known unknown and unknown unknown gem inclusions the challenges are immense. Reference resources and analytical gem instruments can be useful, if you are properly trained. Intellectual curiosity is also an added virtue. At the end of the day it's deliberate practice that makes you near-perfect. The micro world is truly a fascinating adventure for gemologist with limitless patience.
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