Inclusions in Gemstones.

Authors :: Shigley, James E.
Palke, Aaron C.
Koivula, John I.
Renfro, Nathan D.
Source :: Gems & Gemology. Summer2022, Vol. 58 Issue 2, p234-242. 9p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: The article offers information about gem inclusions as mineral crystals or cavities filled with fluid and/or gas that occur in a host gemstone. It mentions that inclusions are important for determining the natural, synthetic, or treated character of a gem, and for establishing the likely geographic origin of a valuable colored stone.