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Lechleitner synthetic Emerald125 views
VVS1130 viewsVVS1 inclusions are very difficult to see using 10 times magnification therefore, we use a picture taken at 63 times magnification. Even a diamond grader will struggle to find a vvs1 inclusion with a magnifying glass.
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Classic three-phase inclusion of a Colombian emerald167 viewsDue to the conditions under which they form, most emeralds contain numerous fractures and openings. This photo shows the classic three-phase inclusion of a Colombian emerald, consisting of a negative crystal filled with a gas bubble, a halite crystal and a brine solution. If cutting exposes this inclusion to the surface, it will fill with air, producing reflection. Such inclusions are typically filled with oil or resin to reduce the amount of reflection. (Photo: R.W. Hughes)
