Inclusion & Clarity Atlas

Identify common inclusions and understand their impact on beauty, durability, and identity.

Gemstone inclusions under magnification

Inclusion and clarity atlas

Inclusion & Clarity Atlas

Explore common internal features, what they look like, and what they might indicate about a gem.

Important Clarity Context

Colored stones are typically evaluated eye-clean, not under 10x magnification like diamonds. Inclusions like jardin in emerald are expected, and synthetic stones have inclusions too.

Inclusion Glossary

Browse crystals, silk, healed fissures (fingerprints), feathers, cavities, growth zoning, multiphase inclusions, clouds, and cleavage. Each entry covers appearance, durability concern, and whether expert lab evaluation is sensible.

Observation Notebook

Use the interactive notebook tool to select observed inclusions and generate specific questions to ask a seller or jeweler.

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