Inclusions in precious and semi-precious gemstones
Dr Robert Sturm (Austria) Gemstones are commonly regarded as natural wonders, and their infatuating beauty and rareness has fascinated us from time immemorial. Besides the obvious macroscopic appearance, many a gemstone is characterised by a ‘hidden’ microscopic inner life of breathtaking aesthetics. Among non-experts, such inclusions in precious and semi-precious…
I enjoyed this article as I have a small collection of crystals and minerals. I have always liked those with inclusions for their rainbow colours they give which always make me smile. Each one is beautiful and unique, just like us!