Treated Spinel Inclusions
Explore treated spinel inclusions in Hyperion, the Lotus Gemology inclusion database. Hyperion contains photomicrographs of inclusions and internal features in natural spinels that have undergone treatment, documented with information on geographic origin, treatment, lighting conditions, field of view, photographer and published references.
Treatment can alter existing inclusions and produce new microscopic features in spinel. These may include changes to mineral inclusions, tension fractures, healed fissures, residues and other features associated with heating and other treatment processes.
Treated Spinel Inclusion Photomicrographs
The Hyperion treated spinel gallery includes microscopic features documented in natural spinels subjected to treatment. Each entry identifies the recorded treatment and is accompanied by descriptive information and, where available, references to the gemological literature.
What Inclusions Can Reveal About Spinel Treatment
Microscopic examination is an important part of detecting treatment in spinel. The appearance and alteration of inclusions, fractures and growth features can provide evidence of treatment and, in some cases, information about the processes to which a spinel has been subjected.
Hyperion combines inclusion photomicrography with supporting gemological information so that treatment-related features can be compared with documented examples in natural spinel.
About Hyperion
Hyperion is the Lotus Gemology searchable inclusion database. It allows users to browse gemstone inclusions by gem type, geographic origin, treatment and keyword.