Treated Emerald Inclusions
Explore treated emerald inclusions in Hyperion, the Lotus Gemology inclusion database. Hyperion contains photomicrographs of inclusions and internal features in natural emeralds that have undergone treatment, documented with information on geographic origin, treatment, lighting conditions, field of view, photographer and published references.
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Treatment can alter existing inclusions and produce new microscopic features in emerald. These may include changes to fractures, fissures, fluid inclusions, residues and other internal features associated with fissure filling and other treatment processes.
Treated Emerald Inclusion Photomicrographs
The Hyperion treated emerald gallery includes microscopic features documented in natural emeralds 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 Emerald Treatment
Microscopic examination is an important part of detecting treatment in emerald. The appearance of fractures, fissures, fillers and associated internal features can provide evidence of treatment and, in some cases, information about the processes to which an emerald has been subjected.
Hyperion combines inclusion photomicrography with supporting gemological information so that treatment-related features can be compared with documented examples in natural emerald.
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.