Oiled Emerald Inclusions
Explore oiled emerald inclusions in Hyperion, the Lotus Gemology inclusion database. Hyperion contains photomicrographs of inclusions and internal features in natural emeralds that have undergone fissure filling with colorless oil or resin, documented with information on geographic origin, treatment, lighting conditions, field of view, photographer and published references.
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Emeralds commonly contain surface-reaching fissures that may be filled with colorless oil or resin to reduce their visibility. Microscopic examination may reveal features associated with such filling, including differences in relief, flash effects, trapped bubbles or incomplete filling within fissures.
Oiled Emerald Inclusion Photomicrographs
The Hyperion oiled emerald gallery includes microscopic features documented in natural emeralds recorded as having fissure filling with colorless oil or resin. 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 fissure filling in emerald. The appearance of surface-reaching fissures and the materials within them can provide evidence of treatment and help gemologists assess the nature of the filling material.
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.