Выявление природных камней от их синтетических аналогов построено на изучении внутренних особенностей материала. Главными признаками природного происхождения минерала являются включения. Обычно включения изучаются под микроскопом. Но мало изучить включение, необходимо понимать для каких месторождений того или иного камня оно характерно. Также особенности включений позволяют выявить следы облагораживания минералов. Это может быть нагрев или радиационное облучение.

Для тех, кто желает изучить литературу о включениях в драгоценных камнях глубже, мы выбрали следующие статьи и книги, которые представляют особую научную ценность.

Monographs on inclusions in gems

A selection of monographs on inclusions in gems and minerals in the library of Lotus Gemology's Richard W. Hughes

A selection of monographs on inclusions in gems and minerals in the library of Lotus Gemology’s Richard W. Hughes.

Inclusion photomicrography techniques

The world's foremost authority on inclusions in gemstones, John Koivula, with his advanced Nikon SMZ25 stereoscopic microscope with built-in image stacking capability. Image stacking is commonly used today to increase the depth of field for a medium that has extreme limits due to the high magnification.

The world’s foremost authority on inclusions in gemstones, John Koivula, with his advanced Nikon SMZ25 stereoscopic microscope with built-in image stacking capability at the Gemological Institute of America’s Carlsbad, CA laboratory. Image stacking is commonly used today to increase the depth-of-field for a medium that has extreme limits due to the high magnification. While such a photomicrographic system costs more than US$25,000, exceptional results can still be obtained with systems costing far less. Like all photography, the most important element is the person behind the lens and their vision to show us something in a way we’ve never seen it before. What separates experts from amateurs is not the equipment they use, but the manner in which they use it. John Koivula can produce superb photomicrographs from even a primitive system because he is an artist and can paint in a variety of mediums of various resolutlions. This is what separates fine art from idle scribbling. John Koivula is a master artist, and also a master scientist. This rare combination of sensitivtiy to both art and science have made John’s work transcend each genre, expanding the interest in these tiny windows on the birth of our planet and life itself. Photo: Kevin Schumacher, GIA. Click on the image for a larger view.

Historical articles on inclusions in gems and crystals

David Brewster was one of the first scientists to explore the internal world of crystals

David Brewster was one of the first scientists to explore the internal world of crystals.

General references on the inclusions of ruby, sapphire and spinel

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