Sapphires from Kina, Kenya

Photomicrograph taken by Christopher P. Smith; magnified 50x.

In 2014, AGL had the opportunity to examine some bi-color, blue, yellow, and green sapphires from Kina, Kenya. Found in the yellow color zone of one of these sapphires was this visually striking elongate planar cloud consisting of whitish, polka dot-like inclusions, as well as minute spots.

The research was published in the The Journal of Gemmology, Vol 34, No 8, 2015 pp 662-663.

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