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“Raindrops” in aquamarine

2023

Instituto Gemológico Español (IGE)

Instituto Gemológico Español (IGE)
Madrid, Spain

Exsolutions are also syngenetic inclusions, consisting of a solid and homogeneous mineral solution that separates into two different crystalline fases during cooling or pressure relief. It can form small crystals as needles, lamellas, drops… In occasions, they can cause the formation of special phenomena such as silks or asterism

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  • Title: “Raindrops” in aquamarine
  • Date: 2023
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Type: Photograph
  • Medium: Natural gemstone
  • Photograph: Ana de Bustos | Instituto Gemológico Español
Instituto Gemológico Español (IGE)

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