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by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Thu May 22, 2025 1:18 pm
Forum: Colored Stones
Topic: What type of inclusion is this?
Replies: 1
Views: 53

Re: What type of inclusion is this?

I think the first question should be: What kind of stone is this?
I'm not seeing any diagnostic inclusions.
But I do notice that the facet edges do not appear sharp.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Thu May 15, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: Stone and Inclusion Photos
Topic: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby
Replies: 6
Views: 516

Re: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby

The ring looks very worn, like a plating is wearing off. Any stamping on the inside? Quality stamps, maker's marks, hallmarking?
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Thu May 15, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: Stone and Inclusion Photos
Topic: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby
Replies: 6
Views: 516

Re: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby

I removed some of your photos because they did not offer any relevant information.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Tue May 13, 2025 12:22 am
Forum: Stone and Inclusion Photos
Topic: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby
Replies: 6
Views: 516

Re: Worm-like inclusion in a ruby

Hello and welcome to our forum.
May I request that you take a picture of the stone without magnification?
Thanks.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Sat May 10, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: Questions for the Experts
Topic: Confusing gemstone report
Replies: 4
Views: 448

Re: Confusing gemstone report

Green is not a color one often sees resulting from Be diffusion. But you could always send the sapphire to GIA of AGL for further testing.

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by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Sat May 10, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: Synthetics and Treatments
Topic: Unheated verneuil ruby
Replies: 10
Views: 4188

Re: Unheated verneuil ruby

Sidebar. Treatment to me, suggests a post formation event.
A natural ruby undergoes heat treatment in an attempt to improve its characteristics, right?
If no indications of heat treatment are found, it can be labeled as "no evidence of heat treatment".

Earth mined rubies typically form at high ...
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Sat May 10, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Synthetics and Treatments
Topic: Unheated verneuil ruby
Replies: 10
Views: 4188

Re: Unheated verneuil ruby

I don't see any pics.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Tue Apr 29, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: CSI: Colored Stone Identification
Topic: corundum
Replies: 4
Views: 1342

Re: corundum

Aso, note that I moved your post to CSI: Colored Stone Identification.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Tue Apr 29, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: CSI: Colored Stone Identification
Topic: corundum
Replies: 4
Views: 1342

Re: corundum

Hello.
I think your pictures depict faceting abrasion on the surface of your stone, not internal characteristics.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:18 am
Forum: Field Trips for Gem Hunters
Topic: Australia's Gemfields
Replies: 8
Views: 3326

Re: Australia's Gemfields

Well worth it. Thanks. =D>
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Thu Apr 24, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Field Trips for Gem Hunters
Topic: Australia's Gemfields
Replies: 8
Views: 3326

Re: Australia's Gemfields

Chris, I had to delete your photos because they were not loading properly.
Please try submitting them again.
Thanks.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: Field Trips for Gem Hunters
Topic: An expedition to the Pyrenees for French Jet
Replies: 2
Views: 463

Re: An expedition to the Pyrenees for French Jet

Brilliant. Your narration is haunting.
by Barbra Voltaire, FGG
Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: Actual Announcements Regarding Our Forum
Topic: FORUM FORMAT UPDATED
Replies: 4
Views: 2312

FORUM FORMAT UPDATED

After 25 years of the old phpBB format, the coding became obsolete and would no longer be supported. The decades of our information would have disappeared in a puff of internet obsolescence.
The new format is current and obviously generic, but all still works and all info has been saved.

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