{"id":2378,"date":"2024-02-17T14:50:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T09:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myratna.com\/blog\/?p=2378"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:48:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T09:18:38","slug":"difference-between-cracks-and-inclusions-in-gemstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myratna.com\/blog\/difference-between-cracks-and-inclusions-in-gemstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Cracks and Inclusions In Gemstone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a novice to gemstone terminologies? Don\u2019t worry we\u2019ve got you!<\/span><\/p>\n

When you go to buy gemstone jewellery you must have heard your jeweller mention these words. And like most of us, you nod your head and accept that it means something but the real meaning still eludes you.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to change that. Should your gemstone have cracks? Are inclusions commonplace? Know exactly what to look for when you check out your <\/span>Rubies<\/span>, <\/span>Diamonds<\/span>, <\/span>Emeralds<\/span>, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the next time you purchase your new stone, go in like in pro and dazzle the Johari with your bright knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Cracks?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Often mistaken as defects, cracks are natural fractures that occur during stone formation as the stone keeps developing. They can be inner or outer cracks, although cracks may later appear over the stone due to wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Inclusions?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Inclusions are any kind of substances that are trapped inside a gemstone naturally, during the process of development of the stone. These can be impurities, forms of clouds, bubbles, needles, fluids, or anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Differentiate Between a Crack and an Inclusion In Stone?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There is a very thin line between a crack and an inclusion. It\u2019s a problem faced by many customers who are unable to identify the difference. It can also be one of the major points of distinction between identifying a natural gemstone and an imitation. Gemstones that have high clarity have fewer cracks and inclusions and are of a higher-grade quality, making them pricier than the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few ways to determine if your gemstone has cracks or inclusions:<\/span><\/p>\n