Inclusions in Heated Rubies

Partially dissolved rutile silk in a Vietnamese ruby. The partially dissolved silk is  indicative proof the stone has been heated to high temperatures.

Partially dissolved rutile silk in a Vietnamese ruby. The partially dissolved silk is

 indicative proof the stone has been heated to high temperatures.

 

 

White clouds are a common inclusion in heat-treated rubies from Mong Hsu.

White clouds are a common inclusion in heat-treated rubies from Mong Hsu.

 

 

A heat-treated Mong Hsu ruby clearly showing the white cloudy area.

A heat-treated Mong Hsu ruby clearly showing the white cloudy area.

 

 

Another heated Mong Hsu ruby with characteristic white cloudy inclusions.

Another heated Mong Hsu ruby with characteristic white cloudy inclusions.

 

 

 

 

 

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