Inclusions – Summary

Unit 6: Inclusions – Nature’s Fingerprint Words

Let’s explore the tiny treasures hidden inside gemstones! These words describe what we might find.

• Clarity – How clear or see-through a gemstone is.
• Imperfections – Small flaws or marks that aren’t perfect.
• Trapped – Stuck inside something and can’t get out.
• Gas bubbles – Tiny pockets of air caught inside a gem.
• Rutilated quartz – A gem with needle-like bits inside that shine like a star.
• Starburst – A sparkly pattern that looks like a star exploding.
• Fossilized – Turned into a hard, stone-like material over a long time.
• Tree sap – Sticky liquid from trees that can turn into amber.

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