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The characteristics of inclusions in natural and synthetic gems are distinct owing to their different forming mechanisms and can be utilized to distinguish gems from different localities. In addition, intensive studies on inclusion characteristics of natural gems could identify their geographical origins and provide valuable information on gem synthesis. In this paper synthetic gems (synthetic star-spangled sapphire and emerald) and natural gems from various locations including natural sapphire from Thailand and Australia, and natural aquamerine from Mufushan, Hunan Province, and Ailaoshan, Yunnan Province, were selected for the comparative study of inclusions. Significant research results have been achieved, thus providing the important basis for distinguishing natural from synthetic gems.
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The research project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 49673189 and 49873018) and the Doctorial Scientific Program Special Funds of the Education Department (No. 98055807).
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Li, Z. Study on inclusions in natural and synthetic gems. Chin. J. of Geochem. 20, 324 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03166857
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03166857