Moonstone With Black Inclusion: Is It A Good Or A Bad Thing?

Inclusions are various solid or liquid substances that may be inside the stones. They can be traces of the early stages of growth, voids, or cracks.

 Inclusions in a mineral are the first indication that the stone is natural. If the inclusions do not interfere with the expression of adularescence, then the inclusions are considered normal.

Some people like natural stones with inclusions because such stones carry a certain energy and history. To a certain extent, this is the "soul" of the mineral; it is its history that reveals the mineral's long history on our planet. 

WHAT KIND OF INCLUSIONS ARE THERE?

Solid inclusions are small fragments of other minerals that have been trapped during or after the growth of a stone. Sometimes such inclusions can determine the color of a mineral.

Liquid inclusions are cavities that are filled with a solution of some composition.

Inclusions in a moonstone can be different, for example:

• Inclusions of minerals of the same kind, but different in color.
• Inclusions of other minerals.There may be liquid inclusions, i.e., cavities in which liquid is present.
• Streaks with liquid.
• Internal "cracks" that are not cracked. This is just a sign of uneven growth of the mineral.

Some inclusions are visible, and some can only be seen with a magnifying glass or microscope.

There are often black inclusions in the moonstone which are very frightening for the customers. But these inclusions are not a defect or deformation of the stone. They may exist in a small amount in a stone without affecting the beauty of the mineral. One should not be afraid of such inclusions either.

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IS IT BAD THERE ARE INCLUSIONS IN THE STONE?

Inclusions in moonstone are not bad; they are an indicator of the naturalness of the mineral. It is important not to let the inclusions occupy the entire stone and not to interfere with the adularescence. If these conditions are fulfilled, the inclusions do not interfere with the beauty of the stone, but even make it more unique.

 If a stone has many inclusions, such as a lot of stripes, black spots, etc., then it is quite cheap. Often, stones with many inclusions that have weak adularescence are not suitable for jewelry making. Such stones may be used, for example, in the production of small statuettes or buttons.

WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A STONE OR JEWELRY WITH MOONSTONE?

The first thing to do is to evaluate the stone for inclusions. If there are only a few inclusions, it is okay to buy such a stone. If, on the other hand, the inclusions interfere with the shine and luster of the stone, it is better to refuse to buy such a moonstone.

The richness of the color is also a very important indicator of the quality of a stone. It is also worth paying attention to.

The clarity of the mineral is also very important when choosing. The stone must not be cloudy.

There are other positions to pay attention to when buying moonstones. For example, the deposits, the size of the stone, and the color. But the most important thing is that you should like the stone. 

Natural moonstones are some of the most beautiful minerals created by nature. It is the origin of moonstones that proves they cannot be pure. Various inclusions can occur in such stones. One should not be afraid of them but should look at the inclusions as the individuality and uniqueness of each moonstone. Learn more about moonstone by reading our article  Moonstone Meaning by Color - White, Silver, Blue, Peach, and More

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