Yttrium Aluminium Garnet, does it have inclusions as a gemstone?

lilflower_1983 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 11:47 AM

I know its synthetic but does it have any inclusions?its for a project for school...

turkus07 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 12:58 PM

if you are purchasing yag it should be "clean" no inclusions

drwer2 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-25-2008, 01:12 PM

Inclusions implies imperfections like:Voidssecondary minerals (completely different minerals)accessory minerals (same elements, different crystals)YAG is industrially produced as perfect crystals, with practically no inclusions. Its used in high performance lasers and optical systems.