Hyperion: Lotus Launches Gemstone Inclusion Search Engine

[PinkDiamond]

Richard Hughes' Lotus Gemology - Hyperion Gemstone Inclusion Search Engine was released around Christmas; named for Titan, the Greek god of watchfulness, wisdom and light.

The lab specializes in rubies, sapphires and spinels of natural or synthetic origin, so the database is limited to those gems, yet it offers some 500 photos of inclusions for inclusion junkies to peruse.

Here are a few of their inclusion shots, posted for you with permission. Also, check out their books etc. This is way cool.

Natural Ruby inclusions:




Natural Sapphire inclusions:




Natural Spinel inclusions:




Much thanks to Richard Hughes for creating this inclusion search engine for us, and to Billie Huges for giving me permission to post a few photos for you. Photos by the Hughes, and the last photo courtesy of John Koivula. Check it out!

http://www.lotusgemology.com/index.php/ ... on-gallery

[crazy8s]

Very cool

[SwordfishMining]

Thanks for sharing. I'll head on onver there at some point.