Biphasic Inclusions

Biphasic Inclusions: inclusions characterized by the presence of two different materials, generally of different Phase: Liquid and Solid or Liquid and Gaseous (so-called “spirit level”). Biphasic Inclusions are also considered the ones made up of two different immiscible liquids (eg an aqueous solution and an oily solution).

Definition from “Dizionario Gemmologico” by Margherita Superchi.

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