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Fine, short "silk" (rutile needles) are common, though often less dense than those found in Mogok specimens.
Inclusions serve as the "fingerprint" of the Mozambican origin, allowing gemmologists to distinguish these stones from synthetic counterparts or other geographic sources.
Characteristic "fingerprints" consisting of partially healed fissures and negative crystals are frequently observed.
Typically ranges from a vibrant, slightly purplish-red to a pure, vivid red.
Displays strong dichroism, showing hues of orangey-red to purplish-red when viewed from different crystal orientations. Internal Characteristics and Inclusions