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What to look for

Under 10x loupe: circular or disc-shaped fractures radiating around a small dark central crystal. The disc looks like a lily pad with a dark chromite crystal at the center.

What it means

Lily pad inclusions are highly characteristic of peridot and are one of the easiest field clues for identification.

Expert move

Look for multiple lily pads in a single stone. Rotate the stone to see the disc profile edge-on.

Gemstone inclusion

Lily Pad Inclusions

Under 10x loupe: circular or disc-shaped fractures radiating around a small dark central crystal. The disc looks like a lily pad with a dark chromite crystal at the center.

Category Fractures

Seen in

Peridot

Check with

10x loupe fiber optic light

Reading order

Confirm the feature is internal, not surface dirt or polish marks.
Use side light to reveal relief, planes and shimmer.
Compare with related stones before making an origin or treatment call.