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Fracture Filling
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Definition: Fracture filling is a treatment applied mostly to diamonds, where fissures on their surface are filled with a substance that blends with the gem to improve clarity. The process is fairly stable unless the stone is exposed to high heat.

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Stone Treatments & Enhancements
Index of information about fracture filling and other stone enhancements.


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