Type of cleavage inclusion in a diamond with a wispy, feather-like appearance; the feather-like part extends from the origin of the break. Feathers occur along a cleavage plane, or plane of weakness, in a diamond due to directional hardness; they may appear transparent if viewed head on, or bright white if viewed at a 90° angle.
The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA)
Buy and sell diamonds with the help of the experts
