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What is the proper term for repeating reflections of an imperfection

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I know "kozibe" refers to seeing multiple images of the culet, particularly in OMC and OEC.

Is there a term for when you see the same imperfection repeating itself thru the diamond? I keep saying "hall of mirrors effect", but what is the proper term?
 
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Not that I know. I just say multiple reflections and refractions SF.
For fun most of the time when you have a loose stone or a video, you can see the inclusions multiple times thru the pavilion.
That is because cutters try to put inclusions high up in a stone, close to table or crown facets.
I have seen stones with a single VS inclusion down near the culet that get or warrant I1 because you can see the inclusion 20 or 30 times!
 
Thanks Garry! It's not too bad unless it's a black spot, then it seems like there are lots of spots!
 
I would say it was mirrored or reflected all over the stone but there is no official wording.
 
I would say it was mirrored or reflected all over the stone but there is no official wording.
You must add refracted because some inclusions are being seen directly via the crown in e.g.'s like this one:
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