The discoloration of the surface is attributed to foil damage from sparking.
 
Notice that delamination has occurred on one edge. 
 
This is a damaged hole that extends through to the bottom of the GEM foil.(same hole as bottom photo)
 
 
The discoloration of the surface is attributed to foil damage from sparking.
 
This is a damaged hole that extends through to the bottom of the GEM foil. (same hole as top photo)