Microphotographs of spinel inclusions

[MissyBeaucoup]

There are some gorgeous pictures here. Thought you might enjoy this collection.

Spinel Inclusions • An Exercise in Aesthetics

Spinel Inclusions • An Exercise in Aesthetics; details inclusions in spinel and the manner in which they form. A table provides a list of all know solid inclusions in spinel.

www.lotusgemology.com

 

[minousbijoux]

So cool - and helpful in identifying spinel. Thank you!

 

[Sarahm637400]

I just recently got my 1st Spinel, it's my engagement ring. I am eager to look at it under a Loupe when I get one, but really have no idea yet what to look for or expect to see. Thank you for sharing this!!

 

[AV_]

Plug - WWW (new book); a few other instagrams sugest that there are photomicrographs in it, although not the point (as opposed to www)