Scapolite From Tanzania with Magnetite Inclusions

The inclusions in the scapolite consist of discoid and irregular-shaped black platelets that were identified as magnetite. Photomicrograph taken by Christopher P. Smith; magnified 32x.

It can be said that gemstones have a magnetic personality all their own, which draws people to them. This scapolite from Tanzania certainly demonstrated this point through these exotic inclusions of the mineral magnetite. The photomicrograph on the left was taken by Christopher P. Smith; magnified 32x.

The research was published in the The Journal of Gemmology, Vol 35, No 3, pp. 202.

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