Sapphire inside world galaxy
This photomicrography is an atoll-like inclusion in a beryllium heated sapphire from Songea (Tanzania). A typical inclusion for high temperature heating in corundum.
Magnification 40X +zoom ; darkfield, shadowing and light-painting techniques have been used.
Edouard Monges 30. April 2008, 20:20
Thanks Jan.This pic won the first price from the Gemlab of Marseille in a microphotography contest.
j.a.j.jansen m. 27. April 2008, 18:48
Beautiful work.Regards, Jan.