14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Rutile In Sapphire Galaxy
Here we have intersecting Rutile needles in a Star Sapphire. These intact Rutile needles prove that there has been no heat treatment, which, is commonly used to improve the color of Sapphires.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2016 |
Photo Location: | Costa Mesa, California, United States of America |
Copyright: | © Lucas Fassari |