INNOVATION Sept-Oct 2019

F E A T U R E

A boVe : Vivid blue spinel with white carbonate in calc-silicate rock composed of green pargasite with subordinate greyish scapolite. Qila occurrence, Kimmirut area. P hoto : P hiliPPe b elley , Ubc l eft : Cobalt-blue spinel gemstone, 0.16 carats (0.032 grams), Kimmirut area. P hoto : b.s. W ilson