A specie found in Australia name chiton Acanthopleura hirtosa, is discovered to be useful for future industrial materials due to its magnetic mineral teeth. This is shown through the quantum imaging of magnetic fields to analyze early mineralization. Through a diamond magnetic microscope, the magnetic field was measured depending on the nanoparticles found on the surface. The result was the teeth gather the mineral from the back and front surfaces of the tooth. In addition, the magnetism of the teeth also aligns across the whole tooth. This form of self-assembly can be important to uncovering more sturdy industrial materials that are strong than steel.
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