Standard Block: Staurolite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stoichiometric constraints are limited and more work is needed..

Position45
MineralStaurolite
Sample NameStau
TypeFe-Mg silicate
Nominal formula(Fe2+,Mg)2Al9(Si,Al)4O20(O,OH)4
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceTicino, Switzerland
Original reported analysis
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown based on EDS and loose stoichiometric constraints of this complex mineral. Requires careful work.
H
O
Mg
Al
Si
Ti
Mn
Fe
0.24
45.91
1.4
31.08
11.3
0.39
0.08
9.61