Standard Block: Cordierite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous.

Position56
MineralCordierite
Sample NameCord
TypeRing silicate
Nominal formulaMg2Al4Si5O18
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceBrazil (?)
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown is based on EDS and stoichiometric constraints.  No Mn, evidence of Fe3+, or Na in channels.
O
Mg
Al
Si
Fe
48.58
7.17
18.2
23.69
2.36