Standard Block: Basalt Glass BHVO

Primary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from the funny looking lines, which are stress cracks. Stay on flat areas.

Position65
MineralBasalt glass
Sample NameBHVO-2G
TypeGlass
Nominal formulaSilicate glass
SupplierUSGS
SourceIceland
Original reported analysisUSGS reference material
Composition qualityPrimary standard
CommentsSame composition as USGS certificate, with all Fe as FeO.
O
Na
Mg
Al
Si
P
K
Ca
Ti
V
Cr
Mn
Fe
Ni
Zn
Sr
Zr
Ba
43.45
1.62
4.36
7.17
23.3
0.12
0.43
8.18
1.65
0.03
0.03
0.13
8.37
0.01
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.01