Standard Block: Scapolite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks.

Position75
MineralScapolite
Sample NameScap
TypeScapolite
Nominal formulaNa4Al3Si9O24(Cl) – Ca4Al6Si6O24(CO3)
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceHancock Lake, King Co., WA
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal Na formula
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown is based on EDS, and stoichiometric constraints based on optimizing NaCl vs. CaCO3 scapolite components of the analysis by least squares. Result, 62% of the NaCl component is probably not bad. Does it need more work? You bet.
C
O
Na
Al
Si
Cl
K
Ca
0.52
45.62
5.96
14.89
22.73
2.5
0.89
6.88