Standard Block: Basalt Glass BIR

Primary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks.

Position76
MineralBasalt glass
Sample NameBIR-1G
TypeGlass
Nominal formulaSilicate glass
SupplierUSGS
SourceHawaii, Kileuea
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
Cr
Sr
43.87
1.35
5.85
8.2
22.42
0.01
0.02
9.51
0.58
0.03
0.04
0.14
7.92
0.02
0.01
0.01