Standard Block: Anorthite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks and inclusions.

Position88
MineralAnorthite
Sample NameAn
TypeFeldspar
Nominal formulaCaAl2Si2O8
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceHonshu, Japan
Original reported analysisSemi-quantitative analysis
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown is based on EDS and stoichiometric constraints. Somewhat more anorthite-rich than the original semi-quant.
O
Na
Al
Si
Ca
Fe
46.02
0.28
18.93
20.54
13.92
0.31