Standard Block: Rutile

Primary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks and holes. Strong stoichiometric constrains and low impurities makes me confident of this as a Ti standard.

Position94
MineralRutile
Sample NameRut
TypeOxide
Nominal formulaTiO2
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceChampion Mine area, Mono Co., CA
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown is from standardless and standards-based EDS analyses.
O
Ti
Fe
39.94
29.2
0.86