Standard Block: Ankerite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks and little specks that are bright in BSE images.

Position35
MineralAnkerite
Sample NameAnk
TypeCarbonate
Nominal formulaCaFe(CO3)2
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceSpruce Claim., North Bend, King Colk WA
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsMg-rich ankerite, actually Fe-rich dolomite.  Composition reported here is based on EDS and stoichiometry.
C
O
Mg
Ca
Mn
Fe
12.05
48.16
6.42
20.11
0.51
12.75