Standard Block: Benitoite

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from cracks.

Position33
MineralBenitoite
Sample NameBenito
TypeBa-Ti silicate
Nominal formulaBaTiSi3O9
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceDallas Gem Mine, San Benito County, CA
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualityPrimary standard
CommentsVery pure. Analysis shown here from EDS (trace Al) and stoichiometry.
O
Al
Si
Ti
Ba
34.86
0.12
20.4
11.38
33.25