Structural Information from Quantitative Infrared Spectra of Minerals

 George R. Rossman

 Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
California Institute of Technoogy
Pasadena, CA  91125


Abstract

Near- and mid-infrared spectral studies of minerals are reviewed. Single-crystal anisotropy measurements provide information about: cation site occupancy in orthopy­ roxenes; Fe2+/Fe3+ zonation in clinopyroxenes; water molecules in cordierite, and metamictization and water content of zircon. Studies of manganese oxides identify mineralogy in sub-microcrystalline minerals and provide structural information about disordered oxides and their water content.


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