Kaolinite PL measurement, Bakhtin 1985

Measurement details

Reference Bakhtin A. I. The Rock-forming Silicates: Optical Spectra, Crystal Chemistry, Colour and their Genetic Origins. - Kazan: Kazan State University Publ. house. - 1985. - 192 p.
Material Kaolinite [ Al2Si2O5(OH)4 ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Technique Photoluminescence (PL)
Lines Unspecified 310 nm, 320 nm, 330 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Kaolinite [ Al2Si2O5(OH)4 ].
Element Atoms At% Wt%
Al 2 11.8 20.9
Si 2 11.8 21.8
O 9 52.9 55.8
H 4 23.5 1.56