Plagioclase (var. synthetic) measurement, Mariano et al. 1973

Measurement details

Reference Mariano, A.N., Ito, J. & Ring, P.J. (1973). Cathodoluminescence of plagioclase feldspars. In Geological Society of America Vol. 5, pp. 726. Boulder, Co: Geological Society of America.
Material Plagioclase (var. synthetic) [ (Na, Ca)[(Si, Al)AlSi2]O8 ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Technique Unknown
Lines Cu2+ 420 nm, Fe2+ 550 nm, Fe3+ 700 nm, Mn2+ 570 nm, Ti4+ 400 — 550 nm, 460 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Plagioclase (var.synthetic) [ (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 ].
Element Atoms
Na 0-1
Ca 0-1
Al 1-2
Si 2-3
O 8