Fluorapatite measurement, Marshall 1988

Measurement details

Reference Marshall, D.J. (1988). Cathodoluminescence of geological materials. London, UK: Unwin Hyman Ltd.
Material Fluorapatite [ Ca5(PO4)3F ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Analysis technique Unknown
Line Mn2+ 565 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Fluorapatite [ Ca5(PO4)3F ].
Element Atoms At% Wt%
Ca 5 23.8 39.7
P 3 14.3 18.4
O 12 57.1 38.1
F 1 4.76 3.77
Total 21 100 100