Talc XRD quant/phase, x-ray beam, Owen and Gomez-Camacho 2022 (Job # 5974)
Measurement details
| Reference | Owen, N. and Gomez-Camacho, R. (2022), Diffraction, Mineralogy and Geochemistry XRD Characterisation Report, Job # 5974 [CSIRO internal report] |
| Material | Talc [ Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 ] |
| Analysis technique | XRD |
| Probe | X-ray beam |
Specimen details
| Name | M1653 Talc |
| Owner | CSIRO - ARRC Collection |
| Locality | Bulman, Roper Gulf Region, Katherine Region, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Link to CMR Specify database | https://cmr-specify.csiro.au/specify/bycatalog/CMR-MS/2024-MS-0000000807 |
| Phase abundance (QXRD) | Talc: 100% |
| Other measurements | Talc reflectance spectrum, IR illum., CSIRO 2025 |
Specimen image
Image of Talc [ Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 ] in specimen 'M1653 Talc' [CSIRO].
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Composition
| Element | Atoms | At% | Wt% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mg | 3 | 14.3 | 19.2 |
| Si | 4 | 19 | 29.6 |
| O | 12 | 57.1 | 50.6 |
| H | 2 | 9.52 | 0.532 |
| Total | 21 | 100 | 100 |