Apatite (var. pegmatite) measurement, Marshall 1988

Measurement details

Reference Marshall, D.J. (1988). Cathodoluminescence of geological materials. London, UK: Unwin Hyman Ltd.
Material Apatite (var. pegmatite) [ Ca5(PO4)3(OH, F, Cl) ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Technique Unknown
Line Mn2+ 565 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Apatite (var.pegmatite) [ Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) ].
Element Atoms At% Wt%
H ~0.3333 ~1.563 ~0.06599
Ca 5 23.4 39.4
P 3 14.1 18.3
O ~12.33 ~57.81 ~38.75
F ~0.3333 ~1.563 ~1.244
Cl ~0.3333 ~1.563 ~2.321