Carbonates

Carbonates with Scanned CL? How'd I do that?

Reed, Robert M., and Milliken, Kitty L. (2003) How to overcome imaging problems associated with carbonate minerals on SEM-based cathodoluminescence systems. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 73, 2, p. 326-330.

Ellenburger Dolomite, zoned fracture-lining dolomite

Dolomite-cemented sandstone, Simpson Group, Oklahoma.

Dolomite, zoned rhombs, non-luminescent fracture, close-up

Knox Dolomite, calcite plus dolomite lined fracture, with SEI for comparison

A production of:
Robert M. Reed
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas at Austin