Provenance of archaeological limestone with EPR spectroscopy: the case of the Cypriote-type statuettes

Polikreti, Kyriaki; Maniatis, Yannis; Bassiakos, Yannis; Kourou, Nota; Karageorghis, Vassos

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2003.12.013

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“…2004) and electron paramagnetic/spin resonance (EPR/ESR) studies (e.g., Armiento et al. 1997; Polikreti and Maniatis 2002; Polikreti et al. 2004).…”

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Provenance of Marbles From Naxos Based on Microstructural and Geochemical Characterization

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A detailed quantitative microstructural study coupled with cathodoluminescence and geochemical analyses on marbles from Naxos demonstrates that the analysis of microstructures is the most sensitive method to define the origin of marbles within, and between, different regions. Microstructure examination can only be used as an accurate provenance tool if a correction for the second-phase content is considered. If second phases are not considered, a large spread of different microstructures occurs within sample sites, making a separation between neighbouring outcrops difficult or impossible. Moreover, this study shows that the origin of a marble is defined more precisely if the microstructural observations are coupled with cathodoluminescence data.a rcm_477 209..228

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“…2004) and electron paramagnetic/spin resonance (EPR/ESR) studies (e.g., Armiento et al. 1997; Polikreti and Maniatis 2002; Polikreti et al. 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

Provenance of Marbles From Naxos Based on Microstructural and Geochemical Characterization

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“…This signal is connected with Mn 2+ ions substituting for Ca 2+ ions in carbonate lattice, extensively described in literature (e.g. Ikeya, 1993;Jonas, 1997;Polikreti et al, 2004;Seleţchi and Duliu, 2007). Amplitudes of those initially present signals do not change with the dose of irradiation.…”

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“…Sample Hip10 exhibits an additional signal at g = 3.080 also connected with iron ions. Such signals are common in carbonates and were described for example by Ikeya (1993), Polikreti et al (2004) and Krzyminiewski (2007a, 2007b). Fig.…”

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Investigation of lime mortars and plasters from archaeological excavations in Hippos (Israel) using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

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This study presents the preliminary results of investigation of the lime mortars and plasters from archaeological excavations in Hippos (Israel), using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The research was conducted in order to characterize the building material and its reaction to ionizing radiation. The ancient settlement Hippos, situated on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee, functioned from the 3 rd cent. BC until it was destroyed by the earthquake in 749 AD. Lime mortars and plasters show carbonate and locally gypsum character of binder and different kind of aggregate. Samples were γ-irradiated and measured using X-band EPR spectrometer. Computer Resolution Enhancement Method was applied to the complex spectra. Some of the γ-induced EPR signals were attributed to CO 2 -and CO 3 3-paramagnetic centres. Exponential growth of the dose response curve above 1 kGy and saturation for doses above 20 kGy was observed. For doses lower than 1 kGy the dose response curve has a linear character. The presence of γ-sensitive carbonate paramagnetic centres could indicate that, after further studies, well-chosen samples of mortars and plasters might be suitable for EPR dating, assuming the centres have been sufficiently bleached during the manufacturing process.

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“…Therefore, a number of techniques have been combined to precisely determine the marble provenance [6,10,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

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A New Approach for Provenance Studies of Archaeological Finds: Inferences from Trace Elements in Carbonate Minerals of Alpine White Marbles by a Bench-to-Top μ-XRF Spectrometer

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et al. 2014

International Journal of Mineralogy

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The metamorphic rocks outcropping in the Western Alps are characterised by a great variety of white marbles which have been used since the antiquity. This variety mostly includes nine historical Piedmont white marbles (Ornavasso, Candoglia, Crevola, Pont Canavese, Foresto, Chianocco, Prali, Brossasco, and Garessio marbles) coming from well-known quarry sites and belonging to different metamorphic geological units of the Western Alps. The petrographical, minerochemical, and C-O isotopic data of these white marbles have been integrated with CaO and trace element (Fe, Mn, and Sr) concentration determined on single crystals of carbonate minerals (i.e., calcite and/or dolomite) by means of a bench-to-top -XRF spectrometer. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were performed on a data set of 178 observations containing CaO, Fe, Mn, and Sr concentration as well as the maximum grain size (MGS), 18 O and 13 C. The use of only five selected variables (CaO, Fe, Mn, Sr, and 18 O) has provided the correct allocation of each individual observation to its relevant class. Therefore, this approach based mostly on a noninvasive -XRF determination will be useful to define the provenance of unknown marbles of alpine origin used in antiquity for cultural heritage. Dedicated to the memory of Margherita Serra, unforgettable Ph.D. Student and friend who early left an indelible sign behind her

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Provenance of archaeological limestone with EPR spectroscopy: the case of the Cypriote-type statuettes

Cited by 22 publications

References 21 publications

Provenance of Marbles From Naxos Based on Microstructural and Geochemical Characterization

Provenance of Marbles From Naxos Based on Microstructural and Geochemical Characterization

Investigation of lime mortars and plasters from archaeological excavations in Hippos (Israel) using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

A New Approach for Provenance Studies of Archaeological Finds: Inferences from Trace Elements in Carbonate Minerals of Alpine White Marbles by a Bench-to-Top μ-XRF Spectrometer

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