X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy study of so-called “Larimar”, blue pectolite from the Dominican Republic
Abstract:ABSTRACT:A detailed analysis was undertaken of the X-ray photoelectron spectra of the blue variety of pectolite known by the trade name Larimar from the Dominican Republic in an attempt to elucidate the origin of the blue colour. The survey scan confirmed the chemical composition of pectolite. The O 1s showed a complex set of bands associated with Si-O-Si, Si-O-(Na,Ca) and OH in the crystal structure of pectolite. From the possible elements suspected to cause the colour, such as Cu, Fe, Mn, and V, only Cu and … Show more
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