Bruker Nano Analytics presents:

Gem Sapphires: Understanding their Origins and Quality - The Benefits of Combining micro-XRF and SEM-EDS

On-Demand Session - 42 Minutes

Analysis of Gem Quality Minerals with X-ray Spectroscopy

Gem quality minerals are primarily dependent on the presence (or lack thereof) of trace elements and inclusions. In addition, such information also enables an understanding of the origins of these minerals and the environment in which they occurred. Such information is important to understand the genesis of the deposit as well as the quality of the gem mineral. Specifically, in the case of sapphires, a type of corundum (Al2O3), the presence of trace levels of Fe, Ti, and Cr will determine the color and its intensity. Identification of inclusions in the sapphires and mineral associations in lithological units will yield information on the geological process and the associated pressure – temperature (P-T) constraints.

A combination of micro-XRF, SEM-EDS and SEM-CL will expand your workflow analytical capabilities. Micro-XRF is ideal to analyze large areas at the micrometer scale and is a powerful tool for identifying both trace elements or minerals. In contrast, SEM analysis allows a higher spatial resolution required to understand the elemental and mineralogical processes at a high resolution. The benefits and capabilities of each will be discussed to ultimately provide the best workflow for your analytical needs.

Micro-XRF (M4 TORNADO) images: left - single crystal scan showing the Fe and Ti trace level zonation; right - Identification of various inclusions based on the presence of Si (white), S (yellow), Ca (blue) and K (pink).
Micro-XRF (M4 TORNADO) multi-element image of 18 thin sections highlighting the different lithologies.

Who Should Attend?

  • Geologists trying to understand ore genesis and processes.
  • Researchers from industry and academia who investigate economic mineralization.
  • Gemologists interested in quality control.

Speakers

Dr. Andrew Menzies

Senior Application Scientist - Geology and Mining, Bruker Nano Analytics

Gustavo Miranda-Díaz (Dipl. Geol)

Institut für Mineralogie, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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