Quantitative study of Al-Si ordering in an orthoclase feldspar using an analytical transmission electron microscope.

J. Tafto, P R Buseck

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Abstract

Electron channelling was used to determine Al-Si ordering in a Madagascar orthoclase. The results, indicating 71% Al occupancy in the T1 site, agreed with previous determinations by diffraction methods. -J.A.Z.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)944-950
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Mineralogist
Volume68
Issue number9-10
StatePublished - Jan 1 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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