| Abstract: | Cathodoluminescence (CL), the emission of visible light during electron bombardment, was first used in sandstone petrology in the mid-1960‘s. CL techniques are especially useful for determining the origin and source of quartz and feldspar, two of the most common constituents in clastic rocks. CL properties of both minerals are dependent on their temperature of crystallization, duration of cooling, and/or history of deformation. Detrital quartz and feldspar are typically derived from igneous and metamorphic sources and luminesce in the visible range whereas authigenic quartz and feldspar form at low temperatures and do not luminesce. Quantification of luminescent and non-luminescent quartz and feldspar with the scanning electron microscope, electron microprobe, or a commercial CL device can allow for the determination of origin, diagenesis, and source of clastic rocks when used in conjunction with field and other petrographic analyses. |
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| Citation Author: | Ruppert, Leslie, F. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Scanning Micros |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | APPLICATIONS OF CATHODOLUMINESCENCE OF QUARTZ AND FELDSPAR TO SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY.; 1987; Article; Journal; Scanning Micros; Ruppert, Leslie, F. |
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| Citation Year: | 1987 |
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| Text: | APPLICATIONS OF CATHODOLUMINESCENCE OF QUARTZ AND FELDSPAR TO SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY.; 1987; Article; Journal; Scanning Micros; Ruppert, Leslie, F. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1987 00:00 -0600 |
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