| Autor: |
George H. Swihart, Ying Sing Li, David H. Dye, Emily R. Hassler |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Archaeological Science. 40:2001-2006 |
| ISSN: |
0305-4403 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jas.2012.12.028 |
| Popis: |
In this paper we explore the potential of non-destructive Infrared reflectance microspectroscopy (IRRMS) for the characterization of chert samples from 10 different geological outcrops in North America with emphasis on the Midcontinent. A principle objective of the project is to determine whether IRRMS analysis can provide a mineral-based signature for bedrock sources of chert artifacts. The technique utilizes a Bio-Rad Digilab FTS-40 Infrared spectroscope and microscope attachment that reflects an infrared beam off a chert specimen. Our findings indicate that spectral features from the molecules constituting minor and trace minerals in chert may provide sufficient characterization for chert sourcing. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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