Specimen data for Chamosite

Tom Mortimer catalog number: u449

Identification method: Visual

The EDS plots below are of a similar specimens from the Mascot Mine. Although these plots are from a qualitative analyses, it is the best reproducible data known to the author. The plots may be useful as a comparative reference for future analysis of specimens from this locality. Elements sodium and lighter do not give a response on the top plot instrument. The specimen for the top plot was provided by Art Smith and the analysis performed by Excalibur Minerals.
Chamosite EDS plot

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Elements oxygen and lighter do not give a response for the instrument used for the plot below. The specimen for the plot below was provided by Bob Janules and the analysis performed by the University of New Orleans.

Chamosite EDS plot

Notes: Reference: article by Bob Janules, "Micromounters of New England Newsletter", October 2003, (No. 249). This specimen was collected by Bob.