Publications
° Clarke, G.L., Daczko, N.R. and Nockolds, C. 2001. A method for applying matrix corrections to X-ray intensity
maps using the Bence-Albee algorithm and Matlab. Journal of Metamorphic
Geology, 19, 635-644.
Abstract
Matlab scripts are presented
that apply the Bence & Albee (1968) matrix correction algorithm to X-ray
intensity data collected as element maps on a Cameca SX-50 microprobe. Once
generated, large data sets of mapped oxide weight per cent values or cation
numbers that retain spatial information can be used in routine petrological
plots. An example of the technique evaluates the compositional range of
barrositic amphibole in an eclogite from New Caledonia. Cation maps are
generated for a sample to examine aspects of equilibration during the partial
hydration of the eclogite facies assemblage.
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