In this work we report about the micro-PIXE characterization of lapis lazuli rocks, for a provenance study. The final aim is to find markers permitting to identify the origin of the raw material coming from three quarries in regions of historical importance: Afghanistan, Pamir Mountains and Siberia. Due to the heterogeneity of lapis lazuli we concentrate our attention on single phases instead of the whole stone; in particular we focused on the diopside, the more frequent accessory mineral of lazurite, the main phase of lapis lazuli.

Analysis of Diopside in Lapis Lazuli for Provenance Study by Means of Micro-PIXE

RE, ALESSANDRO;ANGELICI, Debora;LO GIUDICE, Alessandro;
2011-01-01

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In this work we report about the micro-PIXE characterization of lapis lazuli rocks, for a provenance study. The final aim is to find markers permitting to identify the origin of the raw material coming from three quarries in regions of historical importance: Afghanistan, Pamir Mountains and Siberia. Due to the heterogeneity of lapis lazuli we concentrate our attention on single phases instead of the whole stone; in particular we focused on the diopside, the more frequent accessory mineral of lazurite, the main phase of lapis lazuli.
2011
Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro Annual Report 2010
Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro
169
170
http://www.lnl.infn.it/~annrep/read_ar/2010/index_intro.htm
A. Re; D. Angelici; L. La Torre; A. Lo Giudice; G. Pratesi; V. Rigato
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