DOI: 10.1017/s0016756800025267. Application of backscattered electron microscopy in shale petrology

Application of backscattered electron microscopy in shale petrology

10.1017/s0016756800025267

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Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Geological Magazine (56)

Abstract

SummaryA grey pyritic mudstone from Central Wales (Red Vein unit of the Dicellograptus anceps zone, Upper Ordovician Ashgill) has been examined in thin section by scanning electron microscopy using backscattered electrons. Using backscatter it is possible to identify individual mineral constituents of the mudstone by virtue of their atomic number (Z) contrast and differential hardness (relief). The amount of detail observable is far greater than that possible with optical microscopy. Valuable information can be obtained relating to particle form, orientation, texture and internal structure which aids in interpretation of the deformational and diagenetic history of the rock. The adoption of electron microscopical methods in the study of thin sections and polished rock chip surfaces promises to revolutionize the field of shale petrology.

Bibliography

Krinsley, D. H., Pye, K., & Kearsley, A. T. (1983). Application of backscattered electron microscopy in shale petrology. Geological Magazine, 120(2), 109â114.

Authors 3

D. H. Krinsley (first)
K. Pye (additional)
A. T. Kearsley (additional)

References 12 Referenced 47

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Type	When
Created	16 years, 3 months ago (May 1, 2009, 2:40 a.m.)
Deposited	6 years, 2 months ago (May 24, 2019, 11:30 a.m.)
Indexed	9 months ago (Nov. 19, 2024, 11:15 a.m.)
Issued	42 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1983)
Published	42 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1983)
Published Online	16 years, 3 months ago (May 1, 2009)
Published Print	42 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1983)

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BibTeX

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