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Henry,
     One can see reaction to the electron beam in apatite by the loss  
of CL, evidence of physical damage even with a scanning beam, and  
orientation-dependent migration of halogens that was well documented  
by Stormer et al. (1993, Am. Min.).  We have confirmed Stormer's  
observations in our lab.  I would recommend a 5 micron scanning beam  
at 5 nA and 15 kV for apatite analyses.
eric


On Sep 6, 2006, at 3:01 PM, Henry Barwood wrote:

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> Thanks. I had not noticed significant beam damage in my apatites,  
> but then I’m a (very) modest user of the probe. I do usually try  
> and use as large a spot size as possible. Some phosphates are  
> significantly degraded under the beam no matter how careful you are.
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> Henry
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> Henry Barwood
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> Henry,
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> Microprobe analysis of both the apatite- and bastnaesite-group  
> phases is quite touchy. Beam damage, degassing and elemental  
> migration (potential F and Cl increase in apatite with time) are  
> significant problems for these minerals.
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> Perhaps someone on the list would be interested in collaborating  
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> the analysis of some mineral specimens for publication. I have been
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> conducting studies of syenite minerals from the Arkansas alkalic  
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> for over 20 years and would like to work on some of the  
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> unknowns that has built up. Unfortunately, here at Troy, my research
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> capabilities are somewhat limited. If there is anyone who would  
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> analyze some of the specimens as a co-author, please let me know.  
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> Analysis of brithiolite and silician fluorapatites
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> Mosandrite analysis
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> Examination of the eudialites from Magnet Cove and Jones Mills
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> Reexamination of the rare-earth fluorocarbonates from several  
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> Henry Barwood
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