Cathodoluminescence Images
zoning patterns in carbonate minerals


Source : Luminescence Microscopy and Spectroscopy : Qualitive and Quantitative Applications
(Charles E. Barker and Otto C. Kopp, Editors)




 

 Concentric zoning in a euhedral calcian  dolomite. Notice that orientation of concentric  zones changes upon crossing a GSB(between  arrows). The overall difference in CL intensity  of the two narrow opposing growth sectors  represents sectoral zoning.

 From Feder and  Prosky(1986).

 Oscillatory concentric zoning in a Mn-doped  synthetic calcite crystal. Nonluminescent  seed crystal is marked "S". Intrasectoral  zoning occurs in the growth sector on the left.  Note that concentric zoning cuts across the  composition interface of the intrasectoral  zoning(arrow).

 From Reeder et al.(1990).

 Concentric zoning superimposed on sectoral  zoning in a calcite cement crystal. Notice that  overall CL intensity changes abruptly at the  GSBs, some of which are indicated by arrows.  

From Reeder and Grams(1987).

 Mn-doped synthethic calcite crystal showing  sectoral- and intrasectoral zoning.  Nonluminescent seed is indicated by "S".  Sectoral zoning occurs where luminescence  changes abruptly at GSBs(short arrows).  Intrasectoral zoning occurs within a 1014  sector at upper left which grew from the  corresponding(1014) face. Weak concentric  zoning(not visible in photo) remains straight  and continuous upon crossing IZ composition  interface(ling arrow).