Advances in Trace Element “Fingerprinting” of Gem Corundum, Ruby and Sapphire, Mogok Area, Myanmar

Advances in Trace Element “Fingerprinting” of Gem Corundum, Ruby and Sapphire, Mogok Area, Myanmar

Mogok gem corundum samples from twelve localities were analyzed for trace element signatures (LA-ICP-MS method) and oxygen isotope values (δ18O, by laser fluorination). The study augmented earlier findings on Mogok gem suites that suggested the Mogok tract forms a high vanadium gem corundum area an...

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Main Authors: F. Lin Sutherland, Khin Zaw, Sebastien Meffre, Tzen-Fui Yui, Kyaw Thu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
Mogok
ruby
sapphire
trace elements
LA-ICP-MS analysis
oxygen isotopes
genetic diversity
geographic typing
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/5/1/61

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