Micropetrology for Beginners An Introduction to the Use of the Microscope in T
Micropetrology for Beginners An Introduction to the Use of the Microscope in T
J E Wynfield James Eric Wynfield Rhodes
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In either case the test is performed on a slide, from which the cover-glass has been removed by gentle heating and superfluous balsam wiped away with a little alcohol. On to the cleaned surface of the mineral to be investigated is placed one drop of the acid, by means of a rod, 1 and allowed to act for some time, according to circumstances. It is then washed off thoroughly, and a small pool of the stain (fuchsin or anilin blue) poured on. After allowing to stand a minute the dye is washed off, ...and, should the mineral not have taken a deep enough stain, the etching and staining process repeated. After etching with HC1, olivine, serpentine, chlorite, felspathoids, analcime, and anorthite stain. After etching with HF, orthoclase stains slightly, plagioclase stains deeply, whilst quartz etches but does not stain at all. Boricky's Microchemical Test. A. Drop of fluosilicic acid is placed on the section of the mineral to be examined (the other parts of the section may be protected by covering with Canada balsam) and allowed to evaporate slowly in a desiccator.
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