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Refractive index determination using the central focal masking technique with dispersion colors.

January 1, 1983

The procedures, precision, advantages and limitations of central focal masking ("dispersion staining'), a technique for determining the refractive indices of microfragments by the immersion method and for distinguishing between minerals in an immersion mount, are described. -J.A.Z.

Publication Year 1983
Title Refractive index determination using the central focal masking technique with dispersion colors.
Authors R.E. Wilcox
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title American Mineralogist
Index ID 70011206
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse