Hunter, F., McDonnell, J. G., Pollard, M. M., Morris, C. and Rowlands, C. (1993). The scientific identification of archaeological jet-like artefacts. Archaeometry 35 (1). Vol 35(1), pp. 69-89.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
The scientific identification of archaeological jet-like artefacts | ||
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Archaeometry 35 (1) | ||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Archaeometry | ||
Volume Volume number and part |
35 (1) | ||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
69 - 89 | ||
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Journal | ||
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
Jet has been widely used in the past for jewellery but was just one of a range of black lithic materials employed. When worked into small objects these materials can be visually indistinguishable, yet discrimination is important because of the restricted occurrence of jet. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a rapid non-destructive discriminatory technique, but not all samples are clearly classified, and inhomogeneity may pose problems. A reassessment of the use of XRF is reported. Other techniques considered include electron spin resonance, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and x-radiography. These were tested on geological materials to define an effective methodology for archaeological material. The recommended approach is a combination of XRF and x-radiography, although preliminary Fourier transform infrared results showed promise. The x-ray techniques were tested on Romano-British assemblages from Catterick and Stanwick. | ||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1993 | ||
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BIAB
(The British Archaeological Bibliography (BAB))
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
20 Jan 2002 |
