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Trace elements in Australian opals using neutron activation analysis

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Neutron activation analysis was used to determine the concentration of trace elements in 42 samples of black, grey and white opals taken from a number of recognised Australian field. The results were evaluated to determine if a relationship existed between trace element content and opal colour.

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  1. Lucas Heights Research Laboratoires, ANSTO Environmental Science Program, Private Mail Bag 1, Menai, NSW, Australia

    G. D. McOrist & J. J. Fardy

  2. Gemmological Association of Australia, 24 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    A. Smallwood (Lecturer)

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McOrist, G.D., Smallwood, A. & Fardy, J.J. Trace elements in Australian opals using neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 185, 293–303 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02041302

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