Abstract
This chapter examines results from the application of LA-ICP-MS to the identification of sources of obsidian from the Western Pacific. Albeit not non-destructive, the minimal sample size necessary, and the precision and accuracy of analysis for a wide range of major, minor, trace and rare earth elements enables LA-ICP-MS not only to geochemically fingerprint archaeological artifacts to known source locations, but also to provide information about general geological contexts from which these objects derived.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Recent Advances in Laser Ablation ICP-MS for Archaeology |
Editors | L. Dussubieux, M. Golitko, B. Gratuze |
Place of Publication | Heidelberg, Germany |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 141-162 |
Volume | 1 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662498927 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |