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4. Willemite (Zn,Mn)2SiO4


This standard offers a major quantity of zinc in a silicate matrix, as well as providing an excellent means of locating the electron beam through its bright green cathodoluminescence. It is named after King Willem I of the Netherlands.
Locality: Franklin Furnace, NJ, USA


This is a reflected light micrograph of polished Willemite.
Element% Oxide%
O 29.40
Si 13.13SiO2 28.09
Mn 3.73MnO 4.82
Zn 53.74ZnO 66.89


Sum100.0Sum 99.8
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