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definition | Single analysis averaged from an area of interest. |
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definition | Representative of bulk sample or specimen composition; e.g. soil, groundwater. Not commonly applied to rock samples. |
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definition | Aliquot of multiple grains analysed, which homogenises geochemical and isotopic abundances of the analysed grains. |
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definition | Single analysis performed along a linear transect of a mineral or material. |
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definition | Entire single grain was analysed, commonly dissolving the entire grain for analysis. |
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definition | Discrete spatial analysis of a larger mineral or material, typically <300 µm. |
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definition | Representative of whole rock composition; used only for rock samples. |
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definition | Fine-grained, dry, granular material. |
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definition | Fused glass bead produced from powder from crushing a cohesive material or minerals, homogenising the constituent composition of the initial material. |
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definition | Mounted individual grains from a seperate. Does not preserve textural information. |