Technical Note: Fake turquoises investigated by Raman microscopy

Highlights • Turquoise simulants were analyzed using Raman microscopy. • Minerals, binders and dyes were characterized. • Treated turquoise is an expression used even when turquoise is the minor component in mixtures.

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Published in:Forensic science international 2016
Main Authors: Bernardino, Nathália D’Elboux, Izumi, Celly M.S, Faria, Dalva L.A. de
Format: Article
Language:English
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Pathology
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Summary:Highlights • Turquoise simulants were analyzed using Raman microscopy. • Minerals, binders and dyes were characterized. • Treated turquoise is an expression used even when turquoise is the minor component in mixtures.
ISSN:0379-0738
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.03.041