Calciume-iron-phosphate features in archaeological sediments: Characterization through microfocus synchrotron X-ray scattering analyses

W P Adderley; I L Alberts; I A Simpson; Tim J Wess

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2002.03.001

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Calciume-iron-phosphate features in archaeological sediments: Characterization through microfocus synchrotron X-ray scattering analyses

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Calciume-iron-phosphate features in archaeological sediments: Characterization through microfocus synchrotron X-ray scattering analyses

W P Adderley, I L Alberts, I A Simpson and Tim J Wess

Journal of Archaeological Science, Vol.31(9), pp.1215-1224

2004

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2002.03.001

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Abstract

fish bone

microfocus X-ray small-angle scattering

diagenesis

crystal habit

mineral thickness

The occurrence of amorphous calcium (Ca)-iron (Fe)-phosphate infilling features in thin-section samples from archaeological stratigraphies is increasingly being reported and used in the cultural interpretations of sites. In some contexts, these materials are the product of dissolution and recrystallization of bone material within pores of the soil or sediment matrix. This study uses transmitted microfocus X-ray scattering to characterize and measure features of known cod fish bone ( Gadus morhua ) materials, and compare them to archaeological samples of amorphous Ca-Fe-phosphate infilling material found in thin section from early fishing community sites. The analyses characterize the structure of these features for the first time, and allow discussion of the diagenetic processes that lead to their formation. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Title: Calciume-iron-phosphate features in archaeological sediments: Characterization through microfocus synchrotron X-ray scattering analyses
Authors: W P Adderley (Author) - University of Stirling, United Kingdom
I L Alberts (Author) - De Novo Pharmaceuticals Ltd, United Kingdom
I A Simpson (Author) - University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Tim J Wess (Author) - University of Cardiff, United Kingdom
Publication details: Journal of Archaeological Science, Vol.31(9), pp.1215-1224
Publisher: Academic Press
Date published: 2004
DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2002.03.001
ISSN: 0305-4403
Organisation Unit: Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451377802621
Output Type: Journal article

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