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Standards for electron microprobe

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David Dolejs
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 10:59 AM

Dear colleagues,

we are about to renew our mineral standards for electron microprobe.  I
am aware that one can order the ready-to-go 27, 28 or 53 mineral blocks
but want to explore additional opportunities.  In the past, we have also
used Cameca and other sets.

If anyone has an appreciated, recent supplier for polished blocks or
mineral sets for self-mounting, I would be grateful for advice.

With many thanks and best wishes,
David

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David Dolejs  (Professor of Mineralogy & Petrology)
Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Freiburg
Albertstr. 23b, 79104 Freiburg i.Br., Germany
Tel direct: +49 (0)761 203 6395 / secretary: +49 (0)761 203 6396
Web: http://www.minpetro.uni-freiburg.de/team/dolejs

Dear colleagues, we are about to renew our mineral standards for electron microprobe. I am aware that one can order the ready-to-go 27, 28 or 53 mineral blocks but want to explore additional opportunities. In the past, we have also used Cameca and other sets. If anyone has an appreciated, recent supplier for polished blocks or mineral sets for self-mounting, I would be grateful for advice. With many thanks and best wishes, David -- David Dolejs (Professor of Mineralogy & Petrology) Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Freiburg Albertstr. 23b, 79104 Freiburg i.Br., Germany Tel direct: +49 (0)761 203 6395 / secretary: +49 (0)761 203 6396 Web: http://www.minpetro.uni-freiburg.de/team/dolejs