Hi Probe users!
I am interested in collecting crystal sized (mm2) x-ray maps without collecting xrays on my epoxy. I know of the irregular-shaped quantitative mapping possibilities, but was wondering if it can be done with regular x-ray mapping. I can see how the quant maps can be useful, but they do take a long time, especially if there are two rounds of maps to collect per sample.
On a different, but related note. If I wanted to use the quantitative mapping, is is possible to estimate the amount of Si, Al (for example) in a plag based on the Ca, Na, K values? Or Si in olivine, etc. In other words, is it possible to collect just the pertintent cations for An, Fo, Mg#, etc, and maybe some trace elements and then estimate Si from the rest? Perhaps this is a silly question...
Anyway, thanks for the input and glad to be a part of the forum!
Cheers,
Dawn