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

Journal of Archaeological Science

Volumn 31, Issue 9, 2004, Pages 1215-1224

  Adderley, W Paul ^a   Alberts, Ian L ^b   Simpson, Ian A ^a   Wess, Timothy J ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING   (United Kingdom)

^b De Novo Pharmaceuticals Ltd   (United Kingdom)

^c CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Crystal habit; Diagenesis; Fish bone; Microfocus X ray small angle scattering; Mineral thickness

Indexed keywords

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE; BONE; DIAGENESIS; FISHING COMMUNITY; STRATIGRAPHY; TAPHONOMY;

EID: 3042608355     PISSN: 03054403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2002.03.001     Document Type: Article

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