ISSN: 0090-3973
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A Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Analyzing Sedimentary Rocks and Soils

Burnett, AD
Professor of engineering geology,Florida Atlantic University,FL,

(Received 10 January 1994; accepted 12 September 1994)

Abstract

Mineralogical studies of sedimentary rocks or sedimentary deposits are often required for engineering geological projects. X-ray diffraction analytical techniques are usually employed for this purpose but these methods are often complex and involved. Several different X-ray diffraction methods are described and a single suitable procedure is chosen and described in detail. The chosen method includes analysis of both clay and non-clay minerals and qualitative and quantitative interpretation.

Keywords:
analysis, clay, clay fraction, mineralogy, sediments, sedimentary rocks, soil, whole rock, quantitative analysis, X-ray diffraction

Paper ID: JTE10902J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10902J
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