Cathodoluminescence and Raman Spectromicroscopy of Forsterite in Tagish Lake Meteorite: Implications for Astromineralogy

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Optical microscope ((a) reflected light and (c) cross-polarized modes), scanning electron microscope ((e) backscattered electron microscope and (b) cathodoluminescence), and cathodoluminescence color ((d) and (f) at high magnification of the selected grain) images of TLa area showing a forsteritic barred chondrule. Scale: width of the chondrule is around 1 mm.

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