Obsidian hydration profile measurements using a nuclear reaction technique
January 1, 1974
AMBIENT water diffuses into the exposed surfaces of obsidian, forming a hydration layer which increases in thickness with time to a maximum depth of 20–40 µm (ref. 1), this layer being the basic foundation of obsidian dating2,3.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Title | Obsidian hydration profile measurements using a nuclear reaction technique |
| DOI | 10.1038/250044a0 |
| Authors | R.R. Lee, D.A. Leich, T.A. Tombrello, J.E. Ericson, I. Friedman |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Nature |
| Index ID | 70001287 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |