Journal
MINERALS
Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/min10020104
Keywords
fossil resins; NIR-Raman spectroscopy; 1064 nm laser line; maturation; fossilization; polymerization
Funding
- AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow Poland) [16.16.140.315]
- Polish Geological Institute-National Research Institute [61.9012.1908.00.0]
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Comparative studies of fossil resins of various ages, botanical sources, geological environments, and provenience were provided via a handheld portable Near-Infrared (NIR)-Raman spectrometer and benchtop instrument both working with laser line 1064 nm. The recorded Raman spectra of individual fossil resins were found to be sufficiently similar irrespective to the device type applied, i.e., handheld or benchtop. Thus, the portable equipment was found to be a sufficient tool for the preliminary identification of resins based on botanical and geographical origin criteria. The observed height ratio of 1640/1440 cm(-1) Raman bands did not correlate well with the ages of fossil resins. Hence, it may be assumed that geological conditions such as volcanic activity and/or hydrothermal heating are plausible factors accelerating the maturation of resins and cross-linking processes.
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