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A novel method to accurately source obsidian and basalt artifacts (2016)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Bruce Kaiser. Jennifer DeGraffenried. Nathan Nelson.

Development of a Unique Sourcing and Artifact Analysis Technique and Database for Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah, USA. Using the Tracer III SD xrf laboratory system as a key component, a very precise and detailed methodology was developed for the elemental measurement, material type identification, and geological source location of artifacts found on Dugway Proving Grounds.Following 8 steps led to a very precise and accurate elemental analysis of the Dugway basalt and obsidian artifacts and...