Most of the approaches to solve the unmixing problem are based on the Linear Mixing Model (LMM) which is questionable. Therefore, nonlinear spectral model is generally used to study the effects of multiple scattering in the complex surfaces. In this paper, we have demonstrated the application of Radiative Transform Equation (RTE) based Hapke multi scattering model. The Hapke model based non-lin...

II. Polarizing light microscope and geological samples III. Refractive index and its measurement IV. Optical classes-indicatrix theory V. Relationship of optical properties to crystal chemistry VI. Advanced methods in optical mineralogy GLOSSARY anisotropic mineral: A mineral with more than one principal refractive index. birefringence: The mathematical difference between the largest and smalle...

Using fine recycled concrete aggregates (FRCA) in manufacturing points towards achieving sustainability aggregate valorisation. The higher absorption and amount of hardened cement paste FRCA may impair performance. One the most influenced properties is drying shrinkage; this because extra content porosity deformability when compared to natural sand. Thus, influence on shrinkage appears depend q...

A multi-user integrated suite of instruments designed to optimize the search for evidence of life on Mars is described. The package includes: -Surface inspection and surface environment analysis to identify the potential Mars landing sites, to inspect the surface geology and mineralogy, to search for visible surficial microbial macrofossils, to study the surface radiation budget and surface oxi...

Int roduct ion. . . Coahuila Mountain Area. Sketch of the Regional Geology. Geological Relations of the Pegmatites General Statement. . . . . Pegmatites of Group I Pegmatites of Group Il Mineralogy of the Pegmatites. Group I General Mineralogy. . . . Andalusite. . . . Other Minerals. Group II General Mineralogy. Evidence for Two Generations of Pegmatites Winchester Area. . . Sketch of the Regio...

Background: Tender coconut water contains antioxidants vitamin C, amino acids, L-arginine, polyphenols, selenium, and minerals that prevent oxidative stress, anemia, inflammation. It also lowers lipid profiles, increases enzyme antioxidant status, controls peroxidation. Previous investigations have shown tender provides health benefits but is difficult to store. This due its short shelf life, w...

Smectites, clay minerals commonly found in soils and sediments, vary widely in their ability to adsorb organic chemicals. Recent research has demonstrated the importance of surface charge density and properties of exchangeable cations in controlling the affinity of smectites for organic molecules. In this study, we induced hysteresis in the crystalline swelling of smectites to test the hypothes...

Purpose: To study the mechanical and dynamic swelling properties of grewia gum, evaluate its compression behaviour and determine the effect of drying methods on its properties. Methods: Compacts (500 mg) of both freeze-dried and air-dried grewia gum were separately prepared by compression on a potassium bromide (KBr) press at different pressures and subjected to Heckel analysis. Swelling studie...