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Basalt Characterization and Mineralogical Analysis
Core Skills:
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Materials Characterization, Mineralogical Analysis, Sample Preparation, Microstructural Analysis, Chemical Analysis, Scientific Research, Data Interpretation
Led an independent research project focused on the characterization of volcanic rock samples collected from a cinder cone region in the Mojave Desert. Conducted structural, chemical, and microstructural analyses to identify mineral composition and classify the material using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and complementary analytical methods.
Prepared and processed rock samples for powder diffraction and microscopy-based analysis, enabling identification of basaltic structures rich in olivine and magnetite minerals with high iron and magnesium content. The project combined experimental characterization techniques with materials analysis to investigate geological formation and composition.
Research findings were presented at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science conference in Hawaii in Fall 2019.
The poster for the project can be found here.
Advisors:
Dr. Jayesh Bhakta: bhaktaj@lacitycollege.edu
Dr. Terry Boan: boanta@lacitycollege.edu
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