An up-to-date overview of cathodoluminescence microscopy and spectroscopy in the field of
geosciences including new important data on cathodoluminescence spectroscopy physical
parameters and systematic spectral analysis of doped minerals. Each chapter written by a
well-known specialist covers classic and new fields of application such as carbonate
diagenesis silicates brittle deformation in sandstones gemstone recognition
biomineralization economic geology or geochronology. Useful to all scientists graduates and
professional engineers throughout the geosciences community.