The rapid advancement in spectroscopic techniques at micro- and nanoscale offers new methods of investigation in the broad field of mineralogy and opens new frontiers in a wide range of geoscience studies. Spectroscopies are crucial for interpreting a complicated range of behaviour and are often the only means to explore microscopic and rare minerals and mineral inclusions, as well as materials behaviour in extreme conditions.
This session will explore advances in spectroscopic methods for investigating solid, melt, and fluid inclusions in minerals and any other geological materials.
The session will bring together both theoretical, experimental, and naturalist scientists, providing them with an opportunity to share ideas, discuss methods and learn from one another. Particular emphasis will be placed on correlative and in situ workflows, latest improvements, and the integration of spectroscopic data with other techniques. Studies addressing methodological developments, analytical challenges, cultural heritage, geological applications, and interpretations for crustal, magmatic, hydrothermal, metamorphic, deep Earth, and planetary processes are welcome.