Analysis of Micro-Fine Mineral Pigments Based on Laser Raman Spectroscopy

ZHU Wei; XU Wenjing; SHEN Aiguo

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2025 Vol. 44, No. 2

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ZHU Wei, XU Wenjing, SHEN Aiguo. Analysis of Micro-Fine Mineral Pigments Based on Laser Raman Spectroscopy[J]. Rock and Mineral Analysis, 2025, 44(2): 189-200. doi: 10.15898/j.ykcs.202403260068

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ZHU Wei, XU Wenjing, SHEN Aiguo. Analysis of Micro-Fine Mineral Pigments Based on Laser Raman Spectroscopy[J]. Rock and Mineral Analysis, 2025, 44(2): 189-200. doi: 10.15898/j.ykcs.202403260068

Analysis of Micro-Fine Mineral Pigments Based on Laser Raman Spectroscopy

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Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fiber and Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China

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Corresponding author: SHEN Aiguo, agshen@wtu.edu.cn

Received Date: 26 March 2024

Revised Date: 27 June 2024

Accepted Date: 04 July 2024

Available Online: 07 August 2024

Publish Date: 20 March 2025

Abstract

Abstract

Micro-fine pigment minerals have been widely used in artworks, and their particle size, types, etc. determine the quality. Accurate and non-destructive analysis of the composition and distribution of micro-mineral pigments is of great significance. The existing analytical methods include color analysis, but it is difficult to directly determine the minerals’ type by the chrominance values. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy disperse spectroscopy have been applied to the identification of mineral components, but these methods carry the risk of damage to the sample and the process is complex. Here, a non-destructive analysis method for micro-fine minerals based on laser Raman spectroscopy is proposed. Firstly, 25 types of mineral pigments were tested by 532, 638 and 785nm lasers. Then, mineral pigments of different and similar colors were tested by Raman imaging, which detected about 1μm minerals in the microregion. This accurate analysis method achieved the composition and distribution of micro-fine mineral pigments, which is suitable for simultaneous analysis of various micro-fine mineral pigments. The BRIEF REPORT is available for this paper at http://www.ykcs.ac.cn/en/article/doi/10.15898/j.ykcs.202403260068.
- Raman spectroscopy /
- mineral pigments /
- micro-fine minerals /
- microanalysis

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