Laser ablation and solution Q-ICPMS trace-element analyses undertaken on aliquots of Durango and McClure Mountain apatite
An accuracy (relative to the solution data) and precision of < 5% can be obtained for most trace elements in Durango (Y, the REE, Sr, Mn, V, Th and U)
This generic approach can be modified and applied to characterize other natural LA-ICPMS mineral standards such as zircon, rutile or titanit