Patterns of tool use: Scanning electron microscopy of experimental quartz tools

114 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. Contents Preface 1. Preparing for the experimental analysis 2. The experiments 3. Location of the used edge and interpretation of the methods of use 4. Inferring the worked material 5. A preliminary model of wear formation on quartz tool edges 6. Inferring the worked material 2. A test of the wear formation model by chemical etching of wear features on experimental quartz tools 7. Summary. Scanning electron microscopy of experimental quartz tools.