Methodology for technological analysis in quartz crystals

Abstract

This article covers a topic discussed in the master’s thesis (Basssi, 2012) on technological analysis of the quartz crystal, from the archaeological site Bibocas II in Jequitaí MG. Through the analysis of the axes in the natural crystal facets is possible to identify important elements on the knapping process. Thus, the technologic analysis of the collection by the proposed approach allows identification of the location of the core / blank, in addition to the description of possible knapping methods.