Shining Light on Dark Matter: Advancing Functional Analysis of Obsidian Tools with Confocal Scanning Microscopy

This repository provides the raw data necessary to reproduce the analyses presented in the paper "Shining Light on Dark Matter: Advancing Functional Analysis of Obsidian Tools with Confocal Scanning Microscopy" by Pichon et al. Contents of the Repository: 1. PLU Files: Data collected using a Sensofar Plu Neox white-light scanning confocal microscope on experimental obsidian tools employed in various cutting activities, including: Butchery De-skinning fresh hides from grease and meaty tissues Cutting tanned leather Harvesting domestic ripe cereals Harvesting semi-green wild cereals Sawing wet limestone Data collected on tools used for scraping activities, such as: Dry hide Dry antler Soaked antler Fresh bone Softwood Fresh reeds Wet limestone Data collected on non-used areas on obsidian raw material included in the experimental program. 2. CSV Files: Cutting and Scraping Tools: Raw 3D surface measurement data from the experimental obsidian tools. Non-used obsidian: Raw 3D surface measurement data from non-used obsidian samples.