Synthetic georgite has shown high catalytic activity for a number of catalytic processes including methanol synthesis and the water gas shift reaction. Consequently, it is of considerably interest to the catalysis community. However, characterization of this material is extremely difficult due to its highly amorphous nature. We propose to compare, on TOSCA, measurements of georgeite in its initial state and after heating to 100, 225 and 325°C (corresponding to steps in the TGA) to understand the importance of the occluded water within the structure. Then under the optimal conditions measure the spectrum of zincian georgeite. Additionally we would perform measurements on other reference hydroxycarbonates specifically: malachite, aurichalcite and rossersite. Based on an Xpress measurement of malachite an 8h measurement time per sample is required. Accordingly, we request 3 days on TOSCA.