OPTICAL MICROSCOPY LABORATORY
Equipment
- Leica DM2700 P (transmitted/reflected light) microscope
- Leica DMC4500 Digital Camera
- Lenovo Ideapad520-15IKB
Applications
- Identification of igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary rocks, and minerals
- Identification of ore minerals
- Identification of rock textures
- Microphotography of minerals and rocks
Deliverables
Written reports including:
- Description of hand specimens and thin sections of rocks and minerals
- Interpretations: origin, history of alteration and deformation
- Captioned photographs and microphotographs of diagnostic features.
Additional deliverables (optional: upon request)
- Summary of report as Power Point presentation and PDF presentation
- Summary of report as poster (PDF format, multiple sizes as requested)
- Summary of report as video (Windows and MacOSX supported formats)
ANCILLARY SERVICES
Geochemistry
Major and trace element analyses of whole rocks or mineral separates are very useful to complement the microscopic characterization of minerals and rocks. We utilize external laboratories for the analytical work. We interpret the data in-house.
Analytical microscopy
Point analysis of the chemical composition of individual mineral phases provides valuable information with regards to the conditions of formation of minerals. This information is particularly relevant when knowledge of temperature and pressure of the environment of formation of minerals and rocks is required. We utilize external laboratories for the analytical work. We interpret the data in-house.
Specialized services
For an in-depth characterization of the materials and fluids from which minerals crystallized or deposited, stable and radiogenic isotopic ratios must be measured. We utilize external laboratories for the analytical work. We interpret the data in-house.