Vancouver Petrographics Ltd.
8080 Glover Road, Langley, B.C. V1M 3S3
Phone: (604)888-1323 Fax: (604)888-3642

PETROGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS - PRICING

 

Petrographic Descriptions (not including sample prep) Detailed descriptions are of Polished Thin Sections in reflected light (for opaque minerals) and transmitted light, and of Thin Sections in transmitted light only. The basic cost per section includes ONE photograph. Normally, ONE to FOUR photographs are taken per section to illustrate pertinent petrographic features. Please specify if photos are NOT required, otherwise they will be included. Please supply as much geological information as possible and list any specific questions you have regarding the samples. The more information you give us, the more we will be able to help you. For example, inclusion of a sample location map and geological map will help us to help you interpret spatial and genetic relations between samples. For a suite of samples, the report will include a summary (in which samples are classified and specific questions by the client are answered), detailed descriptions of each sample (some very similar samples may be grouped), and photographs accompanied by descriptions of the photographs. When enough background information is supplied by the client, the summary report also will include comments regarding genesis of the samples where appropriate. Thin Sections: $160.00 Can., $160.00 U.S. Polished Thin Sections: $180.00 Can. $180.00 U.S.
Each Photo (after the first one per sample)	$20.00 Can.	$20.00 U.S.
Samples not requiring photos	$10.00 Can. less per sample	$10.00 U.S. less per sample
Rush orders: petrography: 35% additional charge. (Note: for sample preparation 50% additional charge).

*Rush Orders Delivery Time for Sample Preparation is 6-15 business days and for petrographic reports is 7-20 business days from time of receipt of raw materials at the laboratory in Langley.

Detailed descriptions include interpreted rock name, visual modal analysis, description of mineral texture, size, and alteration, texture and mineralogy of replacement patches and veins, deformational events, and relative ages of features. Photographs illustrate pertinent textures and mineral relations. Where possible, hypothesis of genesis will be made.

Identification of some minerals may require the Scanning Electron Microprobe or X-ray Diffraction. Before doing such studies, we will advise you if they are appropriate for mineral identification in your samples and consult you regarding timing and cost.

Representative Petrographic Reports

Link to detailed petrographic reports on two individual samples, XT-1 and XT-2.