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As a full service petrographic lab, we prepare both covered and polished slide sections, as well as offer in-depth petrographic descriptions.

We have developed specialized techniques in the preparation of thin sections of unusual materials such as soluble minerals, soil, clay, fossils, archaeological artifacts and kimberlites.

PRINTABLE PRICE LIST & ORDER FORM

Sample Preparation, Descriptions & Accessories

Type	Price
THIN SECTIONS	30 MICRONS, COVERED OR UNCOVERED
27 mm x 46 mm (Standard)	$25
50 mm x 75 mm	$75
POLISHED THIN SECTIONS	30 MICRONS
27 mm x 46 mm (Standard)	$50
50 mm x 75 mm	$150
POLISHED THICK SECTIONS	200+ MICRONS
27 mm x 46 mm (Standard)	$35
25 mm diameter	$32
32 mm diameter	$35
KIMBERLITES	OPTIONS
THIN SECTION	$35
WEDGED THIN SECTION	$38
POLISHED THIN SECTION	$60
CORE SLAB MATTE FINISH	$35
SAND PERCUSSION DRILL CHIPS AND MILL CONCENTRATES	OPTIONS
COVERED THIN SECTION (27 mm x 46 mm)	$32
POLISHED THIN SECTION	$55
OPTIONAL	PREPARATIONS
CLEAR EPOXY	$3
BLUE EPOXY	$5
CONCRETE	$8
K-FELDSPAR STAINING	$5 REGULAR $7 LARGE
MISCELLANEOUS	OPTIONS
FLUID INCLUSIONS (Prepared to desired thickness)	$60
INDICATOR MINERAL GRAINS PREPARATION	$.75/grain
INDICATOR MINERAL GRAINS POLISHING (100-200 grains)	$60
POLISHING, ROCK CUTTING/GRINDING, DISPLAY POLISHING	Call for pricing.
PETROGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS	PER SECTION
27 mm x 46 mm Thin Section Description	$225
27 mm x 46 mm Polished Thin Section Description	$250
50 mm x 75 mm Thin Section Description	$250
50 mm x 75 mm Polished Thin Section Description	$300
ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT	OPTIONS
CORE DISPLAY CASE	$750
BOX OF 100 THIN SECTION SLIDES	$20
SLIDE STORAGE BOXES	Small $3 Large $12.50
DIAMOND PRODUCTS BLOCK SAW (CC800M)	Call for availability & pricing.
SAW BLADES	Call for availability & pricing.
BLACK SILICON ABRASIVES	Call for availability & pricing.