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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.
Sample Preparation, Descriptions & Accessories
Type | Price |
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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. |
THE ORIGINAL FULL SERVICE PETROGRAPHIC LAB
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