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Services:

1) Thin section petrography - microscopic identification and description of mineral assemblages in polished natural crystalline rock (thin)-sections; includes modal estimates; grain size ranges; several photographs.2) Digital photography of minerals and rocks under the microscope, in different light settings (transmitted, reflected and cross-polarized light)3) Marking and documentation of target areas for electron microprobe analysis/SEM/Laser-Ablation-ICP-MS4) Electron microprobe analyses using semi-quantitative EDS (using a scanning electron microscope - SEM) or quantitative WDS analyses using an electron microprobe) – ask for availability and costs5) Processing of raw electron microprobe data including mineral formula calculation6) Evaluation, interpretation and plotting of mineral chemical data (electron microprobe analyses).

Credentials:

• Ph.D. in Mineralogy & Petrography from the Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany• Over 30 years’ experience in thin section petrography, optical mineralogy, electron microprobe analysis and mineral data processing & interpretation of various ore assemblages (particularly Ni-Cu-PGE, VMS, orogenic gold, SEDEX, BIF, porphyry and hydrothermal vein deposits), hydrothermal alteration, kimberlite indicator minerals and rare metals in carbonatites and alkaline rocks working for research scientists at Natural Resources Canada and provincial Geological Surveys as well as Canadian mining companies.• Sessional Lecturer in mineralogy and optical mineralogy (microscopy) at Ottawa University

1) Petrography (Thinsection Microscopy) of natural crystalline rocks
Includes optical identification, description and rough modal and grain size estimates of major and minor mineral phases, overview description of assemblage, paragenesis and texture of the rock, and up to four colour photomicrographs of individual mineral phases, textures or assemblages.PTS – standard polished thin section (±0.03mm thick) description .............................$200 per section
CTS – covered thin section (no ore petrography) description...........................................$175 per section
TPS – thick polished section (> 0.03 mm), ore petrography only......................................$175 per section2) Additional photography*.................................................................................................................$5 per view
*each photograph may be taken in more than one light settings (e.g. PPL + XPL or transmitted + reflected light), i.e. result in multiple photos per view. Each photo has a scale bar. Labeling of mineral phases on request.3) Marking and documentation of areas of interest on polished sections for analytical work (e.g. SEM, EPMA or Laser-Ablation ICP-MS)......………………………………………………………………….$95/hour.4) Preparation of polished thin sections from rock cut-offs:.……………$45 per polished thin section
Please submit pre-sawn rock cut-offs 1x2x1/2 inch; allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.5) (semi-)Quantitative electron microprobe analyses – please check for current prices and availability; up to 24 elements per analysis and a minimum of 40 analyses per order.6) Data evaluation, processing (mineral formula calculation), plotting and interpretation of quantitative electron microprobe analyses: ……………………………………………………..….$95/hour.7) Special petrographic requests are always welcome and negotiable..........................................................* All prices are in Canadian dollars not including HST (13%)

• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
• Albert Geological Survey
• British Columbia Geological Survey
• NWT Geological Survey
• Nunavut Geoscience Office
• Agnico Eagle
• Atlantic Mining
• CAMIRO
• C.T. Barrie & Associates
• First Quantum Minerals
• Franklin Geosciences
• Integra Resources
• Vancouver Petrographics