In the world of geological and mineral analysis, preparing thin sections is critical for examining the internal structure and composition of rock samples. Using QATM equipment, we can ensure ...

Ever wonder how Earth scientists examine rocks? We cut them up and throw them under a microscope ... and then everything ...

Thin sections are very thin slivers of rock (about 30 μm thick) cut from cores. When examined with a polarizing microscope, these samples reveal the mineral composition and fabric of the rocks. That ...

The Raman Microspectroscopy Laboratory is a core research facility housed in the Department of Geological Sciences for fast, non-destructive characterization and chemical imaging of diverse materials ...