Geological Services

We offer contract field work and petrological analysis of rock and mineral samples for the mining, petroleum and industrial minerals industries. The following services are offered:

Petro1: General Petrology of Rock Samples

Petrological analysis of rock sample. Includes major and minor mineralogy, texture, structure and genetic interpretation. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample, thin section and XRD scan. Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive.

Petro1a: Whole Rock Chemistry Addon for Igneous Rocks
Standard whole rock analyzes by XRF and interpretation of results. Interpretation includes composition, normative mineralogy, chemical classification and genetic classification. Price: AU$200.00 extra

Petro1b: General Petrology of Rock Samples

Petrological analysis of rock sample. Includes major mineralogy only, texture, structure and genetic interpretation. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample and XRD scan. Price: AU$195.00 All inclusive.

Petro2: Ore Petrology of Rock Samples

Petrological analysis of ore/rock sample containing economic minerals. Includes major and minor mineralogy, texture, structure, genetic interpretation and mineral processing interpretation. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample, polished section and XRD scan. Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive.

Petro2b: Ore Petrology of Rock Samples

Petrological analysis of ore/rock sample containing economic minerals. Includes major mineralogy only, texture, structure, genetic interpretation and mineral processing interpretation. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample and XRD scan. Price: AU$195.00 All inclusive.

Petro3: Ore Dressing

Petrological analysis of feed, concentrate or tailing samples. Includes major and minor mineralogy, particle size, liberation, slime/gangue mineral information. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample, polished section and XRD scan. Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive.

Petro4: Mineral Sands Mineral Identification
 
Identification of economic minerals in mineral sand samples. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample, polished section and XRD scan. Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive. Includes written report.

Petro4b: Mineral Sands Mineral Identification
 
Identification of economic minerals in mineral sand samples. Includes major mineralogy only and grain sizes. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample and XRD scan. Price: AU$195.00 All inclusive. Includes written report.

Petro5: Diagenetic Petrology of Rock Samples

Petrological analysis of rock sample with emphasis on reservoir characteristics and post depositional alteration affecting porosity and permeability. Includes major and minor mineralogy, clay mineralogy, texture, structure, porosity and permeability characteristics and genetic interpretation. Analysis includes a written report with interpretation of coarse sample, thin section and XRD scan. Price: AU$495.00 All inclusive.

Explor1: Diamond Indicator Mineral Identification

Microscopic examination of stream sediment samples for diamond indicator minerals. Includes written report. Price: AU$20.00 per sample.

Photo1: Digital Photomicrograph

Digital photography with a polarizing microscope or stereo microscope. Price: AU$30.00 per photo.

Core1: Core Logging

Logging of drilling core/cuttings  Price: AU$300.00 per day plus expenses.

Field1: Field Work

Geological field work  Price: AU$300.00 per day plus expenses

Research1: Research\Geological Work

Research/Geological Work  Price: AU$300.00 per day

Terms and Conditions

Allow 3-4 weeks for completion of petrological work.
Samples submitted should at least 200g in weight. Processed stream sediment samples should be at least 50g in weight.
All payments for lab work must be made in advance by check or credit card. Field work is paid 50% up front, 50% upon completion.
All work is guaranteed.

Send Samples with Payment to:

MinServ (Mineral Services)
5 Cassia Crt, Wantirna
Vic, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 03 9887 2315
Fax: 03 9887 2315
Intl Ph: +61-3-9887 2315
Intl Fax: +61-3-9887 2315
Letter Animationemail: support@geologynet.com