GEOLOGICAL SERVICES

We offer contract field work, XRF, Raman and petrological analysis of rock, mineral and other samples particularly for the mining, petroleum, industrial minerals, jewellery, environmental, health and safety industries. Instruction and setup of spectrometers and software. See also the laboratory for sample test reports. The following services are offered:
Contact: Bob +61 412779874, 0412779874
minserv@geologynet.com

Services by Qualified Geologist, BAppSc, BSc (Hons)

Gold purity testing for gold items by XRF. Gold jewellery, grains, nuggets and bar can be assayed for compositions from 1% to 99.99%. A report is provided, giving elemental composition in percent, for example:
Au: 97.82%
Ag: 1.14%
Cu: 1.04%
Certificate provided for precious metals
I will also report the Karat purity; for example, 9K, 14K, 18K, 24K
Metal analysis, all kinds of metals.
Mineral and ore testing, all kinds of minerals and ores for elements from K to U on the periodic table. For minerals, a 2mm grain or larger is sufficient.  XRF is quantitative or semi-quantitative, depending on the type of sample. Detection limits vary considerably, depending on the sample, from 0.001% to 1%. This price is for a basic report showing element percentage. A XRF spectral plot showing peaks and a sample photo can be provided for $10 extra.
Meteorite testing
Many other materials and elements

XRF1

    • XRF analysis of sample/item. Includes report and semi- or quantitative analysis.
    • Minimum size 2mm grain. If your sample is a large gold or metal sample, all we need are some drill shavings, obtained with 3/16 inch drill.
    • Items can be dropped off at my home, sent by tracked mail or courier. Drop off in Leopold, 3224. Please include return postage if sending by mail.

Price: AU$20.00 per sample

Raman1

    • Raman or UV/Vis/NIR spectrometry identification of a gem or mineral. Includes identification of gem or mineral by Raman or UV/Vis/NIR spectrometry. Raman is arguably the best method for scientifically proving the ID of diamonds from simulants. Raman is an excellent non-destructive method for scientifically proving the ID of gemstones from simulants and fakes. Ideally suited to Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Pearls and other precious gemstones. Tested while in setting, without any modification etc. Not available for all minerals. Minimum size 0.5mm grain. Certificate supplied. We also confirmation test organic compounds, chemicals and plastics using Raman spectrometry.

Price: AU$20.00 per sample

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RAD1

    • Scintillation counting of sample. Determination of radioactivity in wipe sample, mineral etc.

Price: AU$20.00 per sample

Photo1: Digital Photomicrograph

    • Digital photography with a polarizing microscope or stereo microscope.

Price: AU$5.00 per photo.

Core1: Core Logging/Borehole Logging

    • Logging of drilling core/cuttings or borehole

Price: AU$500.00 per day plus expenses.

Field1: Field Work

    • eg: field surveying, well/drill site supervision, environment testing (water/soil/mine), soil/chip sampling, photography
      Geological field work.

Price: AU$500.00 per day plus expenses.

Research1: Research\Geological Work

    • eg: literature surveys, survey planning, aerial/satellite photo interp, wireline log/stratigraphy interp, contour/3d mapping/reserves, data analysis/interpretation/processing, systems design, geochemistry, mineralogy
      Research/Geological Work.

Price: AU$300.00 per day

Petrography is a microscopic technique for examining mineral samples to obtain information about their texture, structure and composition, usually for mining and exploration. Petrology is a wider study, encompassing chemical and field data, as well as petrographic data.

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 and photo with interpretation of coarse sample, thin section and XRD as required.

Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive.

Petro1a: Whole Rock Chemistry Addon for Igneous Rocks

    • Standard whole rock analysis 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 and photo with interpretation of coarse sample.

Price: AU$40.00 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 and photo with interpretation of coarse sample, polished section and XRD/XRF as required.

Price: AU$295.00 All inclusive.

Petro4: Mineral Sands Mineral Identification

    • Identification of economic minerals in mineral sand samples. Analysis includes a written report and photo with interpretation of coarse sample, polished section and XRF as required.

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 and photo with interpretation of coarse sample.

Price: AU$40.00 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 and photo with interpretation of coarse sample, thin section and XRD scan, as required.

Price: AU$495.00 All inclusive.

Explor1: Diamond Indicator Mineral Identification

    • Microscopic examination of stream sediment samples for diamond indicator minerals. Includes written report and Raman ID of diamonds, as required.

Price: AU$20.00 per sample.

Photo1: Digital Photomicrograph

    • Digital photography with a polarizing microscope or stereo microscope.

Price: AU$5.00 per photo.

Terms and Conditions

All payments for lab work must be made in advance by direct debit 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)
Ph: +61 412779874, 0412779874
email: minserv@geologynet.com

  • Lab Equipment
  • Trinocular Petrographic Microscope
  • Trinocular Ore Microscope
  • Trinocular Stereo Microscope
  • Spectroscope
  • Refractometer
  • UV/VIS/NIR Spectrometer
  • XRF Spectrometer
  • Raman Spectrometer
  • LIBS Spectrometer
  • MXDPP MCA
  • Amptek DP5 MCA
  • FSDD XRF Detectors
  • Canberra MCA
  • Portable MCA
  • Evironment Testing Kit (pH, TDS, Alkalinity, Acidity, O2, CO2, Hardness, Salinity, Phosphorous, Nitrogen, Potash etc.)
  • Buehler Minimet Grinder/Polisher
  • 8″ Flat Lap for Grinding/Polishing
  • Hand Lapping Plates
  • 10″ Diamond Trim Saw
  • Hydraulic Press
  • Rock Crusher/Grinder
  • Dolly Pot
  • Slide Holders
  • PC’s and Laptops with Windows Versions
  • 42″ LG HD 3D Monitor/TV
  • Digital Microscope Camera
  • Canon Digital SLR
  • Toshiba DV Camera
  • SW/LW UV Lamp
  • Scintillation Detector and MCA
  • Geiger Counter and Scaler
  • Minelab Metal Detector GPX4500
  • Digital Scales 0.01g and 0.1g Sensitivity
  • Lab Sieve Set and Shaker
  • Glassware/Labware
  • Oven
  • Hardness Points
  • Compass/Clinometer
  • Borehole Camera
  • Garmin Handheld GPS
  • Navman in car GPS
  • NBN and Wifi Internet
  • Spot GPS
  • IPhone
  • Fax
  • Color Inkjet Printer
  • Laser Printer
  • Film and Paper Scanner
  • Vehicles
  • GM Holden 4WD
  • Jayco Caravan
  • Technical Library
  • Information Technology
  • Earth Sciences/Physics/Chemistry
  • High Speed Broadband World Wide Web Access
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  • Microsoft Office
  • Corel Draw
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
  • Quickbooks
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Net
  • Google Maps
  • WordPress
  • Skater Obfuscator
  • AnyI2C
  • McAfee
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  • AOMEI Backupper
  • Coffee Cup
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  • TinkerCAD
  • Davinci 3D Printer
  • Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
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  • Winrock
  • Xrdcalc
  • DrillholeMS
  • Field Tools
  • Spectragryph
  • PyMca
  • CiLT
  • RadProCalc
  • Crystal Sleuth
  • NCD Base
  • MicroCap
  • XSpectrumDX
  • DppMCA
  • MCALab
  • Atomic PC
  • PRA
  • Theramino
  • Images Plus
  • Physical, Optical, Chemical Property Databases etc.