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Petrographic Laboratory


  • Electron microprobe - measures elemental contents of rock thin sections

  • X-ray diffraction system - determines mineral phases in powdered samples

  • Image analyzer Cathodluminoscope - identifies mineral phases in thin sections

  • Research microscopes, rock saws and automatede thin section equipment - for preparation of rock and mineral specimens
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