HN
Hanna Nekvasil
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 5:35 PM
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
*(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
Thank you!
--
*Hanna Nekvasil*
*Professor of Geochemistry*
*Department of Geosciences*
*Stony Brook University*
*Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100*
*(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
*Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu <Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>*
JR
Jason R. Price
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 6:04 PM
Applied Petrographic Services, Inc.
222 Harvey Avenue
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/222+Harvey+Avenue+%0D%0A+Greensburg+PA+15601+USA?entry=gmail&source=g>
Greensburg PA 15601 USA
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/222+Harvey+Avenue+%0D%0A+Greensburg+PA+15601+USA?entry=gmail&source=g>
T: 724-834-3559
F: 724-834-3556
www.petrography.net
info@petrography.net
On Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 1:02 PM Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <
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> Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
> research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
> Thank you!
>
>
> --
> *Hanna Nekvasil*
> *Professor of Geochemistry*
> *Department of Geosciences*
> *Stony Brook University*
> *Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100*
> *(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
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Matt Kohn
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 6:27 PM
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/ http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/ https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/ https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/ https://optical.minpet.org/
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/ <http://www.petrography.com/>), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/ <https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/>).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
*******************************************************************************************************************************
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/ <https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/>
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6 <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6>, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9 <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9>
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/ <https://optical.minpet.org/>
*******************************************************************************************************************************
> On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
>
> Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
>
> --
> Hanna Nekvasil
> Professor of Geochemistry
> Department of Geosciences
> Stony Brook University
> Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
> (631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
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Garrison, Jennifer M.
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 8:14 PM
Hello,
I use Quality Thin Sections in Tucson, AZ. They do a good job. Once I did get a batch of thin sections that were too thick, and they offered to redo them.
Jen
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Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edumailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
Hello,
I use Quality Thin Sections in Tucson, AZ. They do a good job. Once I did get a batch of thin sections that were too thick, and they offered to redo them.
Jen
From: Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
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Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu<mailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>
GH
Gregory Holk
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 3:58 PM
Hi Hanna,
Give Burnham Petrographics a try. I’ve tried others over my career, but always come back to them. Their thin sections are works of art. FYI, Brian Burnham is Wayne Burnham’s nephew.
https://www.burnhampetrographics.com/index.php
Cheers,
Greg
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Hello,
I use Quality Thin Sections in Tucson, AZ. They do a good job. Once I did get a batch of thin sections that were too thick, and they offered to redo them.
Jen
From: Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk msa-talk@minlists.org
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2024 10:35 AM
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Subject: [MSA-talk] Where to get thin sections made?
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edumailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
Hi Hanna,
Give Burnham Petrographics a try. I’ve tried others over my career, but always come back to them. Their thin sections are works of art. FYI, Brian Burnham is Wayne Burnham’s nephew.
https://www.burnhampetrographics.com/index.php
Cheers,
Greg
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Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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Hello,
I use Quality Thin Sections in Tucson, AZ. They do a good job. Once I did get a batch of thin sections that were too thick, and they offered to redo them.
Jen
From: Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2024 10:35 AM
To: MSA public List serve <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Subject: [MSA-talk] Where to get thin sections made?
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu<mailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>
DH
Don Halterman
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 4:42 PM
Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides
and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections
with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order
interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns
so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk msa-talk@minlists.org
wrote:
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (
http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (
https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly
better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also
worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with
Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not
expect the same from others.
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr
https://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g.;
MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <
msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
*(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
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Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides
and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections
with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order
interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns
so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
wrote:
> Hi Hanna,
>
> I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (
> http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (
> https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
>
> Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly
> better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also
> worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with
> Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
>
> Best,
>
> Matt
>
> Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not
> expect the same from others.
>
> *******************************************************************************************************************************
> Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
> Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
> 1910 University Dr
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g>.;
> MS1535
> Boise, ID 83725-1535
> mattkohn@boisestate.edu
> https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
> fax: (208)-426-4061
> Pronouns: He/him/his
> China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6,
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
> Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
>
> *******************************************************************************************************************************
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <
> msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
>
> Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
> research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
> Thank you!
>
> --
> *Hanna Nekvasil*
> *Professor of Geochemistry*
> *Department of Geosciences*
> *Stony Brook University*
> *Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100*
> *(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
> *Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu <Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>*
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Cole, David
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 4:43 PM
I would support Matt’s recommendation about Spectrum. We have always had good outcomes.
Dave
David R. Cole, Ph.D.
School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University
Professor, Ohio Research Scholar Endowed Chair in Subsurface Science and Sustainability
Adjunct Professor, Dept. Chemistry and Biochemistry
Director: Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory (SEMCAL)
Environmental Sciences Graduate Program (ESGP) Faculty
275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398
Ph: (614) 688-7407 Office: (614) 292-7688 Fax
cole.618@osu.edumailto:cole.618@osu.edu
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Hi Hanna, I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http: //www. petrography. com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https: //www. wagnerpetrographic. com/). Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.petrography.com/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQZIuHwkg$), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.wagnerpetrographic.com/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQ6FGkVKA$).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edumailto:mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RSIRCGw6w$
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQiB_sUIg$, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RRwF9P3Cw$
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/optical.minpet.org/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RSbKxab3Q$
On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.orgmailto:msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edumailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
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I would support Matt’s recommendation about Spectrum. We have always had good outcomes.
Dave
--------------------------- -----------------------------------
David R. Cole, Ph.D.
School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University
Professor, Ohio Research Scholar Endowed Chair in Subsurface Science and Sustainability
Adjunct Professor, Dept. Chemistry and Biochemistry
Director: Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory (SEMCAL)
Environmental Sciences Graduate Program (ESGP) Faculty
275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398
Ph: (614) 688-7407 Office: (614) 292-7688 Fax
cole.618@osu.edu<mailto:cole.618@osu.edu>
From: Matt Kohn via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2024 2:27 PM
To: Hanna Nekvasil <hanna.nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>
Cc: MSA public List serve <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Subject: [MSA-talk] Re: Where to get thin sections made?
Hi Hanna, I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http: //www. petrography. com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https: //www. wagnerpetrographic. com/). Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.petrography.com/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQZIuHwkg$>), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.wagnerpetrographic.com/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQ6FGkVKA$>).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
*******************************************************************************************************************************
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu<mailto:mattkohn@boisestate.edu>
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RSIRCGw6w$>
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RQiB_sUIg$>, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RRwF9P3Cw$>
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/optical.minpet.org/__;!!KGKeukY!2hRgPs9hk8NuXKGWyJq_vMs3B8BLb41OGL9QBw4XIL2iM6lckWWsHrOdFGP9spmsi5rLLeY4rZzi9RSbKxab3Q$>
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On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org<mailto:msa-talk@minlists.org>> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu<mailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>
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Antonio Lanzirotti
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 4:46 PM
Hi Hanna,
I also tend to recommend Spectrum, especially for folks interested in having sections for synchrotron work, which often require polished sections with no cover slips and on low contamination quartz glass. They're also good about using varied epoxies if needed.
Tony
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To: Hanna Nekvasil hanna.nekvasil@stonybrook.edu
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Subject: [MSA-talk] Re: Where to get thin sections made?
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
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Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
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On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.orgmailto:msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
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Hi Hanna,
I also tend to recommend Spectrum, especially for folks interested in having sections for synchrotron work, which often require polished sections with no cover slips and on low contamination quartz glass. They're also good about using varied epoxies if needed.
Tony
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Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
*******************************************************************************************************************************
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu<mailto:mattkohn@boisestate.edu>
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
*******************************************************************************************************************************
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Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
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Donna Whitney
Wed, Oct 9, 2024 4:33 PM
My group has been very happy with thin sections and specialized polished
samples (including fragile or otherwise challenging minerals/rocks)
from Grindstone
Lab https://grindstonelab.com/ in Oregon. They use a border of quartz
grains that provides a useful gauge of thickness.
On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 10:11 AM Don Halterman via MSA-talk <
msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides
and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections
with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order
interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns
so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk msa-talk@minlists.org
wrote:
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (
http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (
https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are
slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve
also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed
with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not
expect the same from others.
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr
https://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g.;
MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <
msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
*(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
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My group has been very happy with thin sections and specialized polished
samples (including fragile or otherwise challenging minerals/rocks)
from Grindstone
Lab <https://grindstonelab.com/> in Oregon. They use a border of quartz
grains that provides a useful gauge of thickness.
On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 10:11 AM Don Halterman via MSA-talk <
msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
> Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides
> and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections
> with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order
> interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns
> so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
>
> On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Hanna,
>>
>> I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (
>> http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (
>> https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
>>
>> Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are
>> slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve
>> also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed
>> with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not
>> expect the same from others.
>>
>> *******************************************************************************************************************************
>> Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
>> Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
>> 1910 University Dr
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g>.;
>> MS1535
>> Boise, ID 83725-1535
>> mattkohn@boisestate.edu
>> https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
>> fax: (208)-426-4061
>> Pronouns: He/him/his
>> China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6,
>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
>> Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
>>
>> *******************************************************************************************************************************
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <
>> msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
>>
>> Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting
>> research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made?
>> Thank you!
>>
>> --
>> *Hanna Nekvasil*
>> *Professor of Geochemistry*
>> *Department of Geosciences*
>> *Stony Brook University*
>> *Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100*
>> *(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240 *
>> *Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu <Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>*
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DB
Dymek, Bob
Wed, Oct 9, 2024 8:29 PM
Greetings Thin Section Enthusiasts!
I've tried several companies over the years with variable degrees of success. Recently, I've used "Grindstone Lab" in Portland, OR and their work is superb. I highly recommend them for standard and polished thin sections.
Cheers,
Bob.
Robert F. Dymek, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Geology
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Rudolph Hall
Washington University
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-935-5344 (office)
314-809-2296 (mobile)
From: Don Halterman via MSA-talk msa-talk@minlists.org
Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:42 AM
To: Matt Kohn mattkohn@boisestate.edu
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Subject: [MSA-talk] Re: Where to get thin sections made?
Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.orgmailto:msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Drhttps://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edumailto:mattkohn@boisestate.edu
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.orgmailto:msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
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Greetings Thin Section Enthusiasts!
I've tried several companies over the years with variable degrees of success. Recently, I've used "Grindstone Lab" in Portland, OR and their work is superb. I highly recommend them for standard and polished thin sections.
Cheers,
Bob.
Robert F. Dymek, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Geology
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Rudolph Hall
Washington University
St. Louis, MO 63130
314-935-5344 (office)
314-809-2296 (mobile)
________________________________
From: Don Halterman via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:42 AM
To: Matt Kohn <mattkohn@boisestate.edu>
Cc: MSA public List serve <msa-talk@minlists.org>
Subject: [MSA-talk] Re: Where to get thin sections made?
Indeed, I forgot to mention that Spectrum will polish them on both sides and can deal with difficult samples. They also surround their sections with a border of feldspar and quartz grains, which produce low order interference colors (if one can call grey and white colors) at 30 microns so you know that the section is cut down to the appropriate thickness.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 10:38 Matt Kohn via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org<mailto:msa-talk@minlists.org>> wrote:
Hi Hanna,
I recommend either Spectrum Petrographic in Vancouver Washington (http://www.petrography.com/), or Wagner Petrographic in Lindon Utah (https://www.wagnerpetrographic.com/).
Both make excellent polished thin sections. Spectrum sections are slightly better (but very similar to Wagner). They take longer, but they’ve also worked with me for some specialty-type sections. I’ve been impressed with Wagner's turnaround, especially considering their high quality.
Best,
Matt
Note: While I may send email outside of regular business hours, I do not expect the same from others.
*******************************************************************************************************************************
Dr. Matthew J. Kohn, University Distinguished Professor
Department of Geosciences, Boise State University
1910 University Dr<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1910+University+Dr?entry=gmail&source=g>.; MS1535
Boise, ID 83725-1535
mattkohn@boisestate.edu<mailto:mattkohn@boisestate.edu>
https://www.boisestate.edu/earth/people/matthew-j-kohn/
fax: (208)-426-4061
Pronouns: He/him/his
China book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXWNTS6, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ2XRV9
Optical Mineralogy Book: https://optical.minpet.org/
*******************************************************************************************************************************
On Oct 7, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Hanna Nekvasil via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org<mailto:msa-talk@minlists.org>> wrote:
Folks, I am soliciting suggestions of companies that you use for getting research thin sections of rocks (rather than experimental products) made? Thank you!
--
Hanna Nekvasil
Professor of Geochemistry
Department of Geosciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
(631) 632-8201 FAX 631-632-8240
Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu<mailto:Hanna.Nekvasil@stonybrook.edu>
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