Geochemistry & Petrographic Analysis
XRD
X-Ray Diffraction is an analytical technology that is integral to resource exploration. Its primary use is to identify crystal structures and mineralogy.
XRF
X-Ray Fluorescence is a non-destructive, rapid analytical technology which is used to determine the elemental composition of any given sample. This is extremely useful in the mineral mining and energy industries for geologists and engineers trying to understand the chemical properties of rocks, minerals, sediments, and fluids; with the ability to define mappable surfaces as well.
What is the difference between XRF and XRD?
XRD is used to identify the mineralogy of a substance, whereas XRF determines the elemental composition of said substance.
What is the benefit of using both?
Continuous downhole mineralogical models can be created by converting elemental data from XRF into XRD-style mineralogy.
IntelliCore Monitors
Hyperspectral data viewing software.
Hyperspectral Characterization of the Middle Bakken Formation
Hyperspectral Characterization of the Middle Bakken Formation
Hyperspectral Imaging
Hyperspectral Imaging is a relatively new and emerging technology with a wide array of industry applications. Hyperspectral imaging captures beyond the visible spectra of light, hence the term hyperspectral.
With TerraCore (Reno, Nevada), we are offering a full suite of hyperspectral imaging including short wave infrared (SWIR), visible near infrared (VNIR), scanning RGB, and thermal or long-wave infrared spectrometers (LWIR). The thermal or long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectrometer is critical for determining silicate mineralogy like quartz and feldspar.
Thin Section Manufacturing, Interpretation, & Consulting
We produce high-quality thin sections from all types of geological materials, including core, sidewall cores, and drill cuttings. We also provide a multi-disciplinary interpretive approach to your project’s technical challenges.
Additional Services
Core Logging
Sedimentological description and interpretation of conventional, unconventional, and carbonate cores to identify lithofacies, sedimentary structures, ichnology, and mineralogy to complement our hi-resolution core imagery.
Digital Imaging
Spectrum Geosciences offers unparalleled digital imaging to enhance your reservoir quality study. Combined with XRF, XRD, and hardness testing, the photography of your samples will complete your study to perfection. Analysis can be performed remotely using our portable units or we can ship your core to our lab for your convenience.
Hardness Testing
We implement the use of the Leeb Rebound Hardness Test (LRHT) developed by Proceq.