0412 937 301
47 Henry Street, Stepney SA 5069

About

Adelaide Petrographic Laboratories was previously the thin section lab of Pontifex & Associates.

This lab has been providing sample preparation services for the Australian market for the past 35 years.

It was acquired by technician George Morgan in June 2013. George managed to retain the old Pontifex team, including the vastly experienced Peter Ruge. Adelaide Petrographic Laboratories operates out of the same premises as before.

We offer convenience, a quick turn-around, and guaranteed quality in the preparation of thin and polished thin sections.

APL specialises in assisting the mining, construction and quarrying industries. Research institutions, government agencies and students are also listed among our many clients.

SERVICES

  • Thin Sections
  • Polished Thin Sections
  • Double Polished Thin/Thick Sections
  • Polished Section Blocks
  • Core and hand specimen lapping and polishing

Thin sections may include mineral core, rock and grain samples. Also metallurgical samples, building  and construction products, industrial and electronic samples, and dried biological samples.

Preparation options include the impregnation of unconsolidated materials, dyed epoxy impregnation, working to specific temperature constraints and staining for carbonates and Kspar.

We are also experienced in processing water sensitive materials.

APL can also arrange full reporting services, including basic descriptive information, interpretations of mineral assemblages, and semi quantitive XRD.