Hard Skills
AdvancedX-ray Diffraction (XRD)The use of X-ray beams to determine the crystal structure and phase identification of mineral samples.
ExpertCrystallographyThe study of the arrangement of atoms in solids and the mapping of their crystal lattice structures.
IntermediateOptical PetrographyExamining thin sections of rocks using polarized light microscopy to identify minerals and textures.
AdvancedGeochemical AnalysisMeasuring the chemical composition of mineral samples to determine elemental concentrations and isotopic ratios.
IntermediateGeological MappingCreating spatial representations of mineral distributions and geological features using GPS and GIS tools.