Hard Skills
IntermediateOptical MineralogyThe study of minerals and rocks by measuring their optical properties, most commonly through thin section analysis using a petrographic microscope.
AdvancedX-Ray Diffraction (XRD) OperationThe technical ability to operate XRD machinery to identify crystalline phases and determine the mineralogical composition of a sample.
BeginnerGeological Sample PreparationThe process of crushing, pulverizing, and splitting geological materials to create representative sub-samples for chemical or physical analysis.
AdvancedScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) / EDXUtilizing electron beams to image mineral surfaces at high magnification and performing energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy for elemental analysis.
IntermediateGeological Data LoggingSystematic recording of physical characteristics of drill cores or field samples, including lithology, alteration, and mineralization.
IntermediateLaboratory Health and Safety ComplianceKnowledge and application of safety protocols regarding hazardous chemicals (acids), heavy machinery, and dust inhalation hazards.
IntermediateThin Section PreparationThe precise mechanical process of mounting a rock chip on a glass slide and grinding it to a thickness of exactly 0.03 mm.