Welcome to CSUN Rock Lab Manual’s documentation!

These pages provide directions on the equipment and processes involved in preparing rock samples for geochemical analysis.

Zircon Separation Process

• 1. Overview of the Zircon Separation Process
  • 1.1. Rock Saw
  • 1.2. Jaw Crusher
  • 1.3. Disc mill
  • 1.4. Sifting and Magnetic Plunging
  • 1.5. Water Table (Wilfley Table)
  • 1.6. Frantz Magnetic Separator
  • 1.7. Heavy Liquid Separation

Fused Glass Bead process

• 1. Jaw Crusher
  • 1.1. Video tutorial
  • 1.2. Set Up
  • 1.3. Processing Your Sample
• 2. Shatter Box
  • 2.1. Set-Up

Laser Ablation System Sample Navigation & Georectification

• 1. Laser Ablation System - Sample Navigation & Georectification
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Georectification
  • 1.3. Low-Optical Zoom Orientation & Navigation

Photomicrographs & Photomosaics

• 1. Photomicrographs & Photomosaics
  • 1.1. Photomicrographs
  • 1.2. Photomoasaics