Overview of the Zircon Separation Process

In this section you will learn how to use the equipment in the rock lab and wet chemistry lab to mechanically process rock samples and separate zircons for geochemical analysis.

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Zircon Separation Process

• 1. Rock Saw
  • 1.1. Video tutorial
  • 1.2. Set-Up
  • 1.3. Sample Cutting
  • 1.4. Clean-Up
• 2. Jaw Crusher
  • 2.1. Video tutorial
  • 2.2. Set Up
  • 2.3. Processing Your Sample
• 3. Disc mill
  • 3.1. Video Tutorial
  • 3.2. Set Up
  • 3.3. Running the Sample
  • 3.4. Clean Up
• 4. Sifting and Magnetic Plunging
  • 4.1. Video tutorial
  • 4.2. Steps
• 5. Water Table (Wilfley Table)
  • 5.1. Set Up
  • 5.2. Sample Processing
  • 5.3. Clean Up
• 6. Frantz Magnetic Separator
  • 6.1. Video Tutorial
• 7. Heavy Liquid Separation
  • 7.1. Video Tutorial
  • 7.2. Set Up
  • 7.3. Processing Your Sample
  • 7.4. Clean Up