Compact XRF
Core Scanning

Assaying a geological sample using traditional methods is both time consuming and destructive. Minalyzer CS provide fast high resolution assays based on X-ray Fluorescence. Receive more assay data while reducing sample preparation and logistics, without increasing the assay budget.

Geological sample photography is routinely collected as part of the geological logging and documentation work flow in the industry. Geologists often refer to photographs for re-logging and verification purposes. The Minalyzer CS collects photographs of the sample as part of the scanning process with consistent quality and unmatched resolution.

Every sample is unique, in order to digitize and scan the sample with high precision, a topographic model of the sample is acquired as part of the scanning process. The topographic model is utilized for guiding the scanning process but also enables for generation of several value adding data sets as well as documentation and sample visualization.

Determining the Rock Quality Designation is traditionally a very time consuming task, however also a very important task especially regarding safety in operations underground. The Rock Quality Designation can be determined as part of the Minalyzer CS scanning process.

Oriented drill core provides a lot of detailed structural information about the geology of a project. Drillers mark the side of the drill core that either points down or up by using a special orientation device. Structural features, such as fractures, veins, and foliation, can be measured relative to the orientation line by measuring the so-called alpha and beta angles which is normally done by hand.

A great multitude of cumbersome and labor intensive methods are traditionally used to estimate the density of rock samples, for example hydrostatic weighing, gamma-ray densitometry or gas pycnometry. Minalyzer CS can accurately estimate the specific gravity as part of the scanning process.