Geoscience Laboratories
The Geoscience Laboratories, (Geo Labs) established in 1898, is a high-quality, full service, inorganic materials analytical facility providing analytical services in geochemistry, mineralogy, and reference materials. We offer these services to government, academic, exploration, mining, environmental, industrial and research organizations. Our primary focus is on research grade analyses for academic institutions and government geological surveys, including the Ontario Geological Survey, the Geo Labs’ largest client.
In addition to providing clients with the services of a wide range of accredited test procedures, we also perform custom analysis tailored to the specifications and quality requirements of the individual client.
The following services are offered by the Geoscience Laboratories:
| Specialized sample preparation |
XRD |
| Specialized solution preparation |
SEM |
| ICP-MS |
XRF/Loss on Ignition Analysis |
| ICP-AES |
Electron Microprobe |
| AAS |
Particle Size Analysis |
| Titrimetry (Ferrous Iron) Analysis |
Hydrated and Total Water Analysis |
| Carbon/Sulphur Analysis |
Contract Reference Material Production |
| Fire Assay - Nickel & Lead |
Sale of In-House Produced Reference Materials |
A Schedule of Fees and Services is available for downloading
Click to download the Schedule of Fees and Services (3.2 Mb PDF)
Further Information on Laboratory Services
and Operation is available by contacting:
General Inquiries:
Toll-Free at 1-866-436-5227 (1-866-GEO-LABS) or (705) 670-5637 geoscience.labs.ndm@ontario.ca
The Geoscience Laboratories is equipped
with a Cameca SX-50 Electron Probe Micro-analyzer (EPMA). This instrument
has 4 wavelength dispersive spectrometers (WDS) and an Oxford energy dispersive
spectrometer (EDS). The primary use of the EPMA is for the analysis of
individual mineral grains within geological samples. 
