GNS mineral services : GNS Science Limited

GNS Minerals Service operates New Zealand's most sophisticated thin section and mineral extraction laboratory. Rapid turnaround times Typically 10 - 15 working days from receipt of samples depending on volumes submitted. Prices
Preparation		Price* ($NZ)
Thin Section	25 x 75	45
Impregnated Thin Section	25 x 75	60
Large Thin Section	50 x 75	60
Impregnated Large Thin Section	50 x 75	70
Extra Large Thin Section	75 x 110	130
Impregnated Extra Large Thin Section	75 x 110	155
Polished Thin Section	28 x 48	75
Impregnated Polished Thin Section	28 x 48	90
Large Polished Thin Section	50 x 75	115
Impregnated Large Polished Thin Section	50 x 75	130
Stained Thin Section	25 x 75	75**
Impregnated Stained Thin Section	25 x 75	90**
Large Stained Thin Section	50 x 75	90**
Impregnated Large Stained Thin Section	50 x 75	100
Epoxy Grain Mounts	25 x 75	40
Fluid Inclusion Double Polished Plate	n/a	65
Impregnated Fluid Inclusion Double Polished Plate	n/a	90
Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Prices quoted are in $NZ and are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). This tax applies only to work requested from New Zealand based clients. Discounts available for large volumes. Prices of stained sections vary depending on the type of stains used. Terms and conditions here. Sample required* Fist sized samples may be sent for thin section, but it is often better to saw the samples into centimetre thick slabs before dispatch. Take care to clearly mark any special orientation marks and preferably include a diagram or digital image to indicate such marks clearly If you are sending samples from outside New Zealand please contact us and we will send you a New Zealand biosecurity import permit to include with the package and instructions for sending samples. Samples can be sent by courier to: GNS Mineral Services GNS Laboratories National Isotope Centre 30 Gracefield Road P.O. Box 30368 Lower Hutt New Zealand or contact us here

THIN SECTION PREPARATION