1,420+
petrographic assays completed
380
museum specimens authenticated
18 yrs
applied geotechnical practice
Three technical disciplines
Every project operates with strict empirical parameters, replacing generic industrial boilerplate with calibrated mineral morphology and verified mechanical thresholds.
Petrographic analysis
Specimen accession
Forensic testing
Transmitted and polarized light microscopy on precision thin-sections to map grain boundaries, alteration zones, and micro-fractures prior to heavy excavation.
Rigorous provenance verification, crystallography documentation, and elemental spectroscopy for private cabinets and institutional earth science collections.
In-situ rock mass characterization and laboratory tensile testing to identify root causes of structural shear failure in heavy industrial foundations.
Structural integrity begins within the crystal lattice.
When engineers treat stone as homogeneous aggregate, unexpected shear planes appear. By analyzing exact mineral morphology before excavation, we ensure foundational stability across demanding industrial environments.
Direct project scoping for confidential commercial assays, metallurgical audits, or private specimen acquisition.