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Raw material identification of archeological objects

Kimmeridge Clay, Dorset – Sampling at England’s scenic south coast.

Raw material identification of archeological objects

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Sampling, analysis, seam modeling – all from a single source

Resource quality in lignite deposits.

Sampling, analysis, seam modeling – all from a single source

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Microscopy of fossil plant residues

Cuticular analysis of tertiary flora

Microscopy of fossil plant residues

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Analyses of sediment and solid rock

High-resolution analyses of mineralogy, pore spaces and texture

Analyses of sediment and solid rock

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Metallography in industrial plant engineering

Investigations into the composition, crack formation, and corrosion of metallic materials

Metallography in industrial plant engineering

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SedimentPetrography

Light microscopic and SEM/EDS investigations      on sediments

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analysis ofheavyminerals

Quantification of heavy minerals in sediments and loose rocks

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applied field analyticsMobile XRF

Element analysis of lignite and sediments in the range of ppm and mass%

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Analysis ofMineral Phases

Determination of mineral phases of sediments and soils           

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Analysis ofSolid rocks

Mineralogical and chemical distributions in the (μm) range        

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Analysis ofPore spaces

Microchemical and phase-analytical quantification                                                  

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Qualitative & QuantitativeCuticular-Analysis

In tertiary organic
sediments

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Qualitative & quantitativeParticle analysis

Light optical,                  electron optical and microchemical analysis

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Qualitative & quantitativePollen analysis

In tertiary organic    sediments                                                    

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  • 05.01.2026 News //  Geologie //  Umwelt //  Mikroskopie

    LAOP at the “Plant and Testing Facility Managers’ Training Course” in Leipzig

    As part of the 2026 Plant and Testing Facility Managers’ Training Course focusing on construction and raw materials, we will be present with our own booth in Leipzig on 20 and 21 January. Take the opportunity for professional exchange and personal discussions. Read more


  • 21.11.2025 News //  Geologie //  Umwelt //  Mikroskopie

    LAOP at “ForumMIRO 2025” in Berlin!

    Visit us at ForumMIRO 2025 in Berlin (26–28 November), the leading event of the German aggregates industry. At the LAOP stand, we will present our wide range of microscopic services, with a special focus on heavy mineral analysis within the context of the congress. Read more


  • 30.04.2025 News //  Geologie //  Umwelt //  Mikroskopie //  Archäologie

    LAOP is sponsoring the "QGIS User Conference 2025"

    As a bronze sponsor of this year's QGIS User Conference 2025, from June 2nd to 3rd in Norrköping, Sweden, LAOP supports the conference as well as the open-source project QGIS! Read more

FeS2: An Attempt at Describing a Species in the Lusatian Tertiary

The compound of sulfur and iron has always captured people's attention. Known as Fool’s Gold, it has deceived inexperienced treasure hunters since ancient times.
In the early 20th century, FeS2 minerals became a key raw material for sulfuric acid production, fueling the growth of the chemical industry. Today, beyond its economic significance, FeS2 is increasingly viewed through an environmental lens.

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Riddle of the month

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