The Earth Materials Lab is a shared laboratory in Stanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences that provides guidance, access, and hands on training for rock preparation equipment and mineral separation techniques. Common usages include zircon, quartz, and feldspar separation; powdering samples for geochemical or isotopic analysis; and cutting rocks for thin sections or further analysis.

Facilities are open to all Stanford affiliates. Main concerns are safety using machinery and chemicals and avoiding sample cross contamination.

Earth Materials Lab

Mitchell Earth Sciences
397 Panama Mall
Stanford, CA 94305

Hours Of Operation

Mon - Fri  8:30AM-5:00PM    
24/7 access for trained users