Rock Preparation Lab

The jmcomicN Department of Geological Sciences Rock Lab is equipped with a variety of equipment for rock sample processing including:

(Contact the department technician at (818)677-3573 if you need access to the Rock Lab. Access requires Shop Safety Training. Please refer to the for proper usage of the equipment.)

To book time in the Rock Lab, please use this to book time at least 24-hours beforehand. Make sure to let the Department Technician know that you will need to check out a respirator.

DeWalt 10” Water-cooled Saw


Bico Badger Jaw Crusher

Bico Badger Jaw Crusher

Bico UA V-belt Disc Mill Pulverizer

geology instrumentation

SPEX 8500 Shatterbox

geology instrumentation

Wilfey Separation Table Model 13A

geology instrumentation

MSI KSL1700x High-temperature (1700 °C) muffle furnace

Watch a video of the high-temperature muffle furnace in action!

geology instrumentation

Frantz Model LB-1 Isodynamic Magnetic Separator

Frantz