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Diamond Analysis


MSA Analytical Services offers a comprehensive laboratory service for kimberlite exploration and evaluation.

Heavy Mineral Analysis Laboratory

  • Sample treatment for heavy mineral residues (wet screening, mechanical jigging, heavy liquid and magnetic separation)
  • Surface texture analysis on kimberlitic indicator minerals to assess grain dispersion to define targets
  • Major and trace mineral chemical analysis and interpretation
  • Data interrogation, modeling and spatial representation (GIS applications)
  • On-site HMA processing and sorting laboratory services
  • Quality control and assurance of all procedures
Microdiamond Laboratory

  • Microdiamond extraction from kimberlite using caustic fusion
  • Microdiamond sorting and diamond description
  • Microdiamond data statistical analysis for grade predictions
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Other diamond & kimberlite services

  • Assessment, using mineral chemistry, of the diamond bearing potential of the mantle (Diamond Hunter)
  • On-site diamond recovery and sorting services
  • Audit of diamond mine concentrates and plant tailings
  • Diamond value management and breakage studies
  • Field sample collection and drilling for kimberlite exploration
  • Kimberlite petrographic studies for kimberlite classification and assessment of diamond carrying potential
  • Kimberlite resource evaluation modeling

The MSA Group adheres strictly to its quality and responsibility policies: Quality and Responsibility Statement
Capability Statement -
Diamonds