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High-Precision Petrographic Preparation
Established in 2018, Precision Petrographics Ltd. specializes in creating high-quality thin sections for geological research and exploration. Our method combines custom-built precision machinery with skilled craftsmanship to produce thin sections that are consistently clear and polished.
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Our services
At Precision Petrographics, we offer a full suite of services to support your geological and petrographic needs.
Thin Section Preparations
A new alternative to all your geological preparation needs. Our aim is to move the industry forward in both technology and service.
Petrographic Descriptions
We sub contract out all petrographic work to experienced geologists, who custom tailor a report to fit your needs. Please contact us for more information.
Core Display Boxes
Our boxes are built to your specifications from maple wood, with blue flocked interior and oil rubbed latches and leather handles.
Crafting Quality for Geological Discovery
At Precision Petrographics Ltd., we are dedicated to the craft of preparing the highest-quality thin sections for geological research, exploration, and academic study. Established in 2018 in Langley, BC, our lab was built with one purpose: to continuously raise the bar on the quality of thin sections and petrographic preparation.
We believe that quality should never be sacrificed for speed. Every section we produce is the result of a careful balance between precision machinery—custom designed and fabricated in partnership with aerospace machinists—and the sensitivity of the human hand. This unique combination allows us to achieve consistency, clarity, and polish at the very highest level.
Our clients include universities, government agencies, and exploration companies around the world. From Canada, the United States, and South America to Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond, our reputation is built on trust, reliability, and attention to detail.
What sets us apart is not only the product we deliver, but also the relationships we build. We are committed to customer service, clear communication, and understanding each client’s unique needs. Whether for academic research, mineral exploration, or government analysis, Precision Petrographics is a partner invested in your success.
At Precision Petrographics, we bring minerals into your microscope with accuracy, care, and the dedication they deserve.
Price List
Petrographic Thin Sections
Thin Sections – 30 Micron Covered or Uncovered
Polished Thin Sections – 30 Micron
Polished Thick Sections – 200+ Micron
Epoxy Pucks & Fluid Inclusion
Kimberlite Preparations
Sample Treatments & Stains
Staining Services
Specialized Preparations
Core & Storage Supplies
Core Polishing
For core polishing, please contact us.
Display & Storage
For rush orders or a quote on cutting, grinding, and display polishing services, please call us at 1-604-220-4031.
All prices are in Canadian currency. USD pricing available upon request.
Updated September 2025
Kimberlite and more
British Columbia is a central hub for thin section preparation worldwide. This is no surprise, mineral products are Canada’s fifth largest export and British Columbia is perfectly located for international trade. Precision Petrographics is keenly aware of the rigorous standards set forth by its discerning client base. That is why we specialize in kimberlite thin sections and water sensitive samples.
With our designated dry preparation room, Precision is fully equipped to handle all your difficult samples.
Of course, we create petrographic slides for any project. If it is a mineral, Precision Petrographics is at your service.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our services, please contact us by phone or email. We will show you that the words you have just read are our firm commitment.
Testimonials
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Posted on Michael Boudreau2025-10-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on sandynw1852025-04-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dustin, Sue and the crew at Precision Petrographics have done my thin-section preparation for several years now, and I have routinely fed them challenging samples to deal with. Notably, "miserable" weak, friable absorptive rocks of the argillaceous varieties, as well as concrete that frequently required stabilizing to preserve cracks, and so on. For many years, I have requested polished thins for examination in reflected light too. The crew at Precision has risen to these challenges and provided me with thin-section mounts that are uniform in thickness, or high quality and as a result, I recommend them highly.Posted on Jennifer Sly2025-04-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been using Precision Petrographics since 2019. As a small business, we rely on their speed and high quality. We have used a variety of services from them, including thin sections and polishing large pieces, and have always been impressed. They are a professional and friendly company.Posted on Joel Rowe2025-04-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dustin and the team are great!!!Posted on Hannah Levenberg2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a student and thin section enthusiast, I've had a great experience with Precision Petrographics. Dustin and Sue put so much care and expertise into their work, and their thin sections are top quality.Posted on Derek Saxton2025-01-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Precision Petrographics made us great thin sections with a very good turn around time. They had simple and effective communication.Posted on Ben E.2024-02-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dustin and Sue at Precision have been incredibly helpful, detailed, and produced high quality R & D thin sections for my masters research. We worked together to develop new techniques and Dustin’s relentless pursuit of creating perfect custom sections for my samples was critical for my future analysis.Posted on Martin Drennan2023-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great crew to work with...they are always extremely helpful and answer questions - willingly and with assisting answers. Sue (and Dustin) are great to work with...the slides I received were organized, marked and all components were separated so tracking each stage of work + making new slides was super easy.Posted on Pablo Mejia2022-11-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have no words to express how satisfied we are with PP work. We needed to rush cores from Brazil to an exhibition in Toronto in very short time. PP support us sending the samples to BC for preparation and later to Toronto for the event. They did all in impeccable timing, and the core pieces were astonishing. Everyone love them!Posted on Györgyi Tuba2022-05-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had only heard positive things about the company before I made my first order, but the quality of their work still exceeded all my expectations. These are the highest quality polished thin sections I have ever worked with! Perfectly cut, even thickness, amazing polish, no bubbles – absolutely impeccable, every single one of them. I will definitely order again.