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Mineralogy, Petrology & Gemmology - African Minerals and Geo-sciences centre
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Petrology, Mineralogy and Gemology Department
The objectives of the Mineralogy Petrology and Gemmology (MPG) department is to provide up to date technical know-how through various training in Mineralogy/Petrology, Gemology and Value Addition Techniques (Gem Cutting and Polishing), to provide accurate and timely delivered analytical services and to provide technical assistance to the mining community through advisory and consultancy services. The department utilizes the skills of its staff to address crucial issues in the mineral sector such as lack of technical knowledge on mineral testing and identification, evaluation, grading and value addition techniques.
The MPG Department has expertise in Mineralogical and petrological sample preparation and analysis, Mineralogical evaluation of industrial minerals, ore minerals and clays, Gemstone identification and grading, specialized training in Gemmology, Gem Cutting and Mineralogical and Petrological Sample Preparation and Analytical Techniques.
To carry out analytical work the laboratory is equipped with up to date petrographic microscopes, gemological microscopes, gem identification tools and equipment, gem cutting and polishing machines, automated and semi-automated rock sample preparation machines. Automated mineralogical and petrological studies, ore characterization and mineral liberation analysis for efficiency enhancement of chemical and mechanical separation techniques for precious metals are carried out by Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with an integrated mineral analyzer. A new X-Ray Diffractometer for clay and industrial minerals characterization will be installed to replace the old one during the second quarter of the financial year 2017/2018.
The specialized training in mineralogy and petrology targets technicians and geologists from geological surveys, mining companies and other geoscience institutions. The trainings impart knowledge on various preparation techniques and analytical methods.
Business oriented training in Gemology and Gem Cutting targets gemstone miners, dealers, brokers, buyers and individuals who are planning to venture into gemstone business. These training empowers participants with identification techniques, business skills and value addition techniques to enable them to establish and operate gem cutting industries and gemstone businesses.
The following are the services available under the MPG Department:
Mineralogy and Petrology Analytical Services
Preparation of standard thin sections and polished sections
Rock slabbing and polishing
Rock core splitting
Petrographic examination of thin sections and polished sections
Evaluation of industrial minerals, ore minerals and clays
Rock core splitting
Gemological Services
Gemstone testing and identification
Diamond grading
Specialized Training in Mineralogy, Petrology and Gemology
These are the specialized training offered by the MPG Services department:
Mineralogical and petrological sample preparation and analytical techniques
Gemstone Identification Techniques
Gemstone Value Addition Techniques
Gem Cutting Instructing during a Gem -Faceting Session
Gem cutting - Cabbing machine
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Mr. Matokeo Simba
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matokeo@seamic.org
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Office Tel: +255222650347 Fax: (255 22) 2650319
Business Hours: 8AM–4PM Monday - Friday.
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Welcome
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Welcome to a Centre of Excellence and Significance able to provide specialized services for the mineral industries and the overall development of the sector in the continent
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Home
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Brief History
Vision, Mission & Core values
Contact Us
FAQs
AMGC
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Research & Projects
Quality management system
Departments
Laboratory Services
Chemical & Environmental
Mineralogy, Petrology & Gemmology
Mineral Processing
Industrial Minerals
AFP Laboratory
Geo-information
Training Courses
Member States
Angola
Comoros
Ethiopia
Kenya
Mozambique
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
South Sudan
Mineralogy, Petrology & Gemmology
African Minerals and Geosciences Centre
Minerals For Development
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Mineralogy, Petrology & Gemmology
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Petrology, Mineralogy and Gemology Department
The objectives of the Mineralogy Petrology and Gemmology (MPG) department is to provide up to date technical know-how through various training in Mineralogy/Petrology, Gemology and Value Addition Techniques (Gem Cutting and Polishing), to provide accurate and timely delivered analytical services and to provide technical assistance to the mining community through advisory and consultancy services. The department utilizes the skills of its staff to address crucial issues in the mineral sector such as lack of technical knowledge on mineral testing and identification, evaluation, grading and value addition techniques.
The MPG Department has expertise in Mineralogical and petrological sample preparation and analysis, Mineralogical evaluation of industrial minerals, ore minerals and clays, Gemstone identification and grading, specialized training in Gemmology, Gem Cutting and Mineralogical and Petrological Sample Preparation and Analytical Techniques.
To carry out analytical work the laboratory is equipped with up to date petrographic microscopes, gemological microscopes, gem identification tools and equipment, gem cutting and polishing machines, automated and semi-automated rock sample preparation machines. Automated mineralogical and petrological studies, ore characterization and mineral liberation analysis for efficiency enhancement of chemical and mechanical separation techniques for precious metals are carried out by Scanning Electron Microscope equipped with an integrated mineral analyzer. A new X-Ray Diffractometer for clay and industrial minerals characterization will be installed to replace the old one during the second quarter of the financial year 2017/2018.
The specialized training in mineralogy and petrology targets technicians and geologists from geological surveys, mining companies and other geoscience institutions. The trainings impart knowledge on various preparation techniques and analytical methods.
Business oriented training in Gemology and Gem Cutting targets gemstone miners, dealers, brokers, buyers and individuals who are planning to venture into gemstone business. These training empowers participants with identification techniques, business skills and value addition techniques to enable them to establish and operate gem cutting industries and gemstone businesses.
The following are the services available under the MPG Department:
Mineralogy and Petrology Analytical Services
Preparation of standard thin sections and polished sections
Rock slabbing and polishing
Rock core splitting
Petrographic examination of thin sections and polished sections
Evaluation of industrial minerals, ore minerals and clays
Rock core splitting
Gemological Services
Gemstone testing and identification
Diamond grading
Specialized Training in Mineralogy, Petrology and Gemology
These are the specialized training offered by the MPG Services department:
Mineralogical and petrological sample preparation and analytical techniques
Gemstone Identification Techniques
Gemstone Value Addition Techniques
Gem Cutting Instructing during a Gem -Faceting Session
Gem cutting - Cabbing machine
CONTACT
Mr. Matokeo Simba
E-mail:
matokeo@seamic.org
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
Projects / Research
Research projects
About us
Brief History
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Newsletters
Contact Us
Frequent Asked Questions
Useful Links
AMDC
UNDP
UNECA
GIRAF Network
African Union Commission
Geological Society of Africa
Geological Survey of Tanzania
Mineral Resources Institute
Ministry of Minerals Tanzania
University of Dar es salaam
Staff Mail
Login
Guests
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We have 6 guests and no members online
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Us
African Minerals and Geosciences Centre (AMGC)
P.O.Box 9573, Kunduchi Beach Area, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Office Tel: +255222650347 Fax: (255 22) 2650319
Business Hours: 8AM–4PM Monday - Friday.
Our
Services
Geo-information Services
Petrology, Mineralogy and Gemology Department
Industrial Minerals Application Department
Mineral Processing & Small-scale Mining Department
Chemical & Environmental Department
AMGC
Research and Projects
Organization Structure
Quality management system
Desktop Version