Geology Hub offers a range of services;
We specialise in geological microscope thin section preparation for individuals.

A Geological Thin section preparation service for schools and colleges teaching A-level Geology for OCR and WJEC speciation for hand specimens collected worldwide over 40 years.

We also offer geological tuition for students studying Earth Sciences at A Level and Degree Level.  

Dr Andrew Beard also offers lectures on the Skye meteorite ejecta layer and igneous petrology topics to geological societies and universities, both face-to-face and online. 

We can arrange bespoke field classes and training on thin-section preparation for interested individuals.

Geology Hub Services

Microscope Slide Preparation

Hand-made standard Geological microscope slides (thin sections) of individual rock specimens prepared. All finished to a standard thickness of 30um and covered with a protective glass slip. All residue off-cuts returned with completed sections.  

Tuition and Training

Online tutoring sessions for A-level Geology and BSc Earth Science topics .University lecturer in Geology and OCR monitor with over 30 years’ experience

One-day courses in Geological microscope slide (thin section) preparation/training, based in the Orpington, Kent area.

Thin sections for A-Level Geology

Individually hand made thin section teaching set prepared from an extensive list of rock samples covering the OCR and WJEC A-Geology speciation.