Dr Andrew Beard’s Geology Hub
Geology Hub offers a range of services.
We specialise in geological microscope thin section preparation for institutions and individuals.
A Geological Thin section preparation service for schools and colleges teaching A-level Geology specification from hand specimens collected worldwide over 40 years.
NEW: a range of downloadable Mineral identification guides for the most common rock forming minerals (Etsy shop)
We also offer geological tuition for students studying Earth Sciences at A Level and Degree Level.
We can arrange bespoke field classes and training on thin-section preparation.
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.
Worksheets: for the most common rock-forming minerals
Unlock the essential skill every geologist needs with our interactive, downloadable mineral identification guides from my Etsy shop.
Thin section Preparation training
Geology Hub is now running bespoke one-to-one thin-section preparation training courses. Based in the Orpington area, SE London.
