Besides the mentioned instruments and special laboratories we work with various types of sample preparation within geology, geochemistry, geotechnology and archaeology: 

• Sawing, crushing, grinding
• Polishing
• Freezedrying
• Epoxy casts

For separation we use the following methods among others:

• Sedimentation based on Stoke's Lov
• Heavy liquid separation
• Magnetic separation
• Wilfley table 

Parts of our laboratories are equipped for various geochemical analysis and determination of physical properties, among others: 

• pH
• Acid treatment
• Titration
• Loss on ignition
• Table top and and heavy centrifuges
• Ultrasonic baths and -probe
• End-over-end shakers and mixers
• Various experimental furnaces, some have temperature-ramp options

We have a large selection of various microscopes, including 20 stereomicroscopes for teaching purposes and research within micropalaeontology (determining species of foraminifers) and Quaternary geology (i.e. fine gravel analyses 2-4 mm). Furthermore a full set of modern Nikon polarization microscopes for teaching purposes related to rocks and minerals.