Funded by SIR 2014 Grant no.RBSI14A1CV (Earth Science Department, University of Pisa)

Equipped with Cu source and a 1-dimensional LYNXEYE detector, it allows qualitative and quantitative X-ray powder diffraction studies. Owing to the high sensitivity of the detector, the data collection time is reduced from hours to minutes and high-quality X-ray diffraction patterns can be collected using extremely low amounts of sample.Year of acquisition: 2015.

Funded by SIR 2014 Grant no.RBSI14A1CV (Earth Science Department, University of Pisa)

Equipped with two laser sources (λ = 532 and 785 nm), it is suitable for the identification of samples using a non-destructive technique, requiring no sample preparation. In addition, it would be possible to examine both crystalline and amorphous compounds. This instrument will allow to obtain accurate data on the mineralogy of the ore deposits as well as of their alteration products. In addition, it would be useful for the study of low-crystalline compounds formed in the acid mine drainage systems. Year of acquisition: 2015.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Equipped with Mo source and CCD area detector, suitable for identification and crystallographic studies of samples at room temperature. Year of acquisition: 2012.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Equipped with Mo source and point detector, suitable for identification and crystallographic studies of samples at room temperature and under high temperature conditions. Year of acquisition: 1997.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Equipped with Cu source and point detector, suitable for identification of powder samples at room temperature. Year of acquisition: pre-1980.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Four Gandolfi cameras, for the collection of X-ray powder diffraction patterns using Cu radiation at room temperature using very low amount of material. It could be equipped with an image-plate detector.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Stereomicroscope for sample examination and preparation. Year of acquisition: 2008.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Operating in three different modes: Standard mode (STD), Kinetic Energy Discrimination mode (KED), and Dynamic Reaction Cell mode (DRC). Used for the determination of many trace elements in geological samples (rocks, minerals, waters ...). Year of acquisition: 2014.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Equipped with a mini X-ray tube with Ag anticathode, a state-of-the-art silicon drift EDS detector and a series of filters to optimize the signal-to-background ratio. Year of acquisition: 2012.

Pre-existing instrument (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa)

Used for the examination of thin section of rocks with transmitted light or polished mounts of opaque ore-rocks with reflected light. Year of acquisition: pre-1990.