- X-ray diffraction (XRD) facilities for mineral identification using a PANalytical X'Pert-Pro MPD PW3040/60 XRD with a Rapid RTMS X'Celerator Detector system plus a Multi Purpose Sample stage, Micro Diffraction & Optional Monochromator
- A heating/freezing stage system for fluid inclusion microscopy
- Cathodoluminescence microscopy setup
- Extensive petrographical microscope and digital microphotographic facilities
- Facilities for the preparation of thin and polished sections and mineral separation
- An extensive Rock Catalogue that houses specimens collected by staff and students over the past 100 yrs.
- Centre For Trace Element Analysis (Department of Chemistry)