SciAps, a Boston-based scientific instrumentation company, has announced the launch of its new handheld Vis-NIR (Visible and Near-Infrared) analyser, named reveNIR.
This innovative device is engineered to set new standards in mineral reconnaissance and exploration, addressing a significant gap left in the market by the discontinuation of the ASD Halo all-in-one mineral analysis system.
The reveNIR is designed to provide precision and portability for accurate analysis in the field.
SciAps said in a statement: “The launch of the reveNIR analyser represents a significant leap forward for the mineral exploration community. We have designed this device to be lightweight, rugged and technologically advanced, empowering geologists and field professionals to make faster, more accurate decisions right where it matters most – in the field.
“By combining trusted legacy with cutting-edge innovation, we are filling a critical gap in the industry and setting a new standard for efficiency and performance in exploration tools.”
The reveNIR analyser features reflectance spectra analysis, operating within a spectral range of 350–2,510 nanometres. It records reflectance spectra to predict mineral compositions and includes a basic mineral spectral library of 50 essential exploration minerals, supporting user-defined spectral additions.
The reveNIR weighs under 4.5lb with the battery, making it 2lb lighter and 50% smaller than the ASD Halo. This compact design makes it ideal for use in challenging terrains including mountainous areas and remote mines that require access via helicopter or small plane.
The versatility of the reveNIR allows it to be suitable for reconnaissance, core logging, rock chip analysis and expanded mapping areas. Users can assess outcrops, measure various positions and evaluate the mineralogy of geological formations with ease.
Additionally, the reveNIR can detect key minerals such as Calcite, Chlorite, Dickite, Epidote, Goethite, Halloysite, Hematite, Illite, Kaolinite, Montmorillonite, Muscovite, Rare Earth Oxides, Rectorite and Smectites. This functionality is essential for pinpointing ore bodies and guiding drilling operations.
The reveNIR also eliminates lab delays with the use of real-time mineral spectra analysis, which enables instant exploration strategy adjustment for geologists.
