A small, well-established geological and mineralogical consultancy providing a personal service and based in Cromarty, near Inverness, Scotland.
Expertise includes:
Geology of industrial rocks and minerals
Geology of aggregates and other rocks for construction
Mineralogy, including ores and ore geology
Optical mineralogy and petrography
Market studies on industrial rocks and minerals
Geological literature reviews
Training courses in geology and mineralogy
Lectures on geology and leading field excursions
Extensive fieldwork experience in Scotland, particularly the Highlands, northern England and South-west England. Additional fieldwork experience in many countries including Norway, France, the Caribbean, Spain, Namibia, Botswana and Pakistan.
Acting as an expert witness in High Court cases involving geological and mineralogical issues.
Peter W. Scott is Emeritus Professor, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, UK. A full CV can be provided on request.
Recent Projects include:
Evidence showing in situ degradation of building stone
Petrography of aggregates mostly from Northern England and Scotland
Lithium micas in granites
19th Century uses of limestone and dolostone
Chemistry and mineralogy of aggregates
