1) Optical microscopic studies of thin sections of rocks and artificial materials. This type of research includes:

• qualitative and quantitative determination of the mineral composition;

• definition of structures and textures;

• determination of the structures of the void space.

2) The study of gas-liquid inclusions in minerals and rocks, allowing reconstruction of physicochemical parameters and paleotemperatures of mineral formation conditions.

3) X-ray studies of minerals, rocks and artificial materials. This type of research includes:

• qualitative and quantitative mineralogical analysis;

• study of the composition and structure of minerals, rocks, ores and artificial materials by modern research methods;

• carrying out works on diagnostics, flaw detection of products, quality control of mineral raw materials and artificial materials;

• study of the mineral composition and structure of building materials in order to improve the technology of their production.

• clarification of the structure of minerals and other crystalline substances;

• assessment of the real structure (imperfection, crystallinity) of minerals and other amorphous and crystalline substances.

• study of phase transitions and thermal transformations of minerals and substances in the temperature range of 20-1400 ° C.

4) Thermal analysis of minerals, rocks and artificial materials. This type of analysis includes:

• study of the thermophysical properties of minerals, rocks, artificial materials;

• study of the thermophysical properties of fluids, including hydrocarbons;

• quality control of artificial materials.