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The Florida Geologic Survey (FGS) maintains
collections of well and surface outcrop samples. The well sample collection
contains more than 19,000 sets of samples from exploration, water, and oil
wells. Most wells are represented by sets of drill cuttings. Approximately 1150
wells are represented by continuous core or core samples (a total of
approximately 205,000 feet). The deepest continuous core in Florida, 2,707 feet,
is housed in the FGS repository. The FGS, USGS, Water Management Districts,
drillers and geologic consultants drill new core and cuttings sample sets which
are added to the archives. The sample repository facility occupies 12,090 square
feet, with almost 35,000 cubic feet of shelf space, with room for expansion. |
Location and Contact Information
Hours
By Appointment only
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Eastern time
Closed all State of Florida Holidays
Location and Shipping Address
Florida Geological Survey
Annex and Warehouse
3915 Commonwealth Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Mailing Address
Geologic Samples Repository
Florida Geological Survey
3900 Commonwealth Blvd MS 725
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Contact
To obtain information about the
FGS repository holdings or to
arrange a visit please contact
Ken.M.Campbell@dep.state.fl.us
(850).245.3130 or
David.Paul@dep.state.fl.us
(850)245.3131
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A collection of approximately 5,900 outcrop samples
and mineral specimens is maintained by the FGS at
its headquarters in the Gunter Building, located on
Florida State University’s Campus.
These samples are cross-indexed by formation,
lithology, county and location. The collection is
referred to as the "M-Series." The M-Series is
particularly valuable given Florida's high rate of
growth and development. Surface exposures of
critical lithologies have become inaccessible with
the continued proliferation of roadways, shopping
centers, parking lots and high-rise housing. These
sample archives and the FGS database are utilized by
geologists at the FGS, many other state, federal and
local governmental agencies, universities (both in
and out of the state), geological consultants, well
drillers and the public.
The FGS’s holdings also includes a collection of
thin sections and geophysical logs. A complete
listing of these items is available on request.
In order to make arrangements to view our sample
collection, please contact one of the geologists,
assistant state geologist or the acting director. A
list of contacts can be found here in
contacts. All requests to take samples require
advanced notice and approval. The guidelines and
request forms can be downloaded here
FGS Sampling Proposal Guidelines
. While we are able to provide work space and
microscopes, visitors are suggested to bring their
own sampling materials such as: camera, sample bags,
markers, hand lenses, flash lights, brushes, hand
picks, gloves, face mask for those who might be
susceptible to mold and dust, hand cleaner, etc.
If you are sending samples to the FGS please fill
out and include a copy of our
well sample forms
The FGS is a participant in the National
Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program
(NGGDPP). For more information about Geological
sample preservation and repositories, see the
brochure developed by the
American Association of Petroleum Geologists,(AAPG)
Preservation of Geoscience Data. |
2010 State of Florida