Mineral identification and petrographic analysis are undergoing profound change through the use of image recognition technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond the automation and improvement of these processes, various imaging techniques (optical microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence, LIBS, laser ablation, etc.) provide rich data that promise to completely revolutionize it. AI enables fast and accurate mineral recognition, with a high success rate. Additionally, it allows for quantifying petrographic texture. These advances offer a range of promising applications in the fields of mineral exploitation and exploration, environmental science, and engineering.
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