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12 Pack - Coarse White Marble Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" COARSE WHITE MARBLE | Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone. The high-pressure, low-heat alteration leads to a massive crystalline rock that can form a variety of shapes. Marble is mined heavily for use in buildings and furniture, and has traditionally been used in architecture as well. GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Though much denser than limestone, marble will still effervesce in acid, making it useful in identification exercises. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Samples are packaged in a transparent bag, labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0057PK12
12 Pack – Coarse White Marble, Metamorphic Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Andesite Igneous Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" ANDESITE | Andesite features abundant phenocrysts in a fine grained matrix, and offers a great demonstration of igneous porphyry GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Andesite is an excellent example of porphyry in igneous rocks. The fine-grained felsic matrix contains larger, identifiable hornblende crystals, indicating two different rates of cooling. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0040PK12
12 Pack – Raw Andesite, Igneous Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Anthracite Coal Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" ANTHRACITE COAL | Anthracite coal is bright and reflective, indicative of the intense heat and pressure required to form it. Anthracite coal often has a favorable purity ratio, containing mostly organic material and relatively few impurities GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Allows students can get a close look at a material that powers the world. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0053PK12
12 Pack – Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Augite Mineral Specimens - Approx. 1" AUGITE | A common rock-forming pyroxene mineral that forms as magma is cooling. It is an imperative sample for lessons on Bowen's reaction series GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Augite's perpendicular planes of cleavages make it an excellent tool for studying 2-plane, 90° cleavage. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0011PK12
12 Pack – Raw Augite, Mineral Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Breccia Sedimentary Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" BRECCIA | The large, angular clasts in breccia make it possible to confidently ascertain the depositional history of the rock GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. This contrasts well with conglomerate, a very similar rock with clasts that have traveled a long ways from their provenance. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0029PK12
12 Pack – Raw Breccia, Sedimentary Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Carbonaceous Shale Sedimentary Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" CARBONACEOUS SHALE | Shale is formed from the cementation and lithification of very small grains of rock, commonly mud or clay. The black color of the rock indicates an organic-rich composition GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Black shale can contain trace amounts of oil, and is studied heavily for this reason. Shale is useful in sedimentary rock identification exercises due to its recognizable fissile habit. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0038PK12
12 Pack – Raw Carbonaceous Shale, Sedimentary Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Chlorite Metamorphic Mineral Specimens - Approx. 1" CHLORITE | Chlorite is a metamorphic mineral that has undergone light alteration. During metasomatism, phyllosilicate minerals may become hydrated and form chlorite. The greener color and near-soapy feel of chlorite distinguishes it from other phyllosilicates at a glance, and the presence of water distinguishes it chemically GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | This sample is ideal for lessons on metamorphism, mineral alteration, as well as general identification and classification exercises. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0068PK12
12 Pack – Raw Chlorite, Metamorphic Mineral Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Coquina Sedimentary Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" COQUINA | Composed of bone and shell fragments, coquina is nearly 100% fossil matter. Held together by a carbonate cement, this skeletal mass forms in low-energy environments such as lagoons and reefs GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Great for lessons in sedimentary facies, paleontology, or stratigraphy. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0078PK12
12 Pack – Raw Coquina, Sedimentary Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Diorite Igneous Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" DIORITE | The minerals within diorite can be readily identified due to their large size, and by comparing the relative abundance of each mineral, a rough chemical makeup can be obtained GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Diorite straddles the line between mafic and felsic rock chemistry, making it ideal for lessons in bulk chemistry. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0042PK12
12 Pack – Raw Diorite, Igneous Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Dolostone Sedimentary Rocks - Approx. 1" DOLOSTONE | Composed primarily of carbonate material, dolostone is a more stalwart rock than its chemical cousin, limestone. It is often mined for construction and infrastructure purposes, being used heavily in industry as concrete or in the home as countertops GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Can be used to teach students about sedimentary petrology, chemical sedimentary rocks, and industrial geology. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0079PK12
12 Pack – Raw Dolostone, Sedimentary Rocks – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Garnet Schist Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" GARNET SCHIST | A metamorphic rock that has undergone moderate levels of alteration, schist is good for demonstrating the effect of metamorphism on various minerals GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Schist is also a great rock for demonstrating foliation, making it useful for lessons on metamorphic rock properties. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Rochester, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0061PK12
12 Pack – Raw Garnet Schist, Metamorphic Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Green Slate Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" GREEN SLATE | Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock, shale. The two can be told apart by the difference in pitch when struck GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Slate is perfect for lessons on metamorphic rocks and alteration. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Rochester, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0086PK12
12 Pack – Raw Green Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Greywacke Sedimentary Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" GREYWACKE | Graywacke is a sedimentary rock composed of large, angular clasts within a fine-grained clay matrix. Formed during underwater avalanches, these rocks are often found on distal ocean shelves GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Useful when digging deeply into sedimentary petrology . This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0080PK12
12 Pack – Raw Greywacke, Sedimentary Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Gypsum Mineral Specimens - Approx. 1" GYPSUM | A sulfate mineral that often forms from evaporating lakes in what is known as an evaporite deposit. Crystals grow into soft, wide sheets, but gypsum is also commonly found filling veins and fractures in other rocks GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Gypsum is one of the standards on the Mohs hardness scale, and its similar appearance to other minerals makes it useful in identification exercises. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0016PK12
12 Pack – Raw Gypsum, Mineral Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Hornblende Amphibole Mineral Specimens - Approx. 1" HORNBLENDE | Hornblende is part of a group of minerals known as amphiboles. These minerals are chemically and structurally similar to pyroxenes, but include water in their atomic structure GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Useful when studying both igneous and metamorphic rocks, as well as when learning the process behind mineral identification. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Set is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0019PK12
12 Pack – Raw Hornblende, Amphibole Mineral Specimens – Approx. 1″
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12 Pack - Raw Phyllite Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" PHYLLITE | Phyllite is a good example of low-grade metamorphism from an easily recognizable parent rock. The fissile property of slate is retained, but has attained a glossy sheen and soapy feel more indicative of metamorphic material GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Demonstrates characteristic metamorphic properties, such as a glossy sheen and dense, foliated minerals. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identificationSku: ESNG0059PK12
12 Pack – Raw Phyllite, Metamorphic Rock Specimens – Approx. 1″
₦2,000.00