Rocks & Minerals Sample Set

The Rocks and Minerals Sample Set is the best rock and mineral collection for enthusiasts and budding geologists alike. This set is designed to provide an immersive exerpience in handle, testing & studing both rock and mineral samples!

Inside this comprehensive set, you will discover 15 rock specimens and 15 mineral specimens. These samples are conveniently sized, measuring approximately one inch in length and organized in a compartmented box for easy access. Note: This kit does not come with a rock and mineral identification key.

The included tools allow you to delve deeper into the world of geology. Use the acrylic magnifier to examine the intricate details of the rock and mineral samples. Test the hardness of minerals with the included nail. The  included streak plate allows you to assess the color of minerals.

While each specimen is numbered from 1 to 30, there is no identification key. Why? We want to encourage students and hobbyists to actively engage with the subject matter, honring their skills and knowledge. The tools included in this set empower you to embark on your own journey of discovery, solving the geological mysteries presented by these fascinating rock and mineral samples. 

Here's a glimpse at what's inlcuded in our rock and mineral samples:

Rocks

• Basalt: A fine-grained volcanic rock
• Conglomerate: Composed of various rounded fragments cemented together
• Gneiss: Characterized by banded mineral layers
• Granite: A coarse-grained, igneous rock with a speckled appearance
• Limestone: Composed mainly of calcium carbonate
• Marble: A metamorphic rock known for its elegance and beauty
• Obsidian: A volcanic glass with a glossy, jet-black surface
• Pumice: Lightweight, vesicluar volcanic rock
• Quartzite: A metamorphic rock formed from quartz-rich sandstone
• Travertine: Often used as a decorative building material
• Rhyolite: Fine-grained volcanic rock
• Sandstone: Composed of sand-sized mineral particles
• Schist: A metamorphic rock with pronounced foliation
• Shale: Composed of fine-grained clay and mud particles
• Slate: A fine-grained metamorphic rock prized for its durability

Minerals

• Alabaster Gypsum: A translucent variety of gypsum often used in sculpture
• Biotite Mica: A common mica mineral with a sheet-like structure
• Calcite: Known for its rhombohedral crystals and effervescent reaction with acid
• Fluorite: Highly fluorescent and often found in vibrant colors
• Graphite: The form of carbon used in pencils
• Halite: Common table salt, easily identified by its salty taste
• Hematite: A metallic mineral known for its red to silver-gray color
• Magnetite: Attracted to magnets and a key iron ore
• Microcline Feldspar: A type of potassium feldspar
• Milky Quartz: Exhibits a milky appearance due to microscopic inclusions
• Muscovite Mica: Known for its thin, transparent sheets
• Pyrite: Often referred to as "fool's gold" due to its metallic luster
• Satin Spar Gypsum: A fibrous variety of gypsum used in decorative items
• Selenite Gypsum: Colorless and transparent gypsum often used in healing crystals
• Talc: Known for its softness and use in cosmetics

Note: Rock and Mineral set may come as a single box of 30 specimens or two boxes of 15 specimens based on supplier availability.

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Rocks and Minerals Sample Set contents:

• 1 Streak plate
• 1 Nail
• 1 Magnifier
• 15 rock specimens:
• Basalt
• Conglomerate
• Gneiss
• Granite
• Limestone
• Marble
• Obsidian
• Quartzite
• Travertine
• Rhyolite
• Sandstone
• Schist
• Scoria
• Shale
• Slate

• 15 mineral specimens:
• Alabaster Gypsum
• Biotite Mica
• Calcite
• Fluorite
• Graphite
• Halite
• Hematite
• Magnetite
• Microcline Feldspar
• Milky Quartz
• Muscovite Mica
• Pyrite
• Satin Spar Gypsum
• Selenite Gypsum
• Talc

Note: This kit does not come with a rock and mineral identification key.