Metamorphic Rocks Kit, 12 Specimens – Includes Storage Box and Identification Card

Description

• Introduction to Metamorphic Rocks Kit, 12 Specimens – Includes Storage Box and Identification Card

• EXPLORE TECH CUT METAMORPHIC ROCKS || A fun introduction to the world of geology through metamorphic rocks! Metamorphic rocks were once another type of rock but have been transformed through high heat and pressure. Each Tech Cut specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features. Eisco Labs Tech Cut Rock & Mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY
• 12 PIECE KIT || Set includes twelve different metamorphic rocks – Anthracite Coal, Biotite Gneiss, Coarse Marble, Fine Marble, Phyllite, White Quartzite, Pink Quartzite, Mica Shist, Red Slate, Green Slate, Gray Slate and Talc/Soapstone. While each specimen will vary in shape and size, they will measure approximately 1″ each
• IDENTIFY ROCK SPECIMENS || Test hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify the different specimens in this kit
• PROTECTIVE PACKAGING || This set of metamorphic rocks is packaged in a box with substantial protective foam padding to store and preserve specimens
• GREAT FOR HOME OR SCIENCE CLASSROOMS || Perfect for home schooling, a fun home science activity, and is a great addition to any classroom or geology laboratory. Useful for demonstrations in identifying and classifying rocks and minerals – perfect for group activities

Metamorphic rocks were once another type of rock but have been transformed through high heat and pressure. This introductory kit contains twelve different metamorphic rocks – Anthracite Coal, Biotite Gneiss, Coarse Marble, Fine Marble, Phyllite, White Quartzite, Pink Quartzite, Mica Shist, Red Slate, Green Slate, Gray Slate and Talc/Soapstone. While each specimen will vary in shape and size, they will measure approximately 1″ each.
A great starter set for anyone looking to explore and learn more about geology. Perfect for classrooms – provides an excellent, hands on teaching aid for individual and group learning.
Useful for identification exercises – test hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify the different specimens in this kit. Includes an identification card with images. Includes storage box with substantial padding for easy storage and preservation. Each specimen in the kit will vary slightly in shape, size and color from the images shown.

Selected & Processed by a Geologist
Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.