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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.
Technical Support
Always feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples.
Ms. Shopsalot
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
This is a really nice set of metamorphic rocks. Comes with a description poster to show which rocks are which. Stored in a nice foam sectioned mat inside the box for easy storage. Great for scientific learning, or as a gift for your favorite collector.
Mr. R. S. Thomas
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
My son is going through a rock phase so I thought this would be interesting for him to see some of the different kinds of rocks out there. These are not some of the fancier rocks like rose quartz etc but interesting in their own right. Some of the rocks are a bit difficult to tell apart but they appear to have been broken to approximate the shape in the guide pictures which helps (it didn't seem like the locations in the box matched with the picture locations but maybe my son moved them around before I got a good look). It's a shame there's not a bit more info on the rocks to add more value or even say a QR code to a website with more information but I supposed if you're using them in a classroom, maybe it's fine. Personally, I found the coal and talc/soapstone most interesting but look forward to finding out more about the others. Definitely an interesting purchase for the price for the right people (and if you know them, you know). I feel like this is a good start for a collection too.
Rosemary Adamski-Marlatt
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
My grandson was so happy to have more geology tools. Thank you so much.
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