- Through the process of metasomatism, hot fluid infiltrates the atomic structure of other silicate minerals, altering them to form talc. Talc is at the bottom of the Mohs scale of hardness, and has a distinct soapy feel
- Ideal for identification & classification exercises. A great example for lessons in mineral hardness, and characteristics exhibited by hydrothermally altered minerals. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination
- Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
- Sourced from a variety of locations around the world
- Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
Through the process of metasomatism, hot fluid infiltrates the atomic structure of other silicate minerals, altering them to form talc. Talc is at the bottom of the Mohs scale of hardness, and has a distinct soapy feel. Ideal for teaching students about rounding and sorting, as well as for identification & classification exercises. A great example for lessons in mineral hardness, and characteristics exhibited by hydrothermally altered minerals.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.
Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Pack of 12 samples.