Education, Geology
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Pyrite forms as hot water flows through fractures in subsurface rock. This deposition method allows pyrite to replace other minerals or fossils through pyritization. Also known as Fool's Gold, this brassy, metallic mineral is often mistaken for gold Excellent for exercises in identification and…
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Pack of 12 Oligoclase samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Standard hardness of 6, exhibits two planes of cleavage Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Feldspar with high levels of sodium …
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Garnet comes in a variety of colors & shapes - this specimen is a deep red color. Garnet forms under intense heat and pressure conditions, making it a common mineral in mountainous terranes Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Great for lessons in metamorphic facies & silicate…
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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 Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Slate is perfect for lessons on…
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Pack of 12 Albite samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Used as a hardness standard of 6, and exhibits two planes of cleavage Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Great samples for use in…
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Pack of 12 Sphalerite samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Often mined as a zinc ore Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Sphalerite sometimes exhibits triboluminescence, meaning it will…
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This rock formed at the bottom of a marine environment through the compaction of deceased organic matter in a clay or silt cement Ideal for identification & classification exercises, for studying fossils within whole rocks and sedimentary rocks. This set of six samples is excellent for group study…
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Pack of 12 Limonite samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Rusty color indicative of ongoing oxidation Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Also known as goethite Specimens come in clear,…
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Pack of 12 Coquina samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Mass of fossilized animal material Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Individual fossils can be studied and identified within the…
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One of the most abundant minerals on Earth. The tightly packed framework of silica tetrahedral that makes up this mineral gives it a high hardness of 7, a lack of cleavage planes, and a distinct euhedral crystal habit A must-have mineral for any specimen collection. Quartz is useful during lessons…
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Fluorite can be transparent or come in a variety of colors, such as purple, green & blue. Fluorite is a common mineral in both carbonate and hydrothermal rocks Fluorite is perfect for hands on lessons in hardness, as well as the fickle method of identifying minerals by color. An excellent example…
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Peridotite is an iron-rich ultramafic rock, with a chemistry that suggests genesis from a point deep within the crust, possibly as deep as the mantle. The large crystals indicate slow cooling within a magma chamber Ideal for identification & classification exercises. This fascinating sample is…
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A fun way to explore the variety of techniques that geologists use to identify rocks and minerals Test mineral hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify different minerals and mineral content within rock specimens Includes seven essential tools -…
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Pack of 12 Argillaceous shale samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Small clast size indicates deposition in a low-energy environment such as a shallow lake or slow-moving river Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science…
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Much of the earth's surface is covered in oceanic crust, of which olivine is a major component. With the highest crystallization temperature, olivine is the first mineral to form in a magma, making it a useful geothermometer Ideal for identification & classification exercises, and is great for…
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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 Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Allows students can…
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Found within igneous and metamorphic rocks. Biotite mica's sheet like appearance and glassy luster make this mineral easy to identify Mica's thin and layered structure is perfect for demonstrating variable hardness and cleavage, physical properties of minerals, as well as Bowen's reaction series.…
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12 rock gypsum specimens approximately 1" (3cm) in length Formed from the lithification of sulfate evaporate deposits Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, corresponding well with Next Generation Science Standards evidence statements Useful for rock/mineral…
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Basalt makes up a large majority of the earth's oceanic crust. Formed quickly from a magma that is rich in iron, basalt exhibits a dark color and small crystal size The perfect example of an aphanitic igneous rock. Useful for lessons in igneous rock classification and identification. This set of…
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Pack of 12 Chlorite samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Platy metamorphic mineral with a soapy feel Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Forms when hot water alters the chemistry of an…
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Quartzite is formed from sandstone that has been tightly compressed to the point where the clasts have recrystallized to form a new rock. This formation mechanism, coupled the inherent strength of quartz, makes quartzite a very durable rock. Useful in the classroom for lessons on metamorphic…
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Pack of 12 Sulfur samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Great for students learning about streak tests - sulfur leaves an unexpected white streak Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Ideal…
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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 Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Demonstrates…
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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…
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United Scientific™ FAULT MODEL
United Scientific SuppliesSet of 6 3-D manipulatives for demonstrating normal faulting, reverse (thrust) faulting and horizontal faulting. Set is provided with an access code to download interactive Teacher and Student Guides, videos, geoinformation data sets, and other resource information.
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Calcite is made up of calcium carbonate. It can grow into rocks, animal shells, chalk, & translucent, rhombic minerals Being one of just a few minerals that is effervesce in acid, Calcite is great for demonstrating chemical reactions. This universally useful mineral can also be used to demonstrate…
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Slate is the result of the compression of shale, but is denser and retains the fissile properties, making for an interesting exercise when distinguishing between the two rocks Ideal for exercises in metamorphic rock identification due to its recognizable platy foliation. This set of twelve samples…
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Pack of 12 Gypsum samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Great for learning about mineral hardness - gypsum is soft enough to be scratched by a fingernail Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements …
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This foliated metamorphic rock usually forms at convergent plate boundaries, and recrystallizes with immense heat and pressure Excellent for students learning about differential stresses and foliation in metamorphic rocks. This set of twelve samples is excellent for group study and examination …
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Pack of 12 Hornblende samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size Useful for students to study as an example of two-plane, non-perpendicular cleavage Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Ideal for…
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Rhyolite is an aphanitic felsic rock which forms during eruptions of thick, viscous magma. Often containing phenocrysts of felsic minerals with only slightly higher crystallization temperatures than the feldspar and quartz that forms rhyolite Ideal for identification & classification exercises.…
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Pumice is formed from the frothy lava that a volcanic explosion creates. As the frothy lava cools, it hardens as a light weight rock that is filled with small gas bubbles. Because this rock is so porous and light, it can actually float on water Perfect for demonstrating the effect of vesicles on…