The Essentials Rock Kit includes 16 numbered and hand-selected samples from all over the U.S. representing each of the major rock groups (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic).
Rocks in this kit include:
- Obsidian
- Granite
- Basalt
- Granite pegmatite
- Pumice
- Bituminous coal
- Coquina
- Sandstone
- Siltstone
- Fossiliferous limestone
- Greenstone (metabasalt)
- Muscovite mica schist
- Gneiss
- Slate
- Marble
- Soapstone
*Specimen's are individually labeled 1-16. Labels are not pictured above.
The specimens are housed in a compartmented tray inside a sturdy box for years of use. A detailed information sheet is included, providing specimen name, location, stratigraphy, description/composition, and uses.
Note: Specimen types may differ depending on availability.
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Want to make the most of your kit? Consider adding a Magnifying Hand Lens or Geology Testing Kit to get a better look at your minerals and their awesome features.