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TECH CUT Rocks and Minerals
Eisco Tech Cut rock and mineral specimens are of the highest quality and perfectly suited for classroom or lab instruction. Our rocks and minerals are hand-selected for their educational characteristics and then cut into traditional 2-3 cm specimens, larger 7-8 cm hand specimens, and chips. Flexible packaging options include individual, class sets and bulk quantities of any size. Popular educational collections and activity kits are also available. |
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Eisco Limonite Specimen, 3cm in size,
Limonite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Rusty color indicative of ongoing oxidation Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs a...
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Eisco Limonite Specimen, 3cm in size, Pack of 12
Limonite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Rusty color indicative of ongoing oxidation Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs a...
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Raw Lodestone Mineral Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
LODESTONE | This naturally magnetized mineral creates it's own magnetic field and can pick up small metal objects. Iron particles cover its surfac...
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12PK Raw Lodestone Rock Specimens, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
LODESTONE | This naturally magnetized mineral creates it's own magnetic field and can pick up small metal objects. Iron particles cover its surfac...
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Eisco Oligoclase Specimen, 3cm in size
Oligoclase sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Standard hardness of 6, exhibits two planes of cleavage Perfect size for use in classroom identif...
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Eisco Oligoclase Specimen, 3cm in size, Pack of 12
Oligoclase sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Standard hardness of 6, exhibits two planes of cleavage Perfect size for use in classroom identif...
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Eisco Syenite Specimen, 3cm in size
Syenite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Igneous rock comprised primarily of feldspar Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs a...
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Eisco Syenite Specimen, 3cm in size, Pack of 12
Syenite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Igneous rock comprised primarily of feldspar Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs a...
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Raw Apatite Mineral Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
APATITE | Apatite is one of the few common phosphate minerals. While often found as an accessory mineral in igneous rock, it is also found as conc...
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12PK Raw Dolomite Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
DOLOMITE | Though similar to calcite, the inclusion of magnesium in the chemistry of Dolomite makes it a more robust & stable mineral GREAT FO...
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Eisco Pegmatite Specimen, 3cm in size
Pegmatite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Igneous rock containing a large variety of crystal sizes Perfect size for use in classroom identif...
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Raw Chert Mineral Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
CHERT | Sometimes referred to as flint, Chert is a sedimentary rock rich in silica GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | This specimen is perfect for tea...
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Eisco Pegmatite Specimen, 3cm in size, Pack of 12
Pegmatite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Igneous rock containing a large variety of crystal sizes Perfect size for use in classroom identif...
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12PK Raw Apatite Mineral Specimens, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
APATITE | Apatite is one of the few common phosphate minerals. While often found as an accessory mineral in igneous rock, it is also found as conc...
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12PK Raw Chert Mineral Specimens, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
CHERT | Sometimes referred to as flint, Chert is a sedimentary rock rich in silica GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | This specimen is perfect for tea...
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Eisco Chalcopyrite Specimen, 3cm in size, Pack of 12
Chalcopyrite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Exhibits fracture and has a brassy luster Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs...
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12PK Raw Hematite Rock Specimens, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
HEMATITE | This specular variety of hematite takes the form of tiny, sparkling iron oxide crystals GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Perfect for demo...
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12PK Streak Plates - For Testing Rocks & Specimens - Off-White Unglazed Porcelain - Great for Science Classrooms - Class Pack - Eisco Labs
12 PACK | Includes twelve streak plates. Great for group activities GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Used to determine a mineral's color in powder f...
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Raw Dolomite Mineral Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected Samples - Eisco Labs
DOLOMITE | Though similar to calcite, the inclusion of magnesium in the chemistry of Dolomite makes it a more robust & stable mineral GREAT FO...
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Mineral ID Kit - 7 Pieces - Includes Streak Plate, Glass Plate, Dropper Bottle, Magnet, Nail, Copper Square & Retractable Hand Lens - Great for Geology Classrooms & Basic Field Testing - Eisco Labs
EXPLORE FIELD TESTING TECHNIQUES | A fun way to explore the variety of techniques that geologists use to identify rocks and minerals IDENTIFY ROCK...
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6PK Muscovite Mica Specimen (Mineral), Approx. 1" (3cm) - Ideal for Science Classrooms - Eisco Labs
Pack of six, muscovite mica samples. Each sample is approximately 1" (3cm) in size Useful for teaching students about variable hardness and cleav...
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Tech Cut Rock & Mineral Kit, Set of 12 Specimens - Includes Storage Box and Identification Card
EXPLORE TECH CUT ROCKS & MINERALS | A fun introduction to the world of geology through rocks and minerals. 12 PIECE KIT | Set includes twelve ...
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Raw Volcanic Tuff, Igneous Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
VOLCANIC TUFF | Dust & ash deposited during explosive volcanic eruptions can become compacted and lithified over time, forming large packages ...
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Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
ANTHRACITE COAL | Anthracite coal is bright and reflective, indicative of the intense heat and pressure required to form it. Anthracite coal often...
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Raw Red Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
RED SLATE | Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock, s...
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Raw Gypsum, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
GYPSUM | A sulfate mineral that often forms from evaporating lakes in what is known as an evaporite deposit. Crystals grow into soft, wide sheets,...
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Raw Rhyolite, Igneous Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
RHYOLITE | Rhyolite is an aphanitic felsic rock which forms during eruptions of thick, viscous magma. Often containing phenocrysts of felsic miner...
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Raw Pumice, Igneous Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
PUMICE | 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...
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Raw Chert, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
CHERT | Sometimes referred to as flint, Chert is a sedimentary rock rich in silica GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | This specimen is perfect for tea...
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Raw Obsidian, Igneous Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
Raw Obsidian SpecimenHand Sample, 3" OBSIDIAN | Obsidian, also known as volcanic glass, forms from lava that cools almost immediately upon erupt...
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Raw Green Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
GREEN SLATE | Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock,...
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Raw White Sandstone, Sedimentary Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
WHITE SANDSTONE | White Sandstone is a recognizable sedimentary rock made up of well sorted and rounded grains of quartz, indicating that the clas...
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Raw Muscovite Mica, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
MUSCOVITE MICA | Muscovite mica is a mineral that forms from cooling magma. It forms in thin sheets that are individually weak, but comprehensivel...
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Raw Halite, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
HALITE | Halite is commonly known as table salt. This soft, white to transparent mineral grows into cleavable cubes GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS |...
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Raw Quartzite, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
QUARTZITE | Applying significant pressure to sandstone results in the formation of quartzite. The compaction of sandstone's sturdy silicate framew...
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Raw Fluorite, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
FLUORITE | Fluorite can be transparent or come in a variety of colors, such as purple, green & blue. Fluorite is a common mineral in both carb...
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Raw Breccia, Sedimentary Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
BRECCIA | The large, angular clasts in breccia make it possible to confidently ascertain the depositional history of the rock GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CL...
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Raw Sulfur, Mineral Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3"
SULFUR | Sulfur is a popular mineral that forms as a soft precipitate near volcanic vents and springs. This bright yellow mineral has a distinct s...
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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 ty...
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Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks Kit, 12 Specimens - Includes Storage Box and Identification Card
EXPLORE TECH CUT SEDIMENTARY ROCKS || A fun introduction to the world of geology through sedimentary rocks! Sedimentary rocks are formed by the de...
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Introduction to Igneous Rocks Kit, 12 Specimens - Includes Storage Box and Identification Card
EXPLORE TECH CUT IGNEOUS ROCKS || A fun introduction to the world of geology through igneous rocks! Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava co...
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12PK Streak Plates - For Testing Minerals - Off-Black Unglazed Porcelain
Twelve streak plates Used to determine a mineral's color in powder form, or to identify the mineral content of a rock. Great for geology and earth...
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Streak Plate - For Testing Rocks & Specimens - Off-White Unglazed Porcelain - Single Plate - Eisco Labs
UNGLAZED STREAK PLATE || Single, unglazed porcelain streak plate. Off-white color 50MM X 50MM || Plate measures 1.9" (50mm) long and wide, and is...
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