Washington School Rock Collection Mineral Stone

 

The Washington School Collection is one of the most popular rock and mineral collection for schools. This collection includes 40 specimens in the following areas:

• Rock-Forming Minerals: Augite, Calcite, Gypsum, Muscovite, Quartz, Hornblende, Microcline, Biotite
• Ores of Common Metals: Bauxite-Aluminum Ore, Galena-Lead Ore, Hematite-Iron Ore, Pyrolusite-Magnesium Ore, Magnetite-Iron Ore, Malachite-Copper Ore, Pyrite-Iron/Sulfur Ore
• Ores of Common Nonmetals: Fluorite, Dolomite, Barite, Graphite, Talc
• Sedimentary Rocks: Calcareous Tufa, Limestone, Conglomerate, Fossil Limestone, Sandstone, Oil Shale, Arkose
• Igneous Rocks: Andesite, Obsidian, Rhyolite, Pumice, Granite, Gabbro, Basalt
• Metamorphic Rocks: Hornfels, Slate, Gneiss, Marble, Mica Schist, and Quartzite.

Specimens are 2 x 1.5 in size and come stored in a compartmentalized container.

We also sell the 40 piece unmarked student set for $5.95 to help practice identifiying the rocks.(RC116)

Recommended for Grades 5-12.

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