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Mineral Mania Game
Mineral Mania Game

Discover key properties of common minerals
Rock Tumbler Apparatus
Rock Tumbler Apparatus

Polish rough rocks to create semiprecious gemstones!
Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals
Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals

Includes specimens in the following groups: sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, ores, gemstones and minerals in the scale of hardness. 50 specimens approximately 1" each.
Hardness Collection with Test Kit
Hardness Collection with Test Kit

10 specimens demonstrate Moh's scale.
Long Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection
Long Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection

15 speciments that demonstrate the emission of light that some minerals exhibit when exposed to long wave ultraviolet light.
Short/Long Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection
Short/Long Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection

15 speciments that demonstrate the emission of light that some minerals exhibit when exposed to short wave and/or long wave ultraviolet light.
Short Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection
Short Wave Fluorescent Minerals Collection

15 speciments that demonstrate the emission of light that some minerals exhibit when exposed to short wave ultraviolet light.
Expanded Rock Collection
Expanded Rock Collection

45 specimens, approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", includes 15 each of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
North American Rock Collection
North American Rock Collection

50 rock specimens from across North America.
Investigating The Rock Cycle Classroom Project
Investigating The Rock Cycle Classroom Project

A graphic representation of how the major families of rocks form the dynamic process called the rock cycle.
Introductory Earth Science Collection
Introductory Earth Science Collection

Basic unit of 75 rocks and minerals demonstrates the major rock-forming minerals; the scale of hardness; and recognized physical properties.
15 Piece Crystal & Aggregate Collection
15 Piece Crystal & Aggregate Collection

Contains 15 specimens, approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" showing different crystal habits and aggregation of minerals such as dendritic, fibrous, micaceous, banding, and radiated.
Investigating Plate Tectonics Classroom Project
Investigating Plate Tectonics Classroom Project

Get every student in the class involved as you learn about the theory of plate tectonics.
How Minerals are Colored Collection
How Minerals are Colored Collection

Illustrates how and why colors appear in certain minerals and how small amounts of chemical compounds may influence color. 15 specimens.
Metamorphic, Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks Classroom Projects
Metamorphic, Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks Classroom Projects

In these classroom activity projects, unknown samples are provided for 30 students to identify by using 8 1/2" x 11" replica cardstock charts of the 18" x 24" charts in a wooden frame.
What Mineral Is It? Classroom Project
What Mineral Is It? Classroom Project

Mineral identification through step-by-step testing.
What Rock Is It? Classroom Project
What Rock Is It? Classroom Project

Rock identification through step-by-step testing.
Fracture Collection
Fracture Collection

Six specimens that demonstrate the manner of breaking and appearance of a mineral or rock when broken other than along cleavage or parting planes.
The Crust of the Earth Collection
The Crust of the Earth Collection

Specimens of 15 rocks and minerals that make up the Earth's crust.
Premium Geology Collections
Premium Geology Collections

Students will learn important geology concepts while investigating superb specimens carefully selected to illustrate exciting ideas about their formation.
Mineral Study Kit
Mineral Study Kit

Students will learn to identify 15 common minerals by observing and testing their physical properties. Excellent introduction to minerals.
Gem Minerals Collection
Gem Minerals Collection

The 15 specimens in this collection represent minerals rare and beautiful enough to be prized as gemstones.
Ores of Common Metals Collection
Ores of Common Metals Collection

The term "ore" is used in connection with a rock or mineral mass when it contains enough of an element or compound to make it economically feasible to mine. 15 specimens of the more important ores are included. Approximately 1 1/2".
Natural Crystal Collection
Natural Crystal Collection

This collection includes 15 specimens that exhibit crystal forms from the six crystallographic systems.
Classification of Minerals
Classification of Minerals

This collection includes examples of silicates, oxides, sulfates, phosphates, and other major mineral groups as classified in Dana’s Textbook of Mineralogy.
126 Piece Comprehensive Mineral/Physical Properties Collection
126 Piece Comprehensive Mineral/Physical Properties Collection

This collection is an excellent source for in-depth study of mineralogy.
Non-Metallic Resources Collection
Non-Metallic Resources Collection

15 examples of non-metallic rocks and minerals.
Canadian Rock & Mineral Collection
Canadian Rock & Mineral Collection

40 Canadian rock and mineral samples.
Advanced Earth Science Collection
Advanced Earth Science Collection

Contains 105 specimens packaged in 9 separate study units.
Metamorphic Rock Collection
Metamorphic Rock Collection

Contains 15 metamorphic rock specimens, approximately 1- 1/2" x 1-1/2", number-coded in a compartmented container.
Igneous Rock Collection
Igneous Rock Collection

Contains 15 representative specimens of intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks, each approximately 11/2" x 11/2".
Cleavage Collection
Cleavage Collection

Includes 6 specimens approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" demonstrating various cleavage properties.
Introductory Rock Collection
Introductory Rock Collection

Provides a primary presentation of the basic rock types. Includes five each of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, totaling 15 specimens, approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Mineral ID Starter Set
Mineral ID Starter Set

Students test 30 different minerals for hardness, specific gravity, color, streak, and cleavage.
Luster Collection
Luster Collection

This collection provides examples of both metallic and non-metallic types of luster. 15 specimens approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", number-coded.