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Complete Rock Collection Kit
| Item #: | 074815 |
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| Grades: | 3-AD |
Product Description:
Take their love of rock collecting to the next level with this collection that includes 48 quality specimens that measure 1-2” each. The collection arrives in three sturdy cardboard boxes organized by rock type: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous specimens include obsidian, snowflake obsidian, pumice, rhyolite (2 types), bentonite, granite (3 types), syenite, andesite, scoria, basalt, gabbro, and peridotite. Sedimentary specimens include conglomerate, sandstone (2 types), siltstone, shale (2 types), bituminous coal, diatomaceous earth, fossiliferous limestone, coquina, travertine, dolostone, alabaster, rock salt, banded iron formation and chert. Metamorphic specimens include slate (2 types), phyllite, mica schist, gneiss (2 specimens), amphibolite, eclogite, lapis lazuli, quartzite, marble (2 types), anthracite coal, greenstone, serpentinite, and soapstone. Along with the valuable specimens, each box includes handy specimen information that identifies rock, the source location, geological system, description, and other essential information. Also included (in each box) is a Geologic Time Scale aligning Old Earth dating with a biblical timeline. Individual specimens are numbered for ease of identification. An excellent rock collection for an inspiring or more seasoned geologist!
Publisher Description:
With the Complete Rock Collection, you'll get a rock collection that rivals or exceeds the sets used for introductory geology and Earth science classes at colleges all over the country. The collection of forty-eight numbered specimens includes: Igneous Rock Kit, Sedimentary Rock Kit, and the Metamorphic Rock Kit.
Plus, the set comes packed with information about the classification, composition, and uses of each and every specimen. From practical players to exotic uses and locations, the Complete Rock Collection lets you dig deep into geology!
