Collection of 10 Rocks
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4350
The Collection of 10 Rocks (SKU JA-ERAM-4350) is, as its listing describes, a set of 10 rock forming minerals: the basic mineral specimens that make up most common rocks. It lets students handle olivine, quartz, the two micas, pyroxene, the feldspars orthoclase and plagioclase, calcite, pyrite and magnetite before they study whole rocks. JaincoLab supplies this rock forming minerals collection to schools and colleges as a starter set for mineral identification in geology, geography and earth science lessons.
Specifications
The collection holds 10 rock forming mineral specimens, listed as olivine, quartz, biotite, muscovite, pyroxene, orthoclase, plagioclase, calcite, pyrite and magnetite; specimen size and the storage box are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Collection of 10 Rocks |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4350 |
| Number of specimens | 10 |
| Specimen type | Rock forming minerals |
| Minerals listed | Olivine, quartz, biotite, muscovite, pyroxene, orthoclase, plagioclase, calcite, pyrite, magnetite |
Uses of the rock forming minerals collection
Because most rocks are built from a small number of minerals, this set is used to teach mineral identification first, so that students can later recognise those minerals inside granite, basalt, marble and other rocks.
- Introductory mineral identification in school geography and science
- Observing colour, lustre, cleavage and hardness on common minerals
- Linking minerals to the rocks they form in geology practicals
- Starter reference set for B.Sc and B.A. geology and geography laboratories
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one collection of 10 rock forming mineral specimens, supplied by JaincoLab. The exact specimen list, specimen size and storage box are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of sets and the delivery destination. Class sets for schools and bulk orders for colleges and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
Does this collection contain rocks or minerals?
It contains 10 rock forming mineral specimens, the minerals that make up common rocks, rather than whole rock samples.
Which minerals are included?
Olivine, quartz, biotite, muscovite, pyroxene, orthoclase, plagioclase, calcite, pyrite and magnetite, as listed for this collection.
Which set suits whole rock samples instead?
For rocks, choose a rock collection such as the Collection of 9 Rocks or the Collection of 15 Igneous Rocks listed under related products.
Related products
- Collection of 9 Rocks
- Collection of 15 Igneous Rocks
- Collection of 25 Minerals
- Collection of 9 Mohs Hardness Set
This mineral collection is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Collection of 10 Rocks, send the number of sets and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4350. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
