Collection of 20 Earthy Minerals
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4361
The Collection of 20 Earthy Minerals (SKU JA-ERAM-4361) is a set of 20 earthy mineral specimens: soft, fine-grained or powdery materials such as clays, ochres and chalk that look dull rather than glassy or metallic. This earthy minerals collection brings together kaolin, china clay, bentonite, fire clay and fuller's earth with gypsum, talc, steatite, bauxite, sulphur and saltpetre. JaincoLab supplies it to schools and colleges for geology, geography and applied science lessons on industrial raw materials.
Specifications
The collection holds 20 earthy mineral specimens, all named in the table below; specimen size and the storage box are not stated in the listing and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Collection of 20 Earthy Minerals |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4361 |
| Number of specimens | 20 |
| Specimen type | Earthy minerals |
| Specimens listed | Kaolin, gypsum, bauxite, soapstone, French chalk, plastic clay, bentonite, sulphur, steatite, fire clay, yellow ochre, china clay, chalk lump, red ochre, fuller's earth, saltpetre, shale, talc, pyrolusite, raw nitre |
Applications of the earthy minerals collection
The set is used to show students the clays, ochres and soft minerals behind everyday products, from china clay in ceramics and paper to ochres in pigments and fuller's earth in cleaning and bleaching.
- Industrial minerals lessons in school and college geography
- Comparing lustre: earthy specimens beside glassy and metallic minerals
- Clay and pigment studies in applied science and ceramics courses
- Mineral identification practicals in schools and colleges
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one collection of 20 earthy 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 collections and the delivery destination. School sets and bulk quantities for colleges and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What are earthy minerals?
Minerals and mineral materials with a dull, earthy look and often a soft or powdery texture, such as clays, ochres, chalk and talc.
Which specimens are included?
Kaolin, gypsum, bauxite, soapstone, French chalk, plastic clay, bentonite, sulphur, steatite, fire clay, yellow ochre, china clay, chalk lump, red ochre, fuller's earth, saltpetre, shale, talc, pyrolusite and raw nitre.
Which collections pair well with it?
The Collection of 20 Metallic Ores and the Collection of 20 Stones, both listed under related products, add ores and harder specimens.
Related products
- Collection of 20 Metallic Ores
- Collection of 20 Stones
- Collection of Soil and Clays
- Minerals Collection Used in Ceramics Industry, Set of 10
This earthy mineral set is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Collection of 20 Earthy Minerals, send the number of collections and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4361. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
