Collection of 50 Rocks
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4349
The Collection of 50 Rocks (SKU JA-ERAM-4349) is a rock specimen set of 50 named samples covering the three rock groups: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. It gives geology, geography and earth science classes a broad reference collection for identifying rocks by colour, texture, grain size and structure. JaincoLab supplies the set to schools, colleges and university departments that need more variety than a starter collection, including several colour varieties of granite, marble and quartzite.
Specifications
The set contains 50 rock specimens, each a separate named rock or colour variety, drawn from igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic types as listed below; specimen size and the storage box are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Collection of 50 Rocks |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4349 |
| Number of specimens | 50 |
| Rock groups | Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic |
| Specimens listed (A to M) | Andesite, anthracite, basalt, bituminous coal, breccia, chalk lumps, chert, conglomerate, diatomite, diorite, dolerite, flint, gabbro, gneiss, granite (black, porphyry, red, white), khondalite, kimberlite, limestone (black, siliceous, white), marble (black, chocolate, green, pink, white, yellow), mudstone |
| Specimens listed (O to S) | Obsidian (black, green), pegmatite, pegmatite mica, phyllite, pumice, quartzite (black, grey, green, pink, white, yellow), rhyolite, rock phosphate, rock salt, sandstone (red, siliceous), serpentine, shale, slate |
Applications of the rock specimen set of 50
The collection is used wherever students must recognise rocks by sight and touch and link each sample to the way it formed, from school geography lessons to college geology practicals.
- Rock identification practicals in school geography and earth science classes
- Comparing igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic textures side by side
- Comparing the colour varieties of granite, limestone, marble and quartzite
- Reference collection for B.Sc and B.A. geology and geography laboratories
- Displays in school science and geography rooms
Scope of supply
The listing covers one collection of 50 rock specimens as named in the specification table, supplied by JaincoLab. The exact specimen list, specimen size and the storage box are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and lead time
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of collections and the delivery destination. Single sets for a school laboratory and bulk quantities for colleges, education departments and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How many rock specimens are in the collection?
Fifty, covering igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, including several colour varieties of granite, limestone, marble, obsidian, quartzite and sandstone.
Which rocks does it include?
The listed specimens run from andesite, basalt and breccia to pumice, rhyolite, serpentine, shale and slate; the full list is in the specification table.
Is it suitable for college geology practicals?
Yes. With 50 specimens across all three rock groups it serves as a reference set for B.Sc and B.A. geology and geography practicals as well as school classes.
What should a quotation request include?
Send the SKU JA-ERAM-4349, the number of collections, any preferred specimen size and the delivery destination.
Related products
- Collection of 25 Rocks
- Collection of 100 Rocks and Minerals
- Collection of 50 Minerals
- Thin Section of Rocks
This rock collection is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Collection of 50 Rocks, send the number of collections and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4349.
