Collection of 50 Rocks and Minerals
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4365
The Collection of 50 Rocks and Minerals (SKU JA-ERAM-4365) is a rock and mineral specimen set with 25 rocks from the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic groups and 25 minerals, including several ores. It gives senior school and college classes enough variety to practise identification across both rocks and minerals, from basalt, gabbro and obsidian to galena, chalcopyrite and sphalerite. JaincoLab supplies this collection of 50 rocks and minerals to schools, colleges and teacher-training institutes.
Specifications
The collection holds 50 specimens, 25 rocks and 25 minerals, 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 50 Rocks and Minerals |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4365 |
| Number of specimens | 50 (25 rocks, 25 minerals) |
| Rock groups | Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic |
| Rocks listed | Anthracite, basalt, chalk lumps, conglomerate, diatomite, flint, gabbro, gneiss, granite (red, white), limestone (black, siliceous), marble (green, white), mudstone, black obsidian, pegmatite, pumice, quartzite (grey, green), rock salt, sandstone, serpentine, shale, slate |
| Minerals listed | Agate, alabaster, amethyst, barytes, beryl, boron, calcite, chalcopyrite, china clay, dolomite, feldspar, fire clay, fuller's earth, galena, graphite, magnetite, black mica, yellow ochre, pyrolusite, pyrophyllite, quartz, sphalerite, soapstone, sulphur, talc |
Applications of the collection of 50 rocks and minerals
The set is used for identification practicals that cover rocks and minerals together, and for lessons that link each mineral to the rocks and resources in which it occurs.
- Rock and mineral identification in senior school geography and science
- B.Sc geology and B.A. geography practical reference set
- Ore and industrial mineral lessons using galena, chalcopyrite, sphalerite and barytes
- Teacher-training college and museum displays
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one collection of 50 rock and 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. Single sets and bulk quantities for institutions and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How are the 50 specimens split?
Twenty-five rocks from the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic groups and twenty-five minerals.
Does it include ores?
Yes. Galena, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, magnetite and pyrolusite are among the 25 minerals.
How does it compare with the 20 and 100 specimen collections?
It sits between the Collection of 20 Rocks and Minerals and the Collection of 100 Rocks and Minerals, both listed under related products.
Related products
- Collection of 20 Rocks and Minerals
- Collection of 100 Rocks and Minerals
- Collection of 50 Rocks
- Collection of 50 Minerals
This collection is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Collection of 50 Rocks and Minerals, send the number of collections and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4365. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
