Mineral Study Kit
Product Code : JA-GE-7285
The Mineral Study Kit (SKU JA-GE-7285) is a set of 15 labelled mineral specimens of about 25 x 25 mm that represent the major mineral groups, oxides, sulphates, silicates, phosphates and others, as classified in Dana's system. It includes three varieties of gypsum (selenite, satin spar and alabaster), two micas, and common minerals such as fluorite, quartz, talc, halite, pyrite, graphite, calcite, hematite and magnetite. This mineral study kit is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
Each of the 15 specimens is labelled and measures about 25 x 25 mm.
| Product | Mineral Study Kit |
| SKU | JA-GE-7285 |
| Specimens | 15, labelled, approximately 25 x 25 mm |
| Groups | Oxides, sulphates, silicates, phosphates and other major groups (Dana classification) |
| Minerals | Fluorite; gypsum var. selenite; quartz var. milky; talc; halite; mica var. biotite; hematite; pyrite; graphite; gypsum var. satin spar; calcite; magnetite; gypsum var. alabaster; feldspar var. microcline; mica var. muscovite |
Uses of the mineral study kit
Varieties of the same mineral side by side show how one composition can look very different.
- Identifying common minerals by their properties
- Comparing the selenite, satin spar and alabaster varieties of gypsum
- Hardness tests from talc to quartz
- Introducing mineral classification
Scope of supply and ordering
The kit is supplied as the 15 labelled specimens. Pack quantities, packing method and lead time are fixed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How many specimens are included?
Fifteen, each labelled and about 25 x 25 mm.
Which gypsum varieties are in the kit?
Selenite, satin spar and alabaster.
Are both micas included?
Yes, biotite and muscovite.
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