Mineral Test Kit
Product Code : JA-GE-7288
The Mineral Test Kit (SKU JA-GE-7288) gives students the basic tools for identifying rocks, minerals and fossils: a copper coin (listed as a penny), a streak plate, a hand lens, a dropper bottle, a glass plate, a magnet, a nail and a hardness scale, all in a zip-lock pouch. These are the classic field tests for hardness, streak, magnetism and reaction with acid. This mineral test kit is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
The kit holds eight test items and a hardness scale in one zip-lock pouch.
| Product | Mineral Test Kit |
| SKU | JA-GE-7288 |
| Contents | Copper coin (listed as a penny), streak plate, hand lens, dropper bottle, glass plate, magnet, nail and hardness scale |
| Storage | Zip-lock pouch |
Uses of the mineral test kit
The coin, nail and glass plate give reference hardness points for scratch tests.
- Scratch-testing hardness with coin, nail and glass plate
- Streak tests on the streak plate
- Testing for magnetism
- Checking fine detail with the hand lens
Scope of supply and ordering
The kit is supplied in its zip-lock pouch with the items listed. Quantities, packing and lead time are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the glass plate used for?
As a scratch reference in hardness testing.
What is the dropper bottle for?
For applying a test liquid, for example to check whether a sample fizzes; the liquid itself is not listed.
Related products
See the geology equipment range for other items in this family.
Request a quote
Quotations for the mineral test kit are prepared on request through the JaincoLab contact page.
JaincoLab manufactures and exports laboratory equipment for Ministry of Education programmes, World Bank-funded tenders and United Nations projects, and has executed these supplies successfully in many countries. Contractors bidding for such tenders can contact JaincoLab for specifications, quotations and turnkey tender supply.
