Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10)
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4381
The Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10) (SKU JA-ERAM-4381) is a set of 10 mineral specimens for the less common identification properties of odour, taste and reaction with acid. Most minerals have no odour unless they are moistened, heated, breathed upon or rubbed, and only soluble minerals have a taste. The set is listed for sulphurous, iron-like, lime, earthy clay and unusual odours, fizzing with acid and salty or sweetish taste, and JaincoLab supplies it for geology practicals.
Specifications
The set contains 10 mineral specimens chosen for odour, taste and acid reaction, covering the properties listed below; the individual minerals are not named in the listing and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10) |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4381 |
| Number of specimens | 10 |
| Properties shown | Odour, taste and reaction with acid |
| Odours listed | Unusual, sulphurous, iron-like, lime, earthy clay |
| Other properties listed | Reacts with acid and fizzes; salty taste; sweetish taste |
Applications of the mineral odour and taste set
The set is used to complete the physical-properties sequence in mineral identification, showing students properties such as the earthy smell of moistened clay minerals and the fizzing of carbonates in acid.
- Physical-properties lessons in college geology and mineralogy
- Acid reaction demonstrations with carbonate minerals
- Teaching the full list of properties used in identification keys
- Building a physical-properties reference set with the feel, lustre and streak collections
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one set of 10 mineral specimens showing odour, taste and acid reaction, supplied by JaincoLab. No acid is listed with the set. The minerals, 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 sets and the delivery destination. Single sets and bulk quantities for colleges and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
When do minerals have an odour?
Most minerals have no odour unless they are moistened, heated, breathed upon or rubbed.
Which properties does the set cover?
Unusual, sulphurous, iron-like, lime and earthy clay odours, fizzing with acid, and salty or sweetish taste.
Which minerals are included?
The listing does not name them; the specimen list for your order is confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
- Minerals Feel Property Collection (Set of 10)
- Minerals Luster Collection (Set of 10)
- Minerals Streak Collection (Set of 10)
- Rocks and Minerals Test Kit
This odour and taste set is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10), send the number of sets and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4381.
For Ministry of Education, World Bank and United Nations laboratory projects, JaincoLab works as manufacturer and exporter and has completed such supplies successfully in many countries. Firms preparing bids for these tenders can request itemised quotations and turnkey supply of the full laboratory scope from our tenders team.
