Thin Section of Minerals
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4343
The Thin Section of Minerals (SKU JA-ERAM-4343) is a set of 20 mineral thin section slides for study under the microscope. Each section is mounted on a glass slide under a cover glass with transparent adhesive, so that colour, cleavage, crystal form and optical properties can be observed clearly. The minerals listed include amethyst, barytes, beryl, chalcopyrite, chromite, coquina, fluorite, galena, jasper, labradorite, lapis lazuli, laterite, magnetite, microcline, muscovite, orthoclase, pyrite, pyrolusite, smoky quartz and tourmaline. The set is supplied by JaincoLab for geology laboratories.
Specifications
The set contains 20 mineral thin sections mounted on glass slides with cover glasses and transparent adhesive; the minerals are listed below and the exact list is confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Thin Section of Minerals |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4343 |
| Set | 20 thin section slides |
| Mounting | Glass slides with cover glasses, fixed with transparent adhesive |
| Minerals listed | Amethyst, barytes, beryl, chalcopyrite, chromite, coquina, fluorite, galena, jasper, labradorite, lapis lazuli, laterite, magnetite, microcline, muscovite, orthoclase, pyrite, pyrolusite, smoky quartz, tourmaline |
| Use | Observation under the microscope |
Uses of the mineral thin section slides
Mineral thin sections let students study the optical properties that identify minerals, a core part of mineralogy practicals.
- Mineralogy practicals in B.Sc and M.Sc geology
- Study of optical properties with a polarising microscope
- Identification exercises on ore and rock-forming minerals
- Earth science and geography teaching on minerals
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers a set of 20 thin section slides; the exact slide list is confirmed on the quotation. The microscope is a separate item. 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, universities and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How many slides are in the set?
Twenty mineral thin section slides.
How are the sections mounted?
On glass slides with cover glasses fixed with transparent adhesive.
Which minerals are included?
Minerals such as beryl, chalcopyrite, fluorite, galena, magnetite, muscovite, orthoclase, pyrite and tourmaline, as listed.
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- Thin Section of Rocks
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- Minerals Crystal Collection (Set of 15)
This set is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Thin Section of Minerals, send the number of sets and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4343. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
