Thin Section of Rocks
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4342
The Thin Section of Rocks (SKU JA-ERAM-4342) is a set of 20 rock thin section slides covering igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, for study under the microscope. Each slide carries a slice of rock ground thin enough for light to pass through, so that mineral grains, textures and structures can be seen clearly. The rocks listed include anthracite, basalt, conglomerate, diorite, flint, gabbro, gneiss, black and red granite, limestone, green and pink marble, porphyry, green and grey quartzite, rhyolite, sandstone, serpentine, shale and slate. The set is supplied by JaincoLab for geology and geography laboratories.
Specifications
The set contains 20 thin section slides of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, listed below; slide size and mounting are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Thin Section of Rocks |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4342 |
| Set | 20 thin section slides |
| Rock groups | Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic |
| Rocks listed | Anthracite, basalt, conglomerate, diorite, flint, gabbro, gneiss, granite (black), granite (red), limestone, marble (green), marble (pink), porphyry, quartzite (green), quartzite (grey), rhyolite, sandstone, serpentine, shale, slate |
| Use | Observation under the microscope |
Uses of the rock thin section slides
Thin sections let students see the minerals and textures that identify a rock, which is the basis of petrology practicals.
- Petrology practicals in B.Sc and M.Sc geology
- Comparing igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic textures under the microscope
- Polarising microscope exercises in earth science courses
- Geography and environmental science teaching on rock types
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 thin section slides.
Which rocks are included?
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks such as basalt, granite, gabbro, gneiss, marble, quartzite, sandstone, shale and slate.
What are they used for?
For observing rock textures and minerals under the microscope in geology practicals.
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- Thin Section of Minerals
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This set is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Thin Section of Rocks, send the number of sets and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4342. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
