Thin Section of Rocks & Minerals
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4344
The Thin Section of Rocks and Minerals set (SKU JA-ERAM-4344) contains 20 rock and mineral thin section slides, with sections of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks mounted on glass slides under cover glasses with transparent adhesive, for study under the microscope. The rock slides 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 exact mix of rock and mineral slides is confirmed on the quotation. The set is supplied by JaincoLab for geology laboratories.
Specifications
The set contains 20 thin section slides of rocks and minerals, mounted with cover glasses and transparent adhesive; the rock slides listed are shown below, and the mineral slides included are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Thin Section of Rocks & Minerals |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4344 |
| Set | 20 thin section slides of rocks and minerals |
| Rock groups | Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic |
| Mounting | Glass slides with cover glasses, fixed with transparent adhesive |
| Rock slides 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 and mineral thin section slides
A combined set of rock and mineral thin sections lets students relate individual minerals to the rocks they form, within one practical course.
- Petrology and mineralogy practicals in B.Sc and M.Sc geology
- Comparing rock textures and mineral grains under the microscope
- Polarising microscope exercises in earth science courses
- Geography and environmental science teaching on rocks
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 of rocks and minerals.
How are they mounted?
On glass slides with cover glasses fixed with transparent adhesive.
Which slides are included?
Rock slides such as basalt, granite, gabbro, gneiss, marble, quartzite, sandstone and slate are listed; the full mix is confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
- Thin Section of Rocks
- Thin Section of Minerals
- Collection of 20 Rocks and Minerals
- Collection of 50 Rocks and Minerals
This set is listed in the JaincoLab rocks and minerals range.
Request a quote
To order the Thin Section of Rocks and Minerals set, send the number of sets and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4344. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
