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Rocks and Minerals
Canadian Rock Set
20 of the most important minerals
and 20 samples of various metamorphic,
sedimentary and igneous rocks.
1344M – $59.95
Mineral Identification Starter Set
A complete activity package for junior high to high school. Furnishes the earth science
teacher with materials and information for a series of lab exercises in mineral identification.
Consists of a Mineral Identification Laboratory Manual, a complete reference; set of
5 each of 30 different minerals (2 cm x 3 cm) to be used with taxonomic key contained;
and mineral testing kit including streak plate, glass plate, hand lens, magnet, acid bottle,
nail, penny, and hardness scale. Sh. wt. 2.10 kgs.
SB14256M — $107.05
Physical Properties
of Minerals Collection
This kit familiarizes the student with the
physical properties used to identify minerals.
The following physical properties are
represented: hardness, streak, colour, luster,
cleavage and fracture, specific gravity,
tenacity, and magnetism. Included are 25
numbered mineral specimens (about 1" x
1" in size), streak plate, glass plate, physical
property chart, penny, and nail. Sh. wt.
0.71 kgs.
SB46085M — $59.25
Scale of Hardness
Collection with Diamonds
The traditional Mohs’ scale with a small
diamond included. This set contains ten 1"
(excluding the diamond) natural specimens
in a compartmentalized container.
Sh. wt. 0.48 kgs.
SB10950M — $36.00
Rock Collection
The three basic rock types, all separately
packaged in a solid storage
box. Easy to use and easy to store.
The price is right. Includes sedimentary,
metamorphic, and igneous
rocks. (•1) Sh. wt. 7 lbs.
SB47390M — $23.65
Igneous Rocks Collection
Representative specimens of intrusive and
extrusive igneous rocks are included in this set.
These materials provide a basis for understanding
geologic processes such as volcanic activity
at work in the earth. Contains 15 numbered
1½" natural specimens in a compartmentalized
container. Sh. wt. 0.99 kgs.
SB10943M — $30.05
Hardness Scale
with Test Kit
Includes first nine minerals used
in Mohs’ scale, plus a streak plate,
glass plate, and nail. Packed in a
sturdy, polystyrene tray with lid.
Includes identification key.
Sh. wt. 0.37 kgs.
SA02792M — $30.35
Luster Collection
Recognition of the kind and degree
of luster of some minerals is an aid to
identification. This collection provides
examples of both metallic and nonmetallic
types of luster. Contains 15
numbered 1½" natural specimens in a
compartmentalized container.
Sh. wt. 1.02 kgs.
SB46086M — $40.80
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Scale of Hardness
Collection
This collection is the traditional Mohs’
scale, which assigned a “hardness” to 10
key minerals with talc No. 1 (the softest)
and diamond No. 10 (the hardest). The
first nine minerals are included in this
set. The 1" specimens are numbered in a
compartmentalized container.
Sh. wt. 0.40 kgs.
SB14255M — $21.10
Streak Collection
Some minerals will demonstrate
a coloured streak on unglazed tile
which gives a key to identification
of that mineral. Examples of this
property can be demonstrated
with this collection. Contains eight
numbered 1" natural specimens in
a compartmentalized container. Sh.
wt. 0.48 kgs.
SB46087M — $17.00
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