Eisco™ Coarse White Marble, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Approx. 3 Inch

Description

For use in classroom activities to ascertain differences between metamorphic rocks and their provenance. EISCO Coarse White Marble Specimen (Metamorphic Rock) is formed from limestone. High-pressure, low-heat alteration leads to massive crystalline rock.

• Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone. The high-pressure, low-heat alteration leads to a massive crystalline rock that can form a variety of shapes. Marble is mined heavily for use in buildings and furniture, and has traditionally been used in architecture as well
• Though much denser than limestone, marble will still effervesce in acid, making it useful in identification exercises
• Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
• Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY
• Samples are packaged in a transparent bag, labeled and barcoded for easy identification
• While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 3 inch in length
• Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features
• Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY

Specifications

• Product Type: Metamorphic Rock
• Specimen Size: 3 in.