Eisco™ Mineral ID Kit

Description

Test mineral hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify different minerals and mineral content within rock specimens. The Mineral ID Kit is a fun way to explore the variety of techniques that geologists use to identify rocks and minerals.

• 7 piece kit includes seven essential tools - reusable streak plate, glass plate, dropper bottle, magnet, nail, copper square & retractable hand lens
• Portable, pocket size tools are perfect for field testing
• Comes in zip lock bag for easy storage
• Useful for demonstrations in identifying and classifying rocks and minerals
• Perfect for group activities
• Test mineral hardness using the glass plate, nail and copper square
• Test streak color by rubbing mineral across the streak plate
• Using the magnet, determine if your mineral has strong, weak or no magnetic properties
• LDPE dropper bottle useful for storing and performing an effervescence test (requires dilute hydrochloric acid, not included)
• The retractable magnifying glass is perfect for close up examinations of your minerals and testing results
• Option to purchase with 9 piece mineral kit (calcite, crystal quartz, gypsum, hematite, magnetite, microcline, muscovite, pyrite, talc)

Specifications

• Product Type: ID Kit without Minerals
• For Use With (Application): Identifying and Classifying Rocks and Minerals
• Includes: Seven Essential Tools