Rock and Mineral Specimens and Collections
Eisco™ Sulfur Mineral Specimen
Sulfur Mineral Specimen ideal for mineral identification exercises, due to its instantly recognizable physical properties.
Eisco™ Corundum Mineral Specimen
For study of mineral hardness and crystal habit - EISCO Corundum Mineral Specimen is used in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements.
Eisco™ Olivine Mineral Specimen
Olivine Mineral Specimen for teaching students about mineral physical properties like hardness, fracture, and luster.
Eisco™ Hornfels Specimen
Hornfels forms in narrow band between an igneous intrusion and surrounding rock.
Eisco™ Mohs Hardness Kit
This Tech Cut Mohs Hardness Kit includes 8 specimens with streak plates.
Eisco™ Labradorite Mineral Specimen
Labradorite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar, an intermediate between anorthite and albite.
Eisco™ Rhyolite Specimen
Rhyolite Specimen is aphanitic felsic rock, formed during eruptions of thick, viscous magma.
Eisco™ Streak Plates for Rocks and Specimens
The off-white unglazed porcelain of these streak plates show a mineral's color in powder form, or to identify the mineral content of a rock.
Eisco™ Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Test Strips
Genetic Taste Testing Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips are used to demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste
Eisco™ Calcite Mineral Specimen
Calcite Mineral Specimen is used in classroom identification labs, exercises, and lessons on chemical reactions.
Eisco™ Basalt Specimen
Basalt is formed quickly from an iron-rich magma and exhibits a dark color and small crystal size.
Eisco™ Streak Plates for Minerals
The off-black, unglazed porcelain of these streak plates show a mineral's color in powder form, or to identify the mineral content of a rock.
Eisco™ Gypsum Mineral Specimen
Gypsum Mineral Specimen ideal for use in study of cleavage and fracture as example of imperfect cleavage planes.
Eisco™ Chert Mineral Specimen
Sometimes referred to as flint, Chert is a sedimentary rock rich in silica.
Eisco™ Magnetite Mineral Specimen
Magnetite grains align themselves with the earth's magnetic field, preserving a record of the field's direction when forming igneous rocks.