Rock and Mineral Specimens and Collections
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.
Eisco™ Loadstone Mineral Specimen
Loadstone is a naturally magnetized mineral that creates it's own magnetic field and can pick up small metal objects. Iron particles cover its surface.
Eisco™ Black Hematite Mineral Specimen
Hematite specimen that is ideal for demonstrations in mineral physical properties.
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™ 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™ Metamorphic Rocks Kit
For study of foliation and alteration of these metamorphic rocks to understand the immense heat and pressure needed to form them. The Metamorphic Rocks Kit contains 12 specimens measuring approx. 3 cm (1 in.) and specimen key.
Eisco™ Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Pyrite Mineral Specimen has a shiny metallic luster and bright brassy color, making it an ideal addition to mineral collections or classroom exercises.
Eisco™ Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Test Strips
Genetic Taste Testing Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips are used to demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste
Eisco™ Mineral ID Kit
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.
Eisco™ Physical Properties of Minerals Kit
For study of color, luster, hardness, crystal habit, streak, and specific density. The Physical Properties of Minerals Kit contains 12 specimens and key.
Eisco™ Hematite Mineral Specimen
Hematite Mineral Specimen is made up of iron and oxygen, giving it distinct red, earthy color.
Eisco™ Basalt Specimen
Basalt is formed quickly from an iron-rich magma and exhibits a dark color and small crystal size.
Eisco™ Chalcopyrite Mineral Specimen
From the same family as fool's gold, Chalcopyrite is a yellow crystalline mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron. It's the principal ore of copper formed in hydrothermal veins.
Eisco™ Muscovite Mica Mineral Specimen
Muscovite Mica Mineral Specimen forms in thin sheets that are individually weak, but comprehensively strong.
Eisco™ Anthracite Coal Specimen
Anthracite Coal is formed in anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and is used worldwide as fuel source.