Rock and Mineral Specimens and Collections
Eisco™ Biotite Gneiss Specimen
Biotite Gneiss is high-grade metamorphic rock formed from other rocks undergoing alteration from intense heat and pressure.
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™ Gypsum Mineral Specimen
Gypsum Mineral Specimen ideal for use in study of cleavage and fracture as example of imperfect cleavage planes.
Eisco™ Hematite Mineral Specimen
Hematite Mineral Specimen is made up of iron and oxygen, giving it distinct red, earthy color.
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™ Limonite Mineral Specimen
Limonite, also known as goethite, is an iron hydroxide mineral, a chemistry that is apparent from the mineral's rusty ochre color. This mineral was used extensively as pigment for yellow, red, and orange dyes, going back all the way to Neolithic cave paintings.
Eisco™ Greywacke Sedimentary Rock Specimen
Graywacke is a sedimentary rock composed of large, angular clasts within a fine-grained clay matrix. Formed during underwater avalanches, these rocks are often found on distal ocean shelves.
Eisco™ Green Slate Metamorphic Rock Specimen
Green slate is a very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated specimen. It can be distinguished from it's parent rock (Shale) by the difference in pitch when struck.
Eisco™ Syenite Igneous Rock Specimen
Syenite is a variety of felsic igneous rock heavily composed of feldspar. Though formed similarly to granite, the higher aluminum content of syenite indicates a more evolved magma.
Eisco™ Gypsum Rock Specimen, 3cm
Gypsum is a sulfate mineral formed as the byproduct of evaporating saltwater. When this mineral becomes lithified, it forms rock gypsum, a sedimentary rock. These 3cm samples are great for use as classroom specimens or as a part of a small rock collection.
Eisco™ Apatite Specimen
Apatite is a common phosphate mineral often found as an accessory mineral in igneous rocks or as concretions or detrital clasts in sedimentary rocks. A standard Mohs hardness of 5 and a relatively uncommon crystal habit.
Eisco™ Albite Specimen
Albite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar that is rich in sodium. With a glossy sheen, 2 planes of cleavage, and a standard hardness of 6, this mineral is a classic specimen for lessons in mineralogy and petrology. Useful when trying to distinguish from other feldspars.
Eisco™ Raw Chlorite, Metamorphic Mineral Specimen - Approx. 3 Inch
Chlorite is a metamorphic mineral that has undergone light alteration. During metasomatism, phyllosilicate minerals may become hydrated and form chlorite.
Eisco™ Red Sandstone Specimen
Red Sandstone Specimen is made up of well-sorted and well-rounded grains of quartz.
Eisco™ Talc Mineral Specimen
Talc Mineral Specimen is at bottom of Mohs scale of hardness, and has distinct soapy feel.