Rock and Mineral Specimens and Collections
Eisco™ Microcline Feldspar Mineral Specimen
Microcline Feldspar Mineral Specimen for use in study of physical properties like hardness, cleavage, and crystallization temperature.
Eisco™ Fossiliferous Limestone Specimen
Fossiliferous Limestone Specimen for sedimentary rock identification and studying fossils within whole rocks.
Eisco™ Pegmatite Igneous Rock Specimen
Pegmatite is an igneous rock that contains two vastly different crystal sizes. This combination of both phaneritic and aphanitic crystals indicates this rock formed at two vastly different cooling rates.
Eisco™ Breccia Specimen
Breccia Specimen has large angular clasts, making it possible to confidently ascertain depositional history of the rock.
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™ 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™ Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Test Strips
Genetic Taste Testing Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips are used to demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste
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.
Eisco™ Bituminous Coal Specimen
Bituminous Coal is formed in anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and is used worldwide as a fuel source.
Eisco™ Sedimentary Rocks Kit with Storage Box and ID Card
A fun introduction to the world of geology through a 12-piece rock kit. Each Tech Cut specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features.
Eisco™ Metamorphic Rocks Kit with Storage Box and ID Card
A fun introduction to the world of geology through a 12-piece rock kit. Each Tech Cut specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features.
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™ Moh's Hardness Kit, 12 Pieces
The Eisco Labs Moh's Hardness Kit includes 9 rock and Mineral specimens, 1 in. each, geology activity for exploring and identifying minerals using moh's hardness scale. Ideal for classrooms and geology enthusiasts, promoting hands-on learning and practical mineral study.
Eisco™ Biotite Gneiss Specimen
Biotite Gneiss is high-grade metamorphic rock formed from other rocks undergoing alteration from intense heat and pressure.