Rock and Mineral Specimens and Collections
Eisco™ Garnet Mineral Specimen
Garnet forms under intense heat and pressure conditions, making it a common mineral in mountainous terranes.
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™ Mohs Hardness Kit
This Tech Cut Mohs Hardness Kit includes 8 specimens with streak plates.
Eisco™ Muscovite Mica Mineral Specimen
Muscovite Mica Mineral Specimen forms in thin sheets that are individually weak, but comprehensively strong.
Eisco™ Oolitic Limestone Specimen (Sedimentary Rock)
Oolitic limestone is a carbonate rock formed from the cementation of thousands of ooids.
Eisco™ Mica Schist Specimen
Mica Schist Specimen for use in lessons on metamorphic rock properties, classification, and identification.
Eisco™ Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Test Strips
Genetic Taste Testing Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips are used to demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste
Eisco™ Biotite Mica Mineral Specimen
Biotite Mica Specimen suitable for use in classroom identification lab exercises and for study on 2-plane, 90° cleavage.
Eisco™ Quartz Mineral Specimen
Quartz mineral specimen for use in classroom identification labs and exercises.
Eisco™ Hematite Mineral Specimen
Hematite Mineral Specimen is made up of iron and oxygen, giving it distinct red, earthy color.
Eisco™ Gypsum Mineral Specimen
Gypsum Mineral Specimen ideal for use in study of cleavage and fracture as example of imperfect cleavage planes.
Eisco™ Diorite Specimen
Diorite Specimen straddles the line between mafic and felsic rock chemistry.
Eisco™ Granite Specimen
Granite Specimen is a must-have sample when discussing rock types, rock cycle, formation, classification, and identification of igneous rocks.
Eisco™ Scoria Specimen
Scoria forms when spatter from bubbly mafic lava cools quickly.
Eisco™ Breccia Specimen
Breccia Specimen has large angular clasts, making it possible to confidently ascertain depositional history of the rock.