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Boxed Collections We have a variety of rock and mineral collections in boxed display trays. These specimens may be removed from the trays for hands-on examination and study. Note: The specimens in these collections may change based on availability. Any replacement will be comparable to the listed specimen. |
Science Olympiad Collections
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W201 |
High School Science Olympiad Rock Collection - Designed for students competing in the Science Olympiad rock identification competition at the middle and high school levels. Includes:
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$85.00 |
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W202 |
High School Science Olympiad Mineral Collection - Designed for students competing in the Science Olympiad mineral identification competition at the middle and high school levels. Includes:
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$120.00 |
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W203 |
Elementary Science Olympiad Rock and Mineral Collection - Designed for students competing in the Science Olympiad rock and mineral identification competition at the primary level. Includes:
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$80.00 |
Rock and Mineral Collections
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1300-000 |
Introductory Rock Collection - Contains:
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$22.00 |
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1300-LAR |
Premium Rock Collection - Includes:
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$98.00 |
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1301-000 |
Introductory Mineral Collection - Minerals are elements or compounds generally formed by natural and usually inorganic processes and, with few exceptions, have distinct crystalline structures. Set contains:
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$35.00 |
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1301-LAR |
Premium Mineral Collection - A GREAT SET! Contains:
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$118.00 |
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1309-000 |
Igneous Rock Collection - Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of molten rock, either magma or lava. Set contains:
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$22.00 |
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1309-LAR |
Igneous Rock Collection - Large Specimens - Set contains:
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$98.00 |
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1311-000 |
Metamorphic Rock Collection - Study textures, grain sizes and other features altered by natural forces such as pressure and temperature that are characteristic of metamorphic rocks. Set contains:
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$22.00 |
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1311-LAR |
Metamorphic Rock Collection - Large Specimens - A GREAT COLLECTION! Set contains:
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$98.00 |
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Sedimentary Rock Collection - When rocks are weathered and eroded, sediments are created, transported, and deposited. Over time, these sediments are compressed and compacted to form sedimentary rocks. Collection includes:
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$22.00 |
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1313-LAR |
Sedimentary Rock Collection - Large Specimens. Set contains:
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$98.00 |
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1201-000 |
Introductory Earth Science Collection - Specimens demonstrate the scale of hardness; the major rock-forming minerals; and such physical properties as streak, luster, cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Collection contains:
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$80.00 |
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1220-000 |
Washington School Collection - A classic collection. Includes:
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$75.00 |
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1250-000 |
Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals - Designed for general classroom use. Includes:
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$53.00 |
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1229-000 |
Rocks and Rock-Forming Minerals - Minerals are chemical compounds or elements found naturally in the crust of the earth. Some minerals have a fixed chemical composition, while others are a series of related compounds. Rocks are usually portions of large masses of material that make up the earth's crust. Most rocks contain several minerals. Collection includes:
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$35.00 |
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1800-000 |
USA Collection - A nice collection that includes a geological specimen (a rock, mineral or fossil) representing each of the 50 states. Each specimen is "keyed' for easy identification. The key also includes a useful and interesting fact about a geologic feature found in each state. Specimens are about 1.0" x 1.0". Specimen storage in a 50-cell compartmented tray in a collection box (14" x 7"). |
$53.00 |
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Fossil Fuels Collection
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Item # | Item Description | Price |
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KER100 |
Fossil (Carbon) Fuels Collection - There are 3 major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas. All were formed hundreds of millions of years ago during the Carboniferous Period of the Paleozoic Era from about 360 to 286 million years ago. The term Carboniferous gets its name from carbon, the basic element in coal and other fossil fuels. At the time these fuels were formed, the land was covered with swamps filled with huge trees, ferns and other large leafy plants. The fossil fuels included in this collection are the result of solar energy being captured by plants through the process of photosynthesis.
The collection includes: carbonaceous lace fern, oil shale, tar sand, peat, gilsonite and 4 types of coal: lignite, jet, bituminous and anthracite. |
$20.00 |
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KER100p |
Fossil (Carbon) Fuels Collection with Poster - This collection is the same as the KER100 above but includes a full color poster: Coal - which shows how coal is formed, mined, transported and used. For more details about this poster, visit our Poster page . | $24.00 |
Physical Properties Collections
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1350-000 |
Unusual Physical Properties of Rocks - This collection offers an exciting look at some of the most peculiar physical properties exhibited by minerals. Properties illustrated include double refraction, magnetism, taste, fluorescence, thermal expansion and conductivity. The 15 specimens in this collection are approximately 1.25" x 1.25" in size. | $35.00 |
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1500-000 |
Cleavage Collection - Cleavage is the tendency of minerals to break along preferred directions. Some minerals tend to have one direction of cleavage: basal; others two directions: prismatic; still others have three directions: cubic or rhombohedral. Cleavage in four directions is octahedral and in six directions is dodecahedreal. This kit demonstrates 5 of these types. | $14.00 |
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1512-000 |
Fracture Collection - Fracture represents a mineral break other than along a cleavage or parting plane. Breaks may occur in any direction but are usually around some imperfection in the mineral. Most minerals show an uneven fracture. A few have conchoidal fractures. Native elements like copper show a hackly fracture. This kit demonstrates 5 of these types. | $14.00 |
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1501-000 |
Tenacity Collection - Various terms such as brittleness, elasticity, flexibility, malleability and sectility are used to describe the particular property of some minerals. This collection includes six 1.25" x 1.25" specimens. |
$14.00 |
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1511-000 |
Color and Streak Collection - Color and streak are important physical characteristics that can be used to identify rocks and minerals. This collection includes eight mineral specimens and two streak plates (1 white/1 black) for testing color and streak. |
$18.00 |
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1530-000 |
How Minerals Are Colored - This study unit illustrates how and why colors appear in certain minerals. The 15 specimens in this collection are approximately 1.25" x 1.25" in size. |
$35.00 |
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1506-000 |
Luster Collection - Luster is the general appearance of a fresh surface of a mineral in reflected light and is often helpful in mineral identification. The luster of a mineral is divided into two types: metallic and nonmetallic. This kit contains 15 specimens; 3 specimens showing metallic luster and 12 specimens showing the various types of nonmetallic luster. Nonmetallic luster may appear vitreous, resinous, pearly, greasy, silky or adamantine. |
$35.00 |
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1502-020 |
Mohs Hardness Scale Set with Diamond - Our best Mohs set. About 1.0" specimens (talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, feldspar, quartz, beryl-topaz, corundum, diamond) in a display box. Learn how to test for hardness with our Basic Mineral Testing Kit (see item 0900-K1B below). Visit our Mohs page for more details about the scale. We also have a card-mounted Mohs set for starters - see item - 1502-03A. |
$22.00 |
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1502-030 |
Mohs Hardness Scale Set - This Mohs set contains 1.0" specimens (talc, gypsum, calcite, fluorite, apatite, feldspar, quartz, beryl-topaz, corundum) in a display box. | $18.00 |
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1503-000 |
Specific Gravity of Minerals - Teaches students about specific gravity or weight variation of different minerals. This kit contains 15 specimens that are about 1.25" x 1.25" in size, and information on 'Determining Specific Gravity' and an excercise on actually performing specific gravity measurements. |
$35.00 |
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1521-000 |
Introductory Crystal Collection - This set of 9 specimens (two types of pyrite, fluorite, dolomite, zircon, aragonite, quartz, orthoclase and calcite) illustrates isometric, hexagonal, tetragonal, orthorhombic and monoclinic crystal systems. | $30.00 |
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101-000 |
Rocks & Minerals in the Foods We Eat - This set offers a fun way to learn about how we use rocks and minerals every day. There are 2 specimens we eat daily.
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$14.00 |
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102-000 |
Rocks & Minerals For Faces and Other Places - Teaches us about how we use rocks and minerals in and on our bodies to protect, maintain and enhance our health, hygiene and appearance.
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$18.00 |
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1420-000 |
Ores of Common Metals - Teaches us about ores, which are a type of rock that contains minerals or metals that can be extracted through mining and refined for use.
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$18.00 |
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1570-000 |
Fluorescent Mineral Collection - Contains:
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$16.00 |
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1571-000 |
Fluorescent Mineral Collection - 15 Specimens - This collection allows a study in detail of the response of these minerals to the range of ultraviolet rays (long wave). Specimens are about 1.25" x 1.25" in size. | $35.00 |
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A200 |
UV 365nm with LG LED flashlight - This high performing LED flashlight is the S2+ 4-watt (black body) version. This flashlight is 365 nm and is a "UV A" for long-wave fluorescence. These UV lights are favorites among fluorescent gem, rock and mineral collectors for their portable size and excellent UV output.
Uses a 18650 lithium-ion battery; comes with one 2,500 - 3,000 mAh rechargeable Li-ION battery and a simple-to-use Li-ION smart charger. Built to Waterproof Standard IP-65, the unit is safe from brief accidental water immersions. WARNING: The LED is a Class 3B LED. Do NOT look directly into the beam of the flashlight and do not point it towards any eyes. |
$59.00 |
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KSS200 |
Stories in Stone Classroom Kit - Includes:
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0900-K1B |
Basic Mineral Testing Kit - Contains everything you need to learn how to test for important physical properties of rocks and minerals in order to identify them. Kit contains:
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$15.00 |
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0900-DK |
Density Kit - Various shapes are used to teach students how to make measurements in the Metric System and how to use the formula: Density = Mass/Volume. Students use the various materials to demonstrate densities. Kit includes one aluminum bar, 3" x 1" x 1/4", two 1/2" aluminum cubes, one steel sphere, one glass sphere, one 15 cm scale and instructions. | $13.00 |
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