Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals, 50 Specimens

This deluxe rock collection for classrooms comes with a set of 50 number-coded unmounted 1" specimens is ideal for all earth science studies. Specimens include examples of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, ores, and gemstones. Nine of the ten hardness levels from the Mohs scale of hardness are included (all but diamond, the hardest). A cardboard storage box with a compartmented tray and Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones: an Introductory Study Guide are included. This rock collection for classrooms is the perfect educational tool to help engage students in a hands-on way.

The 16-page Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones: an Introductory Study Guide has basic introductory information on many, but not all, of the rock and mineral specimens in this rock collection for classrooms. It is organized into sections on mineral properties, metallic minerals, nonmetallic minerals, rock forming minerals, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and gemstones. It also has charts on the rock cycle and on classification of the three types of rocks.

NOTE: This rocks and minerals kit contains galena. Galena is a form of lead sulfide, a compound that occurs commonly in the earth’s crust. The National Center for Environment Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has indicated that skin contact with “Galena” is NOT dangerous. Nonetheless, to avoid any potential ingestion, people should always wash their hands after handling Galena.

Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals, 50 Specimens

The exact specimens in the set might vary slightly based on availability, but a typical specimen list is provided below.