The Mineral Science Kit is a great way to start your study of mineralogy. Whether you’re a student learning geology, or a rock hound by hobby, this kit is a great way to learn about minerals. An awesome educational toy for the science classroom!
Features:
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Instructions and Mineral Identification Key: Provides instruction identifying common minerals.
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Mineral Specimens: The 15 specimens in this kit are examples of common minerals that have distinct physical characteristics. You can perform tests to identify them and check your results with the included key. Then you’ll be ready to identify specimens of your own.
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Magnifying Lens: This is one of the most important tools for a mineralogist, because identifying minerals involves close observation.
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Nail: A nail is one of the many common items you can use to test the hardness of your specimens, along with a fingernail, penny, and piece of glass.
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Streak Plate: A streak plate is used to determine the color of a mineral in powder form.
Age:
8 +
Approx. Ship Size:
7.25 x 5.00 x 1.50 inches
18.42cm x 12.70cm x 3.81cm
Weight:
0 lb 9 oz
0.25 kg
Warning:
CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Customer Reviews
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We are using this in our home school co-op and this is just what we need!
Mineral Rock Kit
Kathy from New York
We are a homeschool family and this was wonderful!"