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Brockram Breccia – Cumbria £2.25 – £6.00 ex VAT
Brockram Breccia specimens sourced from Hoff, Cumbria, UK. Breccia, a type of clastic sedimentary rock, is characterized by its coarse-grained and poorly sorted nature, containing large angular fragments embedded in a finer-grained matrix.

Brockram is a basal breccia, composed of cemented limestone and sandstone fragments originating from the Permian period. The Permian was the last period of the Paleozoic era and occurred approximately 299 – 251 million years ago.

These samples are available in various sizes and are presented in a white card tray along with accompanying information label.

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Brunton Geo Lite Transit Compass Clinometer £70.00 ex VAT
Features:
- Transit-style direct read azimuth system
- Slender needle for a more accurate read
- Fixed plumb-style clinometer–unaffected by declination adjustment
- Hinge clinometer enables dip/dip azimuth measurements
- Integrated protractor for plotting data on a field map
- Bubble level for accurate strike measurement
- 2˚ Resolution for azimuthal readings (strike, dip azimuth, directional bearings)
- 5˚ resolution for clinometer readings
- Brunton EverNorth Magnet resists demagnetization over time
- Map Magnifier
- Sighting Mirror for accurate bearings
- Tool-free declination adjustment
- Romer scales included for easy integration with handheld GPS unit
- Flat bottom for accurate strike and dip measurements at low angles
- Hot stamped base plate for improved durability
- Recycled glass-filled PA lid for increased durability
- Northern Hemisphere only
- Made in the USA in Riverton, WY
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Brunton TruArc 15 £55.00 – £520.00 ex VAT
Technical Specification:
• Global needle
• Luminous cling ends
• Flip open full view sighting mirror
• Map magnifier
• Circular bubble level
• 1° Resolution with magnified readout
• Dimensions: .16 x 6.3 x 1.5 cm
• Weight: 91 grams

The Brunton TruArc 15 is a global, versatile compass clinometers suitable for a wide range of applications for an even wider range of users, from those who are keen on hiking and exploring, to geologists and geographers of student and professional level to surveyors. The TruArc 15 features an accurate global needle, clinometer needle, tool free declination adjustment and more.

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Brunton TruArc 20 £69.00 ex VAT
The Brunton TruArc 20 is a global, versatile compass clinometers suitable for a wide range of applications for an even wider range of users, from those who are keen on hiking and exploring, to geologists and geographers of student and professional level to surveyors. The TruArc 20 features an accurate global needle, clinometer needle, tool free declination adjustment and more and comes with USGS field data cards.

Technical Specification:
• Global needle
• Luminous cling ends
• Flip open full view sighting mirror
• Map magnifier
• Circular bubble level
• 1° Resolution with magnified readout
• Dimensions: .10.4 x 6.3 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 102 grams

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Chrome Diopside – Norway £2.00 – £12.00 ex VAT
Specimens of Chrome Diopside that were collected from the Gusdal Olivine Pit, Åheim, Norway. These samples are best described as chrome bearing diopside. Diopside, a vivid green pyroxene mineral, features streaks of grey chromite that creates a stunning mineral sample that would be the perfect addition to any collection. Whilst many samples of chrome diopside tend to be crystalline in nature, our samples are unique as the feature a grainier, more crumbly texture. These specimens are in limited availability, so we recommend you move fast if you wish to add these stunning specimens to your collection. They are available in a range of sizes and come supplied in a white card tray with information label.

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COCLA Stratum Compass (3180) £1,265.00 ex VAT
Technical Data:
– Compass circle diameter 50 mm
– Precision compass needle (balanced for zone 1 – magnetic north)
* Can be balanced for use in other zones. Done automatically upon purchase or request.
– Graduation interval 1° (1g)
– Accuracy < 0,1° (0,2g)
– Numbering continuous from 10° to 10° (10g to 10g)
– Declination adjustment ±30°
– Vertical circle diameter 25 mm
– Graduation interval of inclinometer 5° (5g)
– Readings to 1° (1g)
– Graduation range quadrantal 235°
– Numbering from 20° to 20° (20g to 20g)
– Circular level 30’/2 mm
– Tracing edge 60 mm
– Dimensions of closed compass 74x96x25 mm
– Includes leather case
– Weight 275g

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COSTU Geological Compass Clinometer £220.00 ex VAT
Technical Information:
- Needle: Northern hemisphere (can adjust for use in other magnetic zones)
- Die cast non magnetic body
- Drawing edge 110 mm
- Sighting mirror
- Gravity operated clinometer
- 90° +/-
- Rotatable compass
- Graduations: 5°
- Bubble level
- Accessories: Leather case
- Total weight: 122 grams
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Epidote – USA £1.50 – £2.25 ex VAT
Specimens of Epidote from Michigan, USA. In particular, they have been collected from the Laurium Mine, Osceola, Houghton County. Epidote is an abundant rock forming mineral that is most commonly green in colour. These specimens date from the Stenian period, approximetely 1 – 1.2 billion years ago. These specimens are available in limited supply, with two different size options. They come supplied in a white card tray with information label.

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Estwing E3-20BLC Geological Hammer £49.55 ex VAT
The Estwing E3-20BLC is a 20 ounce (566 gram) geological hammer with a chisel edge head to cut, split or pry rocks or a flat face to break or crush material. The hammer is made from drop forged American steel with an anti-shock vinyl grip. An excellent hammer and the best in the industry, the Estwing E3-20BLC is the bench mark for geological hammers.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E3-20BLC
- Head weight – 566 grams (20 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Brushed steel
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – chisel edge
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E3-22P Geological Hammer £49.55 ex VAT
The Estwing E3-22P is the premier pointed tip geological hammer, made in the USA from a single piece of drop forged American steel, this hammer features a flat face for crushing and cracking rock along side a pointed tip which is excellent for prying, chipping rock as well as extracting minerals or crytsals from their matrix, where a delicate touch may be required. The handle is made from anti shock vinyl and features a loop hole to thread a lanyard through.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E3-22P
- Head weight – 623 grams (22 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Brushed steel
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – Pointed tip
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E3-23LP Geological Hammer (Long Handle) £55.03 ex VAT
The Estwing E3-23LP long handle geological hammer features a flat face for breaking and crushing rock along side a pointed tip for prying and chipping as well as careful extraction of fossils and crystals from matrix should you require. Constructed from a single piece of drop forged American steel, the hammers longer handle at 40 cm allows you to reach further as well as helping to deliver more force per strike.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E3-23LP
- Head weight – 616 grams (22 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Brushed steel
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge: Pointed tip
- Extras: 40 cm shaft and handle
- Total weight: 935 g
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E3-24BLC Geological Hammer £53.25 ex VAT
The Estwing E3-24BLC is a 24 ounce (680 gram) heavy geological hammer with a chisel edge head to cut, split or pry rocks or a flat face to break or crush material. The hammer is made from drop forged American steel with an anti-shock vinyl grip. An excellent hammer and the best in the industry, the Estwing E3-24BLC is the bench mark for geological hammers.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E3-24BLC
- Head weight – 680 grams (24 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Brushed steel
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – chisel edge
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E30SE Geological Hammer £68.95 ex VAT
The Estwing E30SE is a 22 oz special edition geological hammer of the popular E30 model, it features a single forged pieces of American steel construction with a leather wrapped handle for shock absorption. The head weigh is 624 grams with a flat face and pointed tip for breaking ir picking at rocks, fossils or minerals. As a special edition piece, it features a black coated shaft and a tyrannosaurus-rex skull logo on the handle.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E-30SE
- Head weight – 624 grams (22 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Matt black shaft and brushed steel
- Handle – steel, bound in leather
- Edge – Pointed tip
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E6-22BLC Big Blue Geological Hammer £49.00 ex VAT
Estwing E6-22BLC is a moderately heavy geological hammer featuring a wider than usual flat breaking face for crushing material along with a wide chisel edge for cutting, chipping and prying material. Suitable for both hard and soft rock geology, the hammer is cast from a single piece of American steel and features the anti-shock grip with a blue colouration for easily visibility. The hammer offers a hefty weight giving excellent force per strike along with suitable control.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E3-22BLC
- Head weight – 566 grams (22 oz)
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Steel, painted blue.
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – wide chisel edge
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing E6-24PC Big Blue Geological Hammer £59.76 ex VAT
The Estwing E6-24PC geological hammer, also known as the ‘Big Blue’ hammer is a pointed tip strike tool which features a wider flat face, delivering more force per strike, making breaking and crushing of rock much easier. It also features a pointed tip, suitable for picking and prying material as well as allowing careful extraction of fossils or crystals from matrix. The hammer is made from a single piece of drop forged American steel and utilises a anti shock vinyl handle for comfort.

Technical Specification:
- Model – E6-24PC
- Head weight – 737 grams (24 oz)
- Head Face: 1 1/8″
- Construction – Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Steel, painted blue
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – Pointed tip
- Made in the United States of America
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Estwing geo Paleo Pick Hammer EGP100 £137.21 ex VAT
Technical Specification:
- Model – EGP100
- Total weight: 1.8 kg
- Total length: 64 cm
- Construction: Drop forge
- Material – American steel
- Finish: Steel, coated blue
- Handle – steel with anti-shock vinyl grip
- Edge – Chisel end, tapered and pointed tip
- Made in the United States of America
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Faithfull Short Handled Geological / Brick Hammer (Hickory Shaft) £16.48 ex VAT
An inexpensive short handled geological hammer, features a large square striking face with the opposing end shaped as a long tapered horizontal chisel for cutting a line around the
Circumference of any masonry or for simply splitting rock along planes of weakness. In masonry, after the cutting line is completed, a sharp blow with the striking face produces a clean cut. The handle is genuine hickory, which is ideal for reducing the amount of shock produce with each strike delivered. Indeed, this is a high quality tools made by Faithful tools in England.

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Field Data Cards Pack £6.30 ex VAT
Geological field data card pack, numerous cards for use in the field, ideal if you work or study in the sectors of earth science. Cards supplied are a grain size card, 3 rock texture cards, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, a field scale and specimen cards. An excellent pack ideal for students and professionals alike.

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Field Scale Card £0.69 ex VAT
Field scale card, completely waterproof, features 10 cm scale, 4 inch scale and 30 mm scale for use when taking photographs in the field.

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Fossil Specimen Cards (25 cards) £1.25 ex VAT
Fossil specimen sample cards, these cards are blank having spaces for you to write the ‘name’, ‘age/horizon’ and ‘locality’ of a rock specimen or specimens collected. Ideal for conducted field work or cataloging your collection. 73mm x 46mm.

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GEBRU Transit Compass Clinometer (3032) £633.00 ex VAT
Technical Specification:
– Stratum compass
– Vertical inclinometer with 1° graduations, visible from side and above
– Dip measuring range 270° graduated in 1°
– Brunton style spirit level clinometer +/- 90°, 1° graduations
– Azimuth circle with 1° graduations
– Global needle
– Needle locking mechanism
– Declination adjustable +/- 60°
– Inclination adjustable
– Circular spirit level for horizontal accuracy
– Sighting mirror
– Rugged, light weight aluminised one piece waterproof housing
– Dimensions (closed) 72 x 93 x 27.5 mm
– Weight: 330 grams

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GEKOM N Pro Compass Clinometer (3031) £504.00 ex VAT
TTechnical data:
– Azimuth dial: diameter 60 mm
– Inner circle diameter 48 mm with interval of graduation 2°
– Reading by estimation 1°
– Numbering every 10°
– Declination adjustment up to 360°
– Declination adjustment without opening the instrument housing
– Dip measuring range 270° graduated in 5° intervals
– Global Magnetic needle red/black
– Gravity driven clinometer
– Hinge inclinometer
– Needle locking mechanism
– Circular spirit level
– Ruler 50 mm
– One piece waterproof housing
– Dimensions of closed compass (mm) 86 x 70 x 20
– Total weight 240 g

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GEKOM Pro Stratum Compass (3030) £467.00 ex VAT
Technical data:
– Azimuth dial: diameter 60 mm
– Inner circle diameter 48 mm with interval of graduation 2°
– Reading by estimation 1°
– Numbering every 10°
– Declination adjustment up to 360°
– Declination adjustment without opening the instrument housing
– Dip measuring range 270° graduated in 5° intervals
– Global Magnetic needle red/black
– Needle locking mechanism
– Circular spirit level
– Ruler 50 mm
– One piece waterproof housing
– Dimensions of closed compass (mm) 86 x 70 x 20
– Total weight 240 g

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Geological Mapping and Sedimentary Logging Reference £1.10 ex VAT
A5 in size, the card contains relevant geological data on both sides. One side contains over 40 different sedimentary logging symbols such as ‘Breccia’, ‘cross bedding’, ‘tuff’, and so forth.. On the opposite side, a wide variety of common geological mapping symbols are printed including ‘inclined strata’, ‘faults’, ‘mineral veins’ etc. Also includes a geological time scale.

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Grain Size Card £1.55 ex VAT
The card is printed onto translucent plastic for easy reading and comparing against grain size and texture in the field. The card includes a sorting chart, roundness scale and percentage by area images and is 149mm x 72mm, made from plastic it is completely waterproof and tear resistant.

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Granodiorite – Cumbria £2.25 – £6.00 ex VAT
Granodiorite specimens from Cumbria, UK. These rocks originate from the Ordovician era, dating back roughly 443 to 448 million years. This Granodiorite, derived from Eskdale granite outcrops, exhibit a coarse-grained texture and represents a blend of granite and diorite characteristics.. While sharing mineral components like quartz, feldspar, and mica with granites, its distinctiveness lies in the elevated levels of plagioclase and mafic minerals like biotite, hornblende, and augite. Notably, this specific Granodiorite variety boasts a significant biotite content. Available in three different sizes, these specimens come supplied in a white card tray with information label.

We also supply Granodiorite thin sections for microscope study which are available to buy HERE.

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Ironstone – USA £2.00 – £30.00 ex VAT
Specimens of Ironstone that have been collected from Breitung Mine, Marquette County, Negaunee, Michigan, USA. These specimens are a deep reddish brown in colour with some specimens exhibiting clear banding. Please note that banding is not visible on all pieces. These specimens are available in very limited supply with three sizes to choose from. They come supplied in a white card tray with information label.

Additionally we also have one large display piece available, measuring approximately 18cm x 15cm at its widest points. This display specimen exhibits a distinct botryoidal texture on its top surface, making it an intriguing and appealing specimen to add to any collection.

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Mineral Specimen Cards (25 cards) £1.25 ex VAT
Mineral specimen sample cards, these cards are blank having spaces for you to write the ‘name’, and ‘locality’ of a rock specimen or specimens collected. Ideal for conducting field work or cataloging your collection. 73mm x 46mm.

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Rock Specimen Cards (25 cards) £1.25 ex VAT
Rock specimen sample cards, these cards are blank having spaces for you to write the ‘name’, ‘age/horizon’ and ‘locality’ of a rock specimen or specimens collected. Ideal for conducting field work or cataloging your collection. 73mm x 46mm.

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Silva Expedition S Compass Clinometer £49.99 ex VAT
Specifications:
• Attachment – Detachable safety-release lanyard
• Clinometer – Yes
• Declination adjustment – Permanent adjustment for local magnetic declination
• Illumination – Luminous markings
• Magnifying lens – Yes Scales – 1:25k, 1:50k, mm, inch, GPS scales
• Sighting System – Mirror sighting, with sighting hole
• Silicon friction feet – Yes
• Weight – 86g

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Suunto Compass Clinometer MC2 £65.00 ex VAT
Techincal Specifications:
* Large mirror
* Jewel bearing
* additional sighting hole for superior accuracy
* baseplate with magnifying lens
* luminous two-color bezel ring
* detachable snap lock lanyard
* size: 65 x 101 x 18 mm (with lid closed)
* weight: 74 g

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Suunto Compass Clinometer MC2G – Global £75.00 ex VAT
Techincal Specifications:
* 2 Zone system
* Large mirror
* Jewel bearing
* additional sighting hole for superior accuracy
* baseplate with magnifying lens
* luminous two-colour bezel ring
* detachable snap lock lanyard
* size: 65 x 101 x 18 mm (with lid closed)
* weight: 74 g

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Suunto KB – 14/360 R Compass £140.00 ex VAT
Technical Details:
* Global Needle
* Accuracy 1/3°
* Graduation interval 0.5°
* Anodized light-alloy housing
* Optical adjustment
* Damping liquid
* Jeweled bearing
* Declination correction (in D-versions)
* Nylon pouch with belt-loop
* Lanyard
* Available for 5 geographic balancing zones
* 2-year warranty
* Dimensions: 75 x 52 x 15 mm
* Weight: 115 g

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Suunto KB – 20/360 R Compass £76.00 ex VAT
Technical Details:
* Global Needle
* Accuracy 0.5°
* Graduation interval 1°
* Scale: 0-360°
* Plastic casing
* Damping liquid
* Jeweled bearing
* Optical adjustment
* Lanyard
* Floating
* Available for 5 geographic balancing zones
* 2-year warranty
* Dimensions: 75 x 55 x 16 mm
* Weight: 40 g

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Suunto M3 Global Compass Clinometer £54.00 ex VAT
Technical Specifications:
* Two Zone System
* A Clinometer
* serrated bezel ring
* jewel bearing
* adjustable declination correction scale
* base plate with anti-slip rubber pads and rounded edges
* magnifying lens
* luminous markings
* marking holes for drawing control points
* also available with global needle
* size: 60 x 125 mm /2.4″ x 4.9″
* weight: 44 g /1.6 oz

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Suunto PM – 5/360 PC Clinometer £149.99 ex VAT
Technical Details:
* Acrylic capsule
* Anodized light-alloy housing
* Optical adjustment for reading
* Parallax-free lens
* Jeweled bearing
* Damping liquid
* Nylon pouch with belt-loop
* Lanyard and metal lanyard ring
* 2-year warranty (must keep all paper work)
* Dimensions: 75 x 52 x 15 mm
* Weight: 110 g

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Suunto Tandem Compass Clinometer £210.60 ex VAT
Technical Details:
* High accuracy – precise readings in seconds
* Durable aluminum housing – protects against impact, corrosion and water
* Edges at 90 degrees angles for contact measuring
* Individually calibrated
* Optical adjustment for reading
* Same quality capsules as in the regular PMS and KBS
* Tandem 360 PC / 360 R: Scales: 0 ± 90°, 0 ± 150 %, conversion table cosines 0 – 45°

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