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Leptopius duponti fossil weevil cacoons from the Holocene period found in Elliston, south Australia. Known informally as pixie clogs, the cacoons were spun by the weevils in their pupae stage in order to protect them during metamorphosis into adult beetles. An interesting piece for fossil collectors or educational use to exhibit an example of a ‘trace fossil’, the cacoons are approximately 50 mm in length and 30 mm in diameter and come supplied in a card tray with a label.
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The fossilised remains of weevil cacoons, known as pixie clogs in folklore, these cacoons were produced by the prehistoric insect leptopius duponti, a beetle which lived during the Holocene period, though an exact age for them has yet to be determined. The cacoons are an off white, beige colour and have a single opening on one side, they would have originally been made of plant matter and secretions from the animal to bind the material together and the purpose was to protect the animal during metamorphosis from pupae to adult weevil and when matured, would breakout of the cacoon, hence an opening on one side. The cacoons we stock are roughly 50 mm in length and 30 mm in diameter and come supplied in a card tray with an information label.
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Chalcopyrite mineral specimens from Sulitjelma, Norway, a major copper ore mineral, these pieces exhibit excellent quality chalcopyrite detailing the shiny brassy yellow colouration and metallic lustre expected. These mineral specimens are approximately 70% – 80% chalcopyrite and are available in various sizes and come supplied in card tray with an information label.
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A pack of 3 Power Tank Pens, they work underwater, upside down and on wet paper. Size 1.0 tip. These pens are ideal for field work use. The pens come in a mixed pack of 3 one of each colour: Black, Blue and Red.
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Pea Grit (pisolite) is the name given to a Middle Jurassic limestone which is characterised by its large spherical grains or Pisoids, similar to ooliths. Specimens are supplied with a labelled card tray.
6 in stock
Estwing produced nylon hammer holster produced from industrial grade nylon which is tough for use in rugged conditions. This holster is suitable for use with Estwing pointed tip range of geological hammers and rock pick, with the head sitting securley in a pouch which attaches to your belt.
3 in stock
30 in stock
A pack of 3 Power Tank Pens, they work underwater, upside down and on wet paper. Size 1.0 tip. These pens are ideal for field work use, available in three different colours.
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Highly fossiliferous reef limestone from the 425 million year old Wenlock Series of the Silurian. Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands.
30 in stock
Kraft sample bags are made using the Kraft pulping process resulting thick paper, making the envelopes strong and ideal for storing geological field specimens and geochemical soil samples. These are wet strength bags and can be used to store wet or dry geochemical samples and are 5″ x 10″ in size (125 mm x 250 mm).
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Carboniferous ( Dinantian ) Limestone from the White Peak area of Derbyshire.
100 in stock
Silverline hammer holster, suitable for use with a variety of strike tools and geological hammers. The holster is made from heavy duty suede leather on which a steel cradle is attached, the cradle has a swing point, this allows the hammer to move and tilt according to your body position, ensuring that what ever angle you are at, whether standing, leaning or laying down, the hammer will remain upright at all times. Slots at the top of the holster allow you to attach it to your belt, keeping your tool by your side at all times. Suitable for use with our range of geological hammers which can be found here.
24 in stock
Millstone Grit. A coarse grained Carboniferous (Namurian) sandstone from the North of England.
90 in stock
Magnesian Limestone. A dolomite rich rock from the Permian formations of North Yorkshire.
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