Magnetite (1kg)

Specimens of Talc, collected from Egypt. Talc is a common clay mineral that is easily identifiable due to its greasy texture. Talc is extremely soft, with a hardness of just 1 on Mohs scale and is also the primary component in talcum powder. These specimens are pale green in colour. They come in a heavy duty polythene bag with pieces of various sizes.

1 kilo of moss agate mineral specimens from India. Agate is a distinctly banded variety of chalcedony, belonging to the quartz family. These particular specimens are a dark green colour, hence the name ‘moss agate’ but sometimes may exhibit red spots, known as blood stone. Kilo bags are ideal for schools, educational and teaching use, specimens supplied are a range of sizes and come in a strong polythene bag with a label.

Specimens of Halite, collected from the Boulby Mine in Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK. Halite is a salt mineral, with a translucent colouration that includes orange, yellow or brown tinges. These specimens come in lots of 1kg, in a heavy duty polythene bag. Pieces come in a variety of sizes.

1 kilo of muscovite mica mineral specimens from Pakistan. A common form of mica group minerals, these specimens show typical crystalline material in “books” or flaky forms. It is clear with a pearly luster which is seen on the cleavage faces, and is the main mineral which often gives rocks a ‘sparkly’ look. Ideal for schools, educational and teaching use, specimens supplied are a range of sizes and come in a strong polythene bag by kilo weight.1 kilo of muscovite mica mineral specimens from Pakistan. A common form of mica group minerals, these specimens show typical crystalline material in “books” or flaky forms. It is clear with a pearly luster which is seen on the cleavage faces, and is the main mineral which often gives rocks a ‘sparkly’ look.

1 kilo of orthoclase feldspar mineral specimens from Norway. The mineral specimens are a pale pink colour, and show the typical cubic cleavage expected from orthoclase feldspar. Ideal for schools, educational and teaching use, specimens supplied are a range of sizes and come in a strong polythene bag by kilo weight.