• “Bringing The Past, Into the Future”
  • +44 (0) 1204 388754
Geology Superstore
Geology Superstore
metaquartzite_-_scotland.jpg
metaquartzite_-_scotland.jpg
metaquartzite_-_scotland.jpg
metaquartzite_-_scotland.jpg
Add to Compare

Metaquartzite – Scotland

Hornblende Gneiss Slide

£18.00 ex VAT

Garnet Peridotite

£3.45 – £9.20 ex VAT

£1.73 – £3.68 ex VAT

Metaquartzite collected from Onich near Ballachulish, Scotland, which detail text book quality metaquartzite, pure white, hard and composed mainly of quartz with very few impurities, these rock specimens are ideal for educational use or as part of a larger collection of rocks, supplied in a card tray with a label.

  Hurry up! Sale end in:
+ −
  •  Delivery & Return

    Delivery

    We ship to all 50 states, Washington DC.
    All orders are shipped with a UPS tracking number.
    Always free shipping for orders over US $200.
    During sale periods and promotions the delivery time may be longer than normal.

    Return

    Elessi will accept exchanges and returns of unworn and unwashed garments within 30 days of the date of purchase (14 days during the sales period), on presentation of the original till receipt at any store where the corresponding collection is available within the country of purchase.

    Your return will usually be processed within a week to a week and a half. We’ll send you a Return Notification email to notify you once the return has been completed.
    Please allow 1-3 business days for refunds to be received to the original form of payment once the return has been processed.

    Help

    Give us a shout if you have any other questions and/or concerns.
    Email: contact@mydomain.com
    Phone: +1 (23) 456 789

  ... people are viewing this right now
Compare
  Share
Guaranteed Safe Checkout

Metaquartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock which was originally pure quartz sandstone which was converted into quartzite through the heat and pressure usually associated with tectonic compression within orogenic belts. Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to varying amounts of iron oxide (Fe2O3). Other colors, such as yellow, green, blue and orange, are due to other mineral impurities.
The original individual quartz grains recrystallize along with the former cementing material to form an interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals. Most or all of the original texture and sedimentary structures of the sandstone are erased by the metamorphism The grainy, sandpaper-like surface becomes glassy in appearance. Minor amounts of former cementing materials, iron oxide, silica, carbonate and clay, often migrate during recrystallization and metamorphosis. This causes streaks and lenses to form within the quartzite. This example was collected from Onich, near Ballachulish, Scotland. Specimens are supplied in labelled card tray.

Weight 130 g
Specimen Size

2" x 2", 3" x 2", 4" x 3"

Based on 0 reviews

0.00 Overall
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Be the first to review “Metaquartzite – Scotland”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

SKU: METROK029 Categories: ,
Close
Categories

You may also like…

Select options
Mylonite £2.07 – £6.50 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"5" x 3.5"

Mylonite exhibiting ribbon texture from Lom, central Norway, excellent rock specimens and rare to come by, available in various sizes.

61 in stock

Compare
Add to cart
Metaquartzite – Anglesey (1kg) £6.00 ex VAT

Metaquartzite specimens found in Anglesey, Specimens are supplied in a polythene bag in lots of 1 kg with a label.

Compare
Select options
Metaquartzite – Anglesey £1.73 – £3.68 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Metaquartzite is a low grade metamorphic rock often composed mainly of quartz, however, other minerals can exist, and mineral impurities during crystalisation can result in differing colours, these particular samples from Anglesey have a green colouration to them. The rock specimens are available in 3 different sizes and come in a card tray with a data label.

Compare
Select options
Cretaceous Sandstone £1.73 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Cretaceous sandstone rock specimens from the Wealden group found in Philpots quarry, west Hoathly, Sussex. This sedimentary rock is formed in estuarine conditions and exhibits quartz and mica crystals, commonly used as a popular building stone.

48 in stock

Compare

Related Products

Select options
Marble £1.73 – £3.68 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

White marble exhibiting medium interlocking crystals suggesting a limestone rock origin These particular specimens are from Torrin Quarry on the Isle of Skye, Scotland and are available in three optional sizes.

66 in stock

Compare
Select options
Garnet Mica Schist – Fauske £3.34 – £5.64 ex VAT
Mineral Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"

Garnet Mica Schist from Fauske, Norway, displaying the details of regional metamorphism adjascent to a plate boundary. The garnet crystals stand out and protrude from the micaceous matrix. Specimens available in 2 sizes, and come supplied with a card tray and information label.

65 in stock

Compare
Select options
Greenschist £1.38 – £3.46 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Greenschist metamorphic rock specimens from Scotland, exhibiting excellent schistose texture and folliation and a deep green colouration due to the presence of chlorite and serpentine. Specimens are available in various sizes and supplied in a card tray with a data label.

70 in stock

Compare
Select options
Hornblende Gneiss £1.73 – £3.68 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Hornblende gneiss is a coarse grained metamorphic rock belonging to the gneiss family, its overall dark colouration is due to high levels of the mafic mineral hornblende, while quartz and feldspar are also present. The rock specimens come from southern Norway and are available in various optional sizes.

195 in stock

Compare
Select options
Hornfels £1.38 – £2.62 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"

Hornfels, dark blue or black in colour collected from Shap quarry, Cumbria, a strong, durable rock, splintery when broken is comprised of mafic minerals, the rock may also exhibit acoustic properties. Supplied in a sized up card tray with an information label.

33 in stock

Compare
Select options
Migmatite £3.68 – £10.35 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Migmatites are an unusual rock that is a mixture of both igneous & metamorphic lithologies.The samples were collected by our staff and come from central Norway. Each specimen comes in a card tray with a label.

68 in stock

Compare
Select options
Garnet Amphibolite £1.38 – £4.83 ex VAT
Specimen Size
1.5" x 1.5"2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Garnet Amphibolite supplied in a card tray with a label. This attractive rock from southern Norway has highly prominent garnet porphyroblasts (also known as cherry cake).

22 in stock

Compare
Select options
Cordierite Hornfels £1.38 – £3.46 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

This variation of Hornfels exhibits strong banding with small crystals of Cordierite.The samples were collected from near Carrock Fell. Cumbria, UK. .

37 in stock

Compare
Sold Out
Read more
Serpentine

Serpentine is a green coloured schist rock, most famous from its type locality along the Lizard peninsula, Cornwall. These specimens come from the Isle of Anglesey, have a much more vibrant colour and are available in various sizes.

Out of stock

Compare
Select options
Biotite Gneiss – Scotland £1.48 – £3.85 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Biotite gneiss is a metamorphic rock found in Blairgowrie, Perthshire in Scotland. These specimens exhibit faint alternating bands of black and white minerals, derived from quartz, plagioclase feldspar and biotite mica. Giving a surreal appearance, similar to the stripes of a zebra. The samples are available in various sizes and comes supplied in a card tray with a label.

Compare
Select options
Augen Gneiss £1.15 – £3.46 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2"x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Augen Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock with large crystals of lenticular or eliptical shear bound microcline.

13 in stock

Compare
Select options
Slate £1.38 – £3.46 ex VAT
Specimen Size
2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

Slate from Wales, famous for its use as a roofing material, these specimens exhibit text book characteristics such as fine grain crystal structure, foliation, slatey cleavage and a variety of colours, excellent for educational use, supplied in various sizes.

52 in stock

Compare
Close My Cart
Close Wishlist
Recently Viewed Close
Close

Close
Navigation
Categories