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Specimens of Pyrite from Peru. These particular samples are a higher grade than our Moroccan material and display visible crystal structure, ideal for both mineral collectors and educational use. Specimens are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
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Specimens of Pyrite from Peru. Pyrite is a well known and common mineral found all over the world, it is commonly known as fools gold, a name possibly derived from the fact that many gold prospectors would mistake it for gold due to it’s metallic lustre and brassy colour. It is an iron mineral and fairly dense and is so named from the Greek word ‘pyritēs’ which means ‘in fire’ or ‘to fire’ which is a reference to the fact that it was historically noted for created sparks when struck by metal. It is often found in quartz veins or other rocks and is a common mineral and likely one that most people will come across in their childhood at some point. It has a cubic crystal form and is fairly brittle. These particular samples are a higher grade than our Moroccan material and display visible crystal structure, ideal for both mineral collectors and educational use. Specimens are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Weight | 250 g |
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Specimen Size | 1.5" x 1.5", 2" x 2" |
Dolomite crystal beds, pink in colour form Morocco, the presence of manganese results in a pale pink hue, these mineral specimens also have larger crystals than the UK material and are higher quality. Available in various optional sizes, supplied in tray with a data label.
50 in stock
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
Kaolinite is a clay mineral specimen which is used extensively in industry, it is a soft, fragile mineral and is also known as China clay. Formed form the breakdown of feldspar minerals, these samples come from Cornwall, UK and is available in 2 sizes, supplied in a card tray with a label.
Out of stock
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.
Out of 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).
Out of 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. The pens come in a mixed pack of 3 one of each colour: Black, Blue and Red.
Out of stock
Geo Marker marking spray for use within the building, construction road, civil engineering, surveying and mining sectors, this spray can be applied to asphalt, concrete, masonary, stone, plaster, wood and even earth whether the surface is wet or dry. Can be used in temperatures down to -20 °C, the spray can utilises a special cap which means 100% of the can will be emptied and won’t give you painted fingers, the paint will also last upto 9 months and can be applied to both wet and dry surfaces. Each can hold 500 ml of paint and is available in 9 bright fluorescent colours.
Out of stock
Orthocalse feldspar mineral specimens from Evje, Norway. It exhibits a pale pink, white or pale grey colouration with excellent cleavage planes with rhombic crystal forms, a common mineral found in granites and rhyolites, orthoclase belongs to the feldspar family of minerals and can be found all over the world. Specimens are available in various sizes and come supplied in a card tray with an information label.
Out of stock
Specification:
* Finliner for writing, sketching, drawing & geological mapping
* Long metal tip, ideal for use with rulers & templates
* Pigment ink, indelible (in accordance with ISO 14145-2), lightfast and waterproof
* Erasable when used on tracing papers, no bleeding when highlighted
* PP barrel guarantees long service life.
* Stroke: Optional (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 available)
* Colour: Black
Plastic plate stands, also used for displaying mineral slice specimens such as Agate. The stands fold out and become free standing with a sturdy base. The width of the stand is also adjustable due to the small clip which connects the two spreading legs together.
Micaceous Sandstone. As the name suggests, this type of sandstone contains flakes of mica which can be seen glinting in the specimens.
Out of stock
Hornblende in massive form, collected from Norway, these mineral specimens exhibit a platy cleavage, black to dark green colouration and a dark grey streak. The samples are available in various sizes, show excellent vitreous lustre and will come supplied in a card tray with a label.
Out of stock