{"product_id":"rock-specimen-set-hand-processed-basalt-coarse-white-marble-2-x-6-pack","title":"Rock Specimen Set, Hand Processed, Basalt \u0026 Coarse White Marble, 2 x 6 Pack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRock Specimen Set, Hand Processed, Basalt \u0026amp; Coarse White Marble, 2 x 6 Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eThis EISCO rock specimen set gives geology teachers and earth science students\na raw basalt 6 pack and a coarse white marble 6 pack, so an igneous rock and a\nmetamorphic rock can be studied together. Each specimen is approximately 1\ninch long and easy to handle during demonstrations and group work. Basalt is\nan aphanitic igneous rock with dark coloring and a dense, fine grained\ntexture, suited to igneous rock classification and identification lessons.\nMarble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone through high pressure, low\nheat alteration, and although it is much denser than limestone it will still\neffervesce in acid, which makes it useful in identification exercises. Every\nspecimen is selected and hand processed by a geologist in Victor, NY, and is\npackaged, labeled and barcoded for identification and storage. Use the pair\nfor rock type comparison lessons, identification stations or end of semester\npracticals, or set it aside when preparing earth science labs for the January\nterm. Included: 6 raw basalt specimens and 6 coarse white marble specimens.\nAcid, droppers, hand lenses and other geology tools are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eIgneous And Metamorphic: This EISCO set pairs six raw basalt specimens with six coarse white marble specimens, each approximately 1 inch long. The two packs let students compare an igneous sample and a metamorphic rock side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eBasalt For Classification: Basalt is a dense, fine grained aphanitic igneous rock, which makes it a clear example for igneous rock classification lessons. Its dark coloring stands out beside the white marble pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eFizzes In Acid: Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone through high pressure, low heat alteration. Though much denser than limestone, it still effervesces in acid, which makes these marble samples useful in identification exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eHand Processed In NY: Each basalt and marble specimen is selected and hand processed by a geologist in Victor, NY, so every piece shows its defining features. That makes the pair a focused rock collection for geology teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eBarcoded Bags Included: Each rock sample is packaged, labeled and barcoded for easy identification and storage in the science classroom. Acid for the effervescence test, droppers and hand lenses are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EISCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884532236605,"sku":"B0HPGTJK5P","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9111\/4045\/files\/B0HPGTJK5P.jpg?v=1793607514","url":"https:\/\/auslabels.com\/products\/rock-specimen-set-hand-processed-basalt-coarse-white-marble-2-x-6-pack","provider":"AusLabels Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}