Gem Mineral Kits - Gem Mineral Collections
Gem Mineral Classroom Collection
This collection contains thirty-six specimens, each representing one gem mineral or material in a rough (uncut) state. Both precious and semiprecious specimens are included, but not all are in their gem form. Examples of gem materials that might be included: rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz, rock crystal, chalcedony, amazonite, microcline, yellow jasper, red jasper, aventurine, opal, apatite, rutilated quartz, aquamarine, sodalite, malachite, corundum, topaz, rhodonite, oligoclase, bytownite, chrysocolla, jade, garnet, labradorite, zircon, olivine, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, turquoise. Packaged in an attractive specimen box with a plastic tray to keep your collection organized. Specimens range in size from approximately 1/8 inch to over 1 inch in maximum dimension. The smallest specimens are placed in a small plastic specimen box for easy handling and storage. Click on the image for a larger, more detailed photo.
Gem Mineral Study Kit
This collection contains fifteen specimens, each representing one gem mineral or material in a rough (uncut) state. Examples of gem materials that might be included: corundum, tourmaline, obsidian, amazonite, rose quartz, garnet, petrified wood, amethyst, smokey quartz, aventurine, chalcedony, agate, jasper and others. The specimens represent the type of material which is used for gem selection, but they are not necessarily of the high quality to produce a finished gem. Packaged in an attractive specimen box with a plastic tray to keep your collection organized. Specimens range in size from approximately 1/2 inch to over 1 inch in maximum dimension. The smallest specimens are placed in a small plastic specimen box for easy handling and storage. Click on the image for a larger, more detailed photo.
Hand Lens - Pocket Magnifier (10x)
Geologists working in the field, lab, or office often need to closely examine rocks, sediments, soils, sand, minerals, and other materials with tiny features. A hand lens provides a quick and easy way to perform that work. It is important for them to examine the rock closely to identify minerals, see the size and shape of grains, look for small fossils or crystals, confirm the results of a hardness test, and much more. Click for more information.
