Raw Green Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Eisco Labs
Raw Green Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Eisco Labs
Raw Green Slate SpecimenSingle Hand Sample, 3"Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock, shale. The two can be told apart by the difference in pitch when struck. Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Slate is perfect for lessons on metamorphic rocks and alteration.While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 3" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.Selected & Processed by a Geologist.Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Rochester, NY.Technical SupportAlways feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples.
Product Features
- GREEN SLATE | Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock, shale. The two can be told apart by the difference in pitch when struck
- GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Slate is perfect for lessons on metamorphic rocks and alteration
- GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
- LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Rochester, NY
- INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
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