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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition and compression of particles of other rocks and minerals. This introductory kit contains twelve different sedimentary rocks - Breccia, Bituminous Coal, Conglomerate, Dolostone, Greywacke, Gray Limestone, Limestone Chalk, Fossiliferous Limestone, Coquina, Olitic Limestone, White/Tan Limestone and Red Sandstone. While each specimen will vary in shape and size, they will measure approximately 1" each.
A great starter set for anyone looking to explore and learn more about geology. Perfect for classrooms - provides an excellent, hands on teaching aid for individual and group learning.
Useful for identification exercises - test hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify the different specimens in this kit. Includes an identification card with images. Includes storage box with substantial padding for easy storage and preservation. Each specimen in the kit will vary slightly in shape, size and color from the images shown.
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 Victor, NY.
Technical Support
Always 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.
Holly
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
Incomplete product.
Adalberto Guerrero Pérez
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2024
I received the box without one of the rock.
Daniel Dreisbach
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
The rocks came and there was no description of the rocks in the box. How am I supposed to know what each rock is.
Calista Cline
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
This may have been a great rock kit, but it did not come with an identification chart as is shown in the group of item pictures, so I had to return it. We needed to use it in a homeschool stem project on weathering.
Victoria
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
I'm no expert on sedimentary rocks, but this collection seems lackluster (pardon the pun) in my opinion. For example, 5 of the 12 samples are limestone varieties. Maybe some shale or quartz would've been nice. The box and presentation/foam insert performs well for the usage. Some basic instruction would add value, and a star. I think a simple overview of the rock, and the how, what, where, and ideas for testing would be helpful and make this kit more interactive out of the box. I can see where this would be unnecessary if sold for classroom usage where a geologist is teaching, but would be helpful for home schoolers.There is a picture chart included that identifies the rocks and corresponds with the layout of the grid. I do wonder about my dolostone, because the chart shows it dark colored and my sample is light colored (see my photo).
The Couple
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
My only complaint that kept this from a 5-star review is that my rock set came incomplete without an identification guide. I am not a geologist, but I do educate my children, and that is an important component. Without that guide this is really just a box of curated but really common sedimentary rocks. They are sized and packaged as advertised and the product itself was of good quality that met expectations.
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