Specimen Sets

STANDARD SPECIMEN SETS

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PRICE LIST (Including GST) plus postage / freight.

Please Note: The following standard sets are made up to order.

PRIMARY ROCK, MINERAL & FOSSIL SETS

(Nominal specimen size: 50mm x 50mm – Except those marked *)

MINERAL SET (PS 1) – 10 specimens in box…………………………………................................................….……….. $ 34.10

(1) Quartz crystal* (2) Quartz (massive) (3) Feldspar (4) Muscovite Mica (5) Pyrite in rock

(6) Chalcopyrite (7) Haematite (8) Bauxite (Pisolites*) (9) Phosphate Rock (Guano pebbles*) (10) Galena

SEDIMENTARY ROCK SET (PS 2) – 5 specimens in box…………........................................................…….………..… $ 8.80

(1) Conglomerate (2) Sandstone (3) Shale (4) Coal (5) Limestone

IGNEOUS ROCK SET (PS 3/4) – 7 specimens in box……………………….....……...................................................……$ 14.85

(1) Granite (2) Basalt (3) Pumice (4) Vesicular Basalt (5) Rhyolite (6) Perlite (Volcanic Glass) (7) Tuff

METAMORPHIC ROCK SET (PS 5) – 5 specimens in box…………..….................................................……..……..…….$ 8.80

(1) Slate (2) Schist (3) Quartzite (4) Gneiss (5) Marble

FOSSIL SET (PS 6) – 4 specimens in box……………………………..…................................................……..………...….$ 10.45

(1) Plant Impression (2) Shells in Limestone (3) Coralline Limestone (4) Trilobite (cast*)

PRICE FOR ALL 5 SETS = $77.00

GENERAL COLLECTION – 16 specimens in box

GC 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)…………….$ 16.50

GC 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)…..………..$ 30.25

This set is comprised of:

5 SEDIMENTARY ROCKS: Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale, Coal, Limestone.

6 IGNEOUS ROCKS: Granite, Basalt, Pumice, Rhyolite, Perlite (Volcanic Glass), Tuff.

5 METAMORPHIC ROCKS: Slate, Schist, Quartzite, Gneiss, Marble.

SECONDARY SEDIMENTARY SET – 12 specimens in box

SS 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)……..….$ 15.40

SS 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)..…...…..$ 24.20

This set is comprised of:

Breccia, Chert, Coal (Bituminous), Conglomerate, Diatomite, Flint, Limestone, Mudstone, Phosphate Rock, Sandstone, Shale, Siltstone.

ADVANCED SEDIMENTARY SET - 16 specimens in box

AS 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)………..…$ 17.60

AS 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)………..…$ 29.70

This set is comprised of:

Arkose, Breccia, Chert, Coal (Bituminous), Conglomerate, Diatomite, Dolomite, Flint, Grit, Limestone, Mudstone, Phosphate Rock, Sandstone, Shale, Siltstone, Sinter.

SECONDARY IGNEOUS SET - 16 specimens in box

SI 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)…………….$ 19.80

SI 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)….…………$ 33.00

This set is comprised of:

Andesite, Basalt, Diorite, Dolerite, Gabbro, Granite, Granodiorite, Obsidian, Pegmatite, Porphyry, Pumice, Rhyolite, Serpentinite, Syenite, Trachyte, Tuff.

ADVANCED IGNEOUS SET – 30 specimens in box

AI 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)…………$ 29.70

AI 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)…………$ 55.00

This set is comprised of:

Adamellite, Agglomerate, Andesite, Aplite, Basalt, Vesicular Basalt, Dacite, Diorite, Dolerite, Gabbro, Granite, Granodiorite, Granophyre, Greisen, Ignimbrite, Monzonite, Obsidian, Pegmatite, Peridotite, Perlite (Volcanic Glass), Porphyry, Pumice, Rhyolite, Scoria, Serpentinite, Syenite, Teschenite, Tinguaite, Trachyte, Tuff.

SECONDARY METAMORPHIC SET – 8 specimens in box

SRM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)………..$ 13.20

SRM 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)………..$ 19.80

This set is comprised of:

Gneiss, Hornfels, Marble, Phyllite, Quartzite, Schist, Biotite Schist, Slate.

ADVANCED METAMORPHIC SET – 12 specimens in box

ARM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)………...$ 16.50

ARM 2 (50 x 50mm - nominal size)………...$ 26.40

This set is comprised of:

Amphibolite (Hornblende Schist), Calc-Silicate Rock, Cordierite (in Hornfels), Gneiss, Hornfels, Marble, Phyllite, Quartzite, Schist, Biotite Schist, Skarn, Slate.

ROCK FORMING MINERALS SET – 16 specimens in box

RFM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size).....……...$ 33.00

This set is comprised of:

Actinolite, Albite, Augite, Chabazite Zeolite, Chlorite, Epidote, Enstatite, Feldspar, Garnet (Almandite), Hornblende, Lepidolite, Mica, Olivine, Serpentine, Tourmaline, Tremolite.

JUNIOR MINERAL SET – 16 specimens in box

JM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size – except those marked *) .…………..$ 33.00

This set is comprised of:

Bauxite (Pisolites*), Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Native Copper, Diatomite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Galena, Gypsum, Haematite, Magnetite, Mica, Pyrite (cluster), Quartz (massive), Sphalerite, Talc.

SECONDARY MINERAL SET – 30 specimens in box

SM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size – except those marked *) …….……...$ 60.50

This set is comprised of:

Actinolite, Asbestos, Augite, Baryte, Bauxite (Pisolites*), Calcite, Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Native Copper, Diatomite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Galena, Graphite, Gypsum, Haematite, Hornblende, Kaolinite, Magnetite, Malachite, Mica, Molybdenite, Pyrite (massive), Pyrite (cluster), Quartz (massive), Quartz crystal*, Sphalerite, Stibnite, Sulphur, Talc.

ADVANCED MINERAL SET – 60 specimens in 2 boxes

AM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size – except those marked *) …….……...…$ 115.50

This set is comprised of:

Actinolite, Apatite, Arsenopyrite, Asbestos, Augite, Azurite, Baryte, Bauxite (Pisolites*), Beryl, Bornite, Calcite, Cassiterite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Native Copper, Corundum*(15mm), Crocoite, Diatomite, Dolomite, Epidote, Feldspar, Fluorite, Fluorite* (octahedron), Galena, Garnet, Graphite, Gypsum, Satin Spar Gypsum, Haematite, Hornblende, Kaolinite, Kyanite, Malachite, Magnesite, Magnetite, Biotite Mica, Muscovite Mica, Molybdenite, Nickel Sulphide Ore, Olivine, Psilomelane (Manganese), Pyrite (massive), Pyrite (cluster), Quartz (massive), Quartz crystal*, Quartz (Amethyst), Quartz (Smokey), Rhodonite, Rutile* (concentrate), Selenite, Sphalerite, Stibnite, Sulphur, Talc, Topaz*(18x12mm), Tourmaline, Chabazite Zeolite, Zircon* (concentrate).

ORE KIT - 16 specimens in box

OK 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size – except those marked *) ………….......…….$ 34.10

This set is comprised of:

Bauxite (Pisolites*), Bornite, Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Native Copper, Crocoite, Galena, Haematite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Nickel sulphide ore, Psilomelane (Manganese), Rutile* (concentrate), Sphalerite, Zircon* (concentrate).

NON METALLIC INDUSTRIAL MINERAL SET – 16 specimens in box

NM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size) .........……....$ 27.50

This set is comprised of:

Asbestos, Baryte, Calcite, Diatomite, Dolomite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Garnet, Graphite, Gypsum, Kaolinite, Magnesite, Muscovite Mica, Quartz, Sulphur, Talc.

BUILDING STONE SET – 12 specimens in box

BS 2 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)……………………...….$ 14.30

This set is comprised of:

Basalt, Diorite, Dolerite, Gabbro, Granite, Granodiorite, Gneiss, Ignimbrite, Marble, Sandstone, Sinter, Slate.

GEM MINERALS SET – 12 specimens in box

GM 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size – except those marked *) …………...……$ 31.90

This set is comprised of:

Amazonite, Corundum*(15mm), Garnet, Haematite, Malachite, Obsidian, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Topaz*(18x12mm), Tourmaline, Turquoise, Zircon.

QUARTZ GEM SET – 12 specimens in box

QG 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)………………………....…….$ 26.40

This set is comprised of:

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Jasper, Precious Opal, Rock Crystal, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Smokey Quartz.

EVAPORATES & PHOSPHATES SET – 14 specimens in box

EP 1 (25 x 25mm - nominal size)...………$ 29.70

This set is comprised of:

Anhydrite, Aragonite, Calcite, Colemanite, Dolomite, Glauberite (Pseudomorphs after Gypsum), Gypsum, Halite, Kalinite, Phosphate Rock (Guano), Phosphate Rock (Sedimentary), Sylvite, Trona, Ulexite.

CLEAVAGE SET – 8 small specimens in box (-25mm)

CS 1………………………………………….$ 13.20

This set is comprised of:

(MINERAL)

(1) Mica Cleavage in 1 direction
(2) Orthoclase Cleavage in 2 directions at right angles
(3) Hornblende Cleavage in 2 directions NOT at right angles
(4) Galena Cleavage in 3 directions at right angles
(5) Calcite Cleavage in 3 directions NOT at right angles
(6) Fluorite Cleavage in 4 directions – Octahedral
(7) Sphalerite Cleavage in 6 directions – Rhombododecahedral
(8) Baryte Cleavage in 3 directions. 1 at right angles to 2 Orthorhombic prisms

COMMON FORM SET – 9 small specimens in box (-25mm)

CF 1……………………….……………$ 11.00

This set is comprised of:

(MINERAL)

(1) Crystallized Calcite in Marble
(2) Botryoidal Chrysocolla
(3) Acicular Actinolite
(4) Foliaceous Mica
(5) Granular Saccharoidal Marble
(6) Radiating Tourmaline in Quartz
(7) Fibrous Asbestos
(8) Massive Haematite
(9) Amygdaloidal Zeolite in Basalt

CRYSTAL FORM SET – 8 small specimens in box (-25mm)

XF 1………………………….…………$ 22.00

This set is comprised of:

(MINERAL)

(1) Quartz Hexagonal prism and pyramids
(2) Tourmaline Triagonal prism and pyramids
(3) Pyrite Cubic
(4) Garnet Cubic; Dodecahedral
(5) Calcite Hexagonal; Rhombohedral
(6) Augite Monoclinic prism and pinacoid
(7) Topaz Orthorhombic prisms and domes
(8) Magnetite Cubic; Octahedral

FRACTURE SET – 5 small specimens in box (-25mm)

FS 1……………………………………………$ 6.05

This set is comprised of:

(ROCK / MINERAL / etc.)

(1) Even Chert
(2) Uneven Albite
(3) Conchoidal Flint
(4) Hackly Cast Iron
(5) Earthy Diatomite

FRACTURE SET – 5 small specimens in box (-25mm)

FS 2 …………………………………………...$ 7.70

This set is comprised of:

(ROCK/MINERAL)

(1) Even Chert
(2) Uneven Magnetite
(3) Conchoidal Flint
(4) Hackly Native Copper
(5) Earthy Diatomite

HARDNESS SET (Mohs’ Scale) – 9 small specimens in box (-25mm)

HS 1 (Numbers 1 to 9) …………………...……$ 13.75

This set is comprised of:

Scale of hardness:

Talc
Gypsum
Calcite
Fluorite
Apatite
Orthoclase Feldspar
Quartz
Topaz
Corundum

10. Diamond (This can be added at an extra cost)

LUSTRE SET – 6 small specimens in box (-25mm)

LS 1………………………………………………..$ 8.80

This set is comprised of:

(MINERAL)

(1) Metallic Galena
(2) Vitreous Quartz
(3) Resinous Common Opal
(4) Pearly Talc
(5) Silky Satin Spar Gypsum
(6) Dull Limonite

ASEP (AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE EDUCATION PROJECT) ROCK & MINERAL SETS

(Nominal size: 25mm x 25mm)

EARTH KIT No. 1 (ASEP 63649) – 12 specimens in box…………………………….………...$ 12.10

This set is comprised of:

Basalt, Peridotite, Feldspar, Granite, Haematite, Nickel sulphide ore, Obsidian, Porphyry, Biotite Mica, Quartz (massive), Scoria, Tuff.

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EARTH KIT No. 2 (ASEP 63657) – 12 specimens in box……………………………....……….$ 10.45

This set is comprised of:

Granite, Granite Gneiss, Magnetite, Limestone, Marble, Mica Schist, Mudstone, Quartzite, Sandstone, Scoria, Shale, Slate.

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EARTH’S CHANGING FACE (ASEP 60275) – 12 specimens in box…………………...…….$ 10.45

This set is comprised of:

Conglomerate, Conglomerate (Iron stained), Unconsolidated Limestone (Coquina), Bryozoan Limestone, Crystallized Limestone (with shells), Crystallized Limestone (Saccharoidal), Mudstone (dark coloured), Mudstone (light coloured), Quartz (vitreous), Quartz (massive), Sandstone, Sandstone (Iron stained).

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MINERALS KIT (ASEP 60941) – 12 specimens in box……………………………….…….…...$ 16.50

This set is comprised of:

Quartz Sandstone, Quartz sand, Granite, Quartz (massive), Orthoclase Feldspar, Biotite Mica, Quartz crystal, Calcite, Muscovite Mica, Fluorite, Talc, Serpentine.

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ORE KIT (ASEP 64068) – 12 specimens in box……………………………………………...…...$ 21.45

This set is comprised of:

Galena, Bauxite (Pisolites), Haematite, Chalcopyrite, Psilomelane (Manganese), Lead-Zinc ore, Chromite, Sphalerite, Garnierite, Cassiterite, Rutile (concentrate), Zircon (concentrate).

STUDENT SETS

(Nominal size: 25mm x 25mm)

STUDENT ROCK SET - 15 specimens in box (25mm x 25mm)………………………..…..…..$ 11.00

This set is comprised of:

SEDIMENTARY: Coal, Conglomerate, Limestone, Sandstone, Shale.

IGNEOUS: Basalt, Granite, Rhyolite, Tuff, Perlite (Volcanic Glass).

METAMORPHIC: Gneiss, Marble, Schist, Slate, Quartzite.

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STUDENT MINERAL SET – 15 specimens in box (25mm x 25mm)………………………….$ 19.80

This set is comprised of:

Azurite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Galena, Gypsum, Haematite, Magnetite, Malachite, Muscovite Mica, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Quartz, Talc.

STUDENT GEM SET – 15 specimens in box (25mm x 25mm)……………………………..…... ..$ 25.30

This set is comprised of:

Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase, Corundum (15mm), Garnet, Jasper, Opal, Rhodonite, Rock Crystal (25x12mm), Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Topaz (18x12mm), Tourmaline.

PROSPECTOR’S SET No. 1 – 16 specimens in box (25mm x 25mm - Nominal size)……..….....................…$ 13.20

ROCK TYPES THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH, OR THOSE THAT COULD CONTAIN GOLD.

This set is comprised of:

Andesite, Basalt, Dacite (Quartz in), Diorite, Gneiss, Granite, Jasper, Limestone, Quartz, Quartzite, Rhyolite, Sandstone, Schist, Serpentinite, Slate (Quartz in), Trachyte.

PROSPECTOR’S SET NO. 2 – 17 specimens in box (25mm x 25mm - Nominal size)……………............…….$ 33.00

(nominal size except those marked *)

MINERAL IDENTIFICATION KIT INCLUDING “MOHS’ SCALE” TEST MINERALS

This set is comprised of:

(A) MOHS’ SCALE MINERALS:

Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz* (18x12mm), Corundum* (15mm).

(B) ORES / MINERALS:

Chalcopyrite, Galena, Gold*, Haematite, Magnetite, Biotite Mica, Muscovite Mica, Pyrite.

ULTRA-VIOLET MINERAL SETS – 10 specimens per set / tray

Nominal size: +/- (variable) 25 mm to 50 mm

Fl. = Fluoresces

Code J 170 SW - Set A Short Wave Mineral Set ................................................................................................$ 38.50

This set is comprised of the following:

Dumortierite (Fl. Blue – Purple)
Willemite & Calcite (Fl. Green & Red)
Scheelite (Fl. Blue, Cream, White)
Chalcedony and/or Calcite (Fl. Green and/or Red)
Willemite (Fl. Green)
Opalite (Fl. Green)
Calcite (Fl. Red)
Hydrozincite (Fl. Blue – White)
Hardystonite and/or Clinohedrite with Willemite (Fl. Blue and/or