- This rock formed at the bottom of a marine environment through the compaction of deceased organic matter in a clay or silt cement
- Ideal for identification & classification exercises, for studying fossils within whole rocks and sedimentary rocks. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination
- Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
- Sourced from a variety of locations around the world
- Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
This rock formed at the bottom of a marine environment through the compaction of deceased organic matter in a clay or silt cement. Ideal for teaching students about rounding and sorting, as well as for identification & classification exercises, for studying fossils within whole rocks and sedimentary rocks.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.
Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Pack of 12 samples.