- 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. 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
- Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Rochester, NY
- Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
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 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.