Physical Geology Reference Set

Bulk specimens of 110 rocks and minerals contained in the Physical Geology strand are available in Class Units of 15 specimens each for laboratory work.

  1. Apatite
  2. Calcite
  3. Corundum
  4. Fluorite
  5. Gypsum (selenite)
  6. Microcline (feldspar)
  7. Quartz (rock crystal)
  8. Talc
  9. Augite (pyroxene)
  10. Hornblende (amphibole)
  11. Biotite (mica)
  12. Muscovite (mica)
  13. Halite
  14. Almandine (garnet)
  15. Graphite
  16. Limonite
  17. Hematite (banded with jasper)
  18. Galena
  19. Pyrite
  20. Kaolin
  21. Sphalerite
  22. Magnetite (lodestone)
  23. Sulfur
  24. Olivine
  25. Albite (feldspar)
  26. Chlorite
  27. Serpentine
  28. Chalcopyrite
  29. Basalt
  30. Anorthoite
  31. Rhyolite
  32. Gabbro
  33. Granite
  34. Obsidian
  35. Pumice
  36. Conglomerate
  37. Coquina
  38. Dolomite
  39. Limestone
  40. Siltstone
  41. Sandstone
  42. Chert
  43. Oil shale
  44. Bituminous coal
  45. Biotite gneiss
  46. Marble
  47. Quartzite
  48. Mica schist
  49. Slate
  50. Soapstone
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