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