- Garnet comes in a variety of colors & shapes - this specimen is a deep red color. Garnet forms under intense heat and pressure conditions, making it a common mineral in mountainous terranes
- Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Great for lessons in metamorphic facies & silicate minerals. 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
Garnet comes in a variety of colors & shapes - this specimen is a deep red color. Garnet forms under intense heat and pressure conditions, making it a common mineral in mountainous terranes. Ideal for teaching students about rounding and sorting, as well as for identification & classification exercises. Great for lessons in metamorphic facies & silicate minerals.
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.