EISCO Raw Basalt, Igneous Rock Specimen - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms

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BASALT
Basalt makes up a large majority of the earth's oceanic crust. Formed quickly from a magma that is rich in iron, basalt exhibits a dark color and small crystal size GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS
The perfect example of an aphanitic igneous rock. Useful for lessons in igneous rock classification and identification LOCALLY PROCESSED
Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY GEOLOGIST SELECTED
Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED
Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification Raw Basalt Specimen
Single Sample, 1"

Basalt makes up a large majority of the earth's oceanic crust. Formed quickly from a magma that is rich in iron, basalt exhibits a dark color and small crystal size. The perfect example of an aphanitic igneous rock. Useful for lessons in igneous rock classification and identification.
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.

Selected & Processed by a Geologist.
Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.
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Always feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples.

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