Igneous Rock Kit - Small

This 12-piece igneous rock kit provides students with an opportunity to explore volcanic rock formations. The included samples represent various cooling and crystallization processes that occur beneath and above the Earth's surface.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces understanding of intrusive vs. extrusive rock formations.
• Encourages students to analyse crystal size and mineral composition.
• Helps explain the geological processes behind volcanic eruptions.

Classroom Integration Ideas:

• Compare glassy (obsidian) vs. coarse-grained (granite) textures.
• Discuss plate tectonics and volcanic activity using real samples.
• Conduct a density experiment to compare rock weights and porosity.

Features:

• Includes 12 igneous rock samples, each measuring approximately 3cm::
  • Basalt
  • Diorite
  • Gabbro
  • Granite
  • Pegmatite
  • Obsidian
  • Peridotite
  • Pumice
  • Rhyolite
  • Scoria
  • Syenite
  • Tuff
• Educational design: Each sample is numbered for easy identification.
• Manufactured to the highest quality standards using durable materials.
• Supports STEM education and geological exploration.