Eisco Muscovite Mica Specimen (Mineral), Approx. 1" (3cm) - Pack of 12
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EISCO Muscovite Mica Specimen (Mineral), Approx. 1" (3cm) - Pack of 12
Brand: EISCO
Muscovite mica is a mineral that forms from cooling magma. It forms in thin sheets that are individually weak, but comprehensively strong. Mica is a major component in a plethora of different rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Useful when teaching lessons about physical properties of minerals, as well as Bowen's reaction series.
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- Twelve muscovite samples approximately 1" (3cm) in size
- Useful when teaching students about variable hardness and cleavage - mica's thinly layered structure is unique
- Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements
- Pair with biotite mica to demonstrate the effect of slight variations in a mineral's chemistry
- Specimen comes in clear labeled and barcoded bag for ideal storage