Rock Specimens

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Specimens are available for use in a wide variety of organic and inorganic testing procedures. Organic samples can be utilized for dissection purposes or studying whole preserved or life specimens, with practical examples in cellular biology or the internal structures of whole organs and complex multicellular systems. Rock specimens are useful for studying textures, grain sizes, and other features brought about by pressure, temperature, and other natural forces, offering a glimpse into the Earth’s geological history.

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Ward's® Science Essentials® Pegmatite

Description: Pegmatite is igneous rock similar to granite but with larger crystals.

Ward's Science Essentials® Gray Gneiss

Description: High grade metamorphosed rock showing bands of quartz, feldspar, and biotite.

Ward's Science Essentials® Diorite

Description: Diorite is a mix of dark pyroxene and light andesine provides perfect representation of an intermediate igneous rock.

Ward's® Sandstone (White)

Description: Well-cemented, medium-grained orthoquartzite.

Shale (Carbonaceous)

Description: Black, fissile; commonly with carbonized fossil plant impressions.

Ward's® Sandstone (Banded)

Description: Red, medium, to coarse-grained iron oxide cement; shows hematite bands.

Ward's® Gneiss (Gray Banded)

Description: White and black bands of quartz, feldspar, and biotite; typical foliation.

Catalog Number: (470025-044)

Ward's® Dunite

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Description: When minerals, rocks, and fossils cannot be accurately identified by macroscopic observation and testing, thin section slides can reveal the compositi...