"Ward's Phenomena Lab Activities"

When minerals, rocks, and fossils cannot be accurately identified by macroscopic observation and testing, thin section slides can reveal the composition and structure of the specimens on a microscopic level.

Set of Nine Thin Sections and Matching Rocks

Gray-to-brown basaltic, with over 50% vesicles.

Grayish black trap rock.

When minerals, rocks, and fossils cannot be accurately identified by macroscopic observation and testing, thin section slides can reveal the composition and structure of the specimens on a microscopic level.

[NA_SciEd] Ward's® Sandstone (Red)

Previously known as the syracuse university mineral and rock set.

Examples of the most basic rocks and rock-forming minerals.

A Great Way to Begin Your Petrographic Studies

Ideal for Beginning Earth Science Students

Specimens Illustrate Smooth Mineral Breakage

Clear examples of a key method of identification.

Beginner’s Collection Illustrates Important Physical Properties

Geometric Shapes and Structures of Crystalline Minerals.

Samples of Minerals That Are Found in Rocks

Study the Formation of Different Igneous Rocks