Description
“Rocks (Set of 50) in Showcase Paper Mounted” is a large-format educational rock collection consisting of 50 labeled rock specimens, each affixed to a paper mounting sheet and protected under a glass or acrylic showcase front.
Features and Composition
Specimen Variety:
Contains 50 different rocks representing all major categories: igneous (granite, basalt, gabbro, obsidian, rhyolite), sedimentary (sandstone, limestone, shale, conglomerate, rock salt, diatomite), and metamorphic (marble, slate, gneiss, schist, quartzite, serpentine, etc.).
Often includes some samples of coal, breccia, pumice, pegmatite, chalk, and other notable or regional rocks.
Paper Mounting and Display:
Each rock is securely glued or affixed to a printed card/paper backing, with the name (and sometimes locality or number) indicated underneath.
The mounting is fitted inside a display case with a glass or acrylic front, for protection and easy viewing in classrooms or labs.
Full specimen identification ensures quick reference and supports comparative study or classroom demonstration.
Educational Utility:
Provides an economical, visually organized way to study, identify, and compare a broad variety of rocks in earth science or geology coursework.
The extensive selection, along with the mounting format, supports group work and hands-on learning in school, university, or outreach events.
Sometimes paired with a data sheet, field guide, or information booklet to help students distinguish physical properties and origins.
This format is ideal for budget-conscious institutions needing a substantial, accessible, and well-labeled classroom reference for geology practicals and demonstrations.