Metamorphic Rock Kit - 16 Specimen Collection

Metamorphic Rock Kit – 16 Specimen Collection

Cornerstone’s Metamorphic Rock Kit is a comprehensive collection of real metamorphic rock specimens, featuring 16 numbered and hand-selected samples sourced from the United States and around the world. This kit showcases a wide range of attractive, distinctive, and educational metamorphic rocks, making it an excellent resource for Earth science studies, geology courses, and hands-on classification activities.

The collection allows students to explore how heat, pressure, and geological processes transform existing rocks into new forms. With clear examples of foliation, recrystallization, and mineral alignment, learners can easily compare textures and structures across specimens.

Metamorphic Rock Specimens Included:

• Gray slate

• Red slate

• Phyllite

• Mica schist

• Gneiss I

• Gneiss II

• Amphibolite

• Eclogite

• Lapis lazuli

• Quartzite

• Marble (orange)

• Marble (white)

• Anthracite coal

• Greenstone (metabasalt)

• Serpentinite

• Soapstone (steatite)

The generously sized specimens, approximately 1–2 inches each, are neatly organized in a compartmented tray within a sturdy storage box, making the kit suitable for long-term use and repeated study. Included with the kit are numbered labels, a detailed information sheet, and a full-color geologic timescale that presents Earth history within a biblical, young-Earth framework.

Clear explanations help students understand whether each rock type is associated with Creation Week, Noah’s Flood, or post-Flood processes, providing meaningful historical context alongside scientific observation. The Metamorphic Rock Kit is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a complete and well-organized metamorphic rock collection for education or reference.