EISCO Raw Green Slate, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms

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GREEN SLATE
Slate is very lightly metamorphosed and well-foliated. This appearance often makes it difficult to distinguish from its parent rock, shale. The two can be told apart by the difference in pitch when struck
GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS
Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Slate is perfect for lessons on metamorphic rocks and alteration
GEOLOGIST SELECTED
Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
LOCALLY PROCESSED
Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Rochester, NY
INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED
Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification