EISCO Raw Travertine, Sedimentary Rock Specimen - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms

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TRAVERTINE
& classification exercises. Travertine is a carbonate rock formed from gushing hot springs. The airy, porous material indicates an abundance of air bubbles moving through the rock as it solidified. While this characteristic is normally reserved for igneous rocks, travertine is unique in that it forms as a result of rapidly dropping pH levels
GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS
Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Useful in lessons on sedimentary petrology and geothermal systems
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 Victor, NY
INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED
Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification