There are two types of metamorphic rock, foliated and non-foliated. Learn more about these rocks with the Metamorphic Rock Collection.

This Collection provides a primary presentation of the various types of metamorphic rock. It includes 15 specimens of metamorphic rock, making it perfect to compare its features as a group. Not only this, but the Collection comes with an information sheet to further explain the details of these fascinating specimens.

What You Get

15 specimens of metamorphic rocks, measuring approximately 3.8cm x 3.8cm each. Includes a key and chart.

List of rocks included in the box: Green Slate, Black Slate, Quartzite, Gneiss, Hornfels, Slate, Graphite, Phyllite, Dolomite Marble, Red Marble, White Marble, Garnet Skarns, Siliceous Rock, Schist Garnet and Schist Mica.

All samples have been thoroughly tested and contain no traces of asbestos or its derivatives and are safe.

Teach

• Geology
• Petrology