Rocks in a Bag - Igneous

Rocks in a Bag - Igneous

Item code
2221B

A bag of six different igneous rocks for inspection and identification.

$20.00 $22.00

This bag of rocks is perfect for any budding geologist that just reckon that rocks ROCK! It contains 6 different igneous rocks for inspection and identification.

Great value specimens for use in the classroom, included are various intrusive and extrusive rocks, which all started off as lava or magma. Did you know that igneous rocks are basically just cooled down, solidified magma?! There are 6 good sized igneous samples in total. Enjoy these textured igneous rocks... some as smooth as glass and others as light as paper!


What you get

Bag Includes 6 Igneous Rocks: Granite, Gabbro, Basalt, Rhyolite, Obsedian and Pumice.

Grainte- speckled white and black
Gabbro- dark coloured, evident crystals
Basalt- dark coloured, fine crystals
Rhyolite- light coloured, possible banding
Obsedian- black, glossy
Pumice - dark volcanic appearance, vesticular rough texture

Teach

  • Identifying rocks and the Rock Cycle

  • Igneous rocks

  • Intrusive and Extrusive rocks

  • Cooling Magma and Lava