12 Piece Introduction to Minerals Kit - Includes Mineral Samples

Minerals are defined as solid, naturally-occurring, inorganic materials with a specific chemical composition and sturdy atomic structure. They are the building blocks that make up rocks everywhere on the planet. Understanding these minerals is the key to understanding how rocks form on Earth and other planets. This kit offers an introduction to many important minerals that make up our world, and is a great way to begin exploring in earth science. This kit contains 12 numbered specimens and a specimen key.