GEOS 1111L: Physical Geology Lab Digital Rock & Mineral Kits

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R22: Slate

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Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

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Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

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Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

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Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Slate

Slate

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has slaty foliation, is very fine-grained, and breaks into flat slabs.

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R23: Phyllite

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Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

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Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

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Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Phyllite

Phyllite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It is foliated, crenulated, and fine-grained with a sparkly appearance.

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R24: Schist

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Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

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Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Schist

Schist

Rock Type: Metamorphic

An intermediate grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of shale. It has schistose foliation, medium grained, and is abundant in micas (looks Super glittery).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

R25: Gneiss

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Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

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Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Gneiss

Gneiss

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of either granite, rhyolite, or shale. It has gneissic foliation that appears in light and dark bands (like a stack of Oreos).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

R26: Amphibolite

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Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Amphibolite

Amphibolite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– An intermediate to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of basalt. It has gneissic or schistose foliation, is usually black in color, and looks like a collection of shiny, dark needles.

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R27: Quartzite

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Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

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Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

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Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

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Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Quartzite

Quartzite

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone. It is non-foliated and generally very hard (will scratch glass).

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R28: Marble

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Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

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Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Marble

Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Marble

Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Marble

Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

Picture of Marble

Marble

Rock Type: Metamorphic

A low to high grade metamorphic rock produced from the metamorphism of limestone. It is non-foliated, will not scratch glass, and effervesces with hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Click on image to see enlarged photo.

R29: Anthracite coal

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Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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Picture of Anthracite coal

Anthracite coal

Rock Type: Metamorphic

– A metamorphosed bituminous coal that has a shiny black color.

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