Quartz Mineral Specimen, Quartz mineral specimen for use in classroom identification labs and exercises., Each

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Quartz: One of the most abundant minerals on Earth. The tightly packed framework of silica tetrahedra that makes up this mineral gives it a high hardness of 7, a lack of cleavage planes, and a distinct euhedral crystal habit. Great for Geology Classrooms: A must-have mineral for any specimen collection. Quartz is useful during lessons on mineral hardness, luster, and fracture. Geologist Selected: Each specimen is carefully selected and hand-processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits its defining features. Locally Processed: Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and processed in Victor, New York. Individually Packaged & Labeled: Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag and labeled with a barcode for easy identification.