Best Funsxbug Science Classroom Specimens in 2026

LODESTONE | This naturally magnetized mineral creates it's own magnetic field and can pick up small metal objects. Iron particles cover its surface. As an iron oxide, lodestone has a characteristic black color, and may feature rusty patches of yellow or orange

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | An excellent introductory mineral, and useful in teaching mineral chemistry and crystallography

LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY

GRAY LIMESTONE | The massive, gray variety of limestone is often found deposited in marine environments. It is made up of organic material, primarily calcium carbonate

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Excellent for demonstrating the tendency of calcium carbonate to effervesce in acid, and is perfect for identification and classification exercises. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination

GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features

EXPLORE TECH CUT ROCKS & MINERALS | A fun introduction to the world of geology through rocks and minerals.

12 PIECE KIT | Set includes twelve different rocks and minerals - Crystal Quartz, Basalt, Breccia, Biotite Gneiss, Fluorite, Granite, Conglomerate, Marble, Apatite, Scoria, Sandstone, and Slate. While each specimen will vary in shape and size, they will measure approximately 1" each.

IDENTIFY ROCKS & MINERALS | Test mineral hardness, streak color, magnetic properties, appearance, and effervescence to identify the different rocks and minerals.

BASALT | Basalt makes up a large majority of the earth's oceanic crust. Formed quickly from a magma that is rich in iron, basalt exhibits a dark color and small crystal size

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | The perfect example of an aphanitic igneous rock. Useful for lessons in igneous rock classification and identification. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination

LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY

RED SANDSTONE | Sandstone is made up of well-sorted and well-rounded grains of quartz. This indicates that the clasts in the rocks have traveled a long distance from their source and were heavily eroded along the way. This sample is red due to the inclusion of iron in the chemical structure of the rock. This sample is red due to the inclusion of iron in the chemical structure of the rock

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for students to compare with white sandstone to understand physical expression of chemical differences. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination

GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features

PERIDOTITE | Peridotite is an iron-rich ultramafic rock, with a chemistry that suggests genesis from a point deep within the crust, possibly as deep as the mantle. The large crystals indicate slow cooling within a magma chamber

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. This fascinating sample is useful for comparisons with other igneous rocks, and as part of lessons in Bowen's reaction series. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination

GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features

MICA SCHIST | A metamorphic rock that has undergone moderate levels of alteration, schist is good for demonstrating the effect of metamorphism on various minerals

GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Schist is great rock for demonstrating foliation & metamorphic rock properties. This set of six samples is excellent for group study and examination

GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features