12PK Bituminous Coal, Rock Specimen, 1" - Geologist Selected - Eisco Labs
- BITUMINOUS COAL | Coal is formed within anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and a worldwide source of fuel. Its vitreous sheen makes Bituminous Coal easy to distinguish from other coals and sedimentary rocks
- GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Allows students to get a close up look at a material that powers the world. Excellent for learning about the unique anoxic conditions that this coal is formed under. This set of twelve 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
- LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY
- INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
Raw Bituminous Coal Specimen
Set of 12 Samples, 1"
Coal is formed within anoxic environments from compressed organic matter, and a worldwide source of fuel. Its vitreous sheen makes Bituminous Coal easy to distinguish from other coals and sedimentary rocks. Allows students to get a close up look at a material that powers the world. Excellent for learning about the unique anoxic conditions that this coal is formed under.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.
Selected & Processed by a Geologist.
Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.
Technical Support
Always feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples.
