Learning Resources Metamorphic Rocks Collection

I bought three different sets, the sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock collection. It is true that the samples are a little smaller than what you see in the pictures, but they are not as bad as people claim. The smallest rocks I got are about 2cm, with varying weights. Some are bigger/ thicker, some are more like slabs, some are angular. This should go without saying but these rocks are natural specimens, not artificial things, therefore they cannot all look the same size and shape due to their different properties, they each break or cleave in specific ways hence the variation. So don't hope for your box to be an identical copy of the picture.Anyway they come with a helpful chart to identify each one and little numbers to stick on them so you know which is which along with a basic description. Overall I am very happy with my purchase, and the rock samples are a welcome addition to my collection. I think they are a good start for a beginner, to be honest though, if you can afford it or want to get a really good gift for someone you know, or just want to treat yourself, buy the full collection of boxes: Learning Resources GeoSafari Complete Rock Mineral and Fossils Collection, where you also get a mineral selection and very basic fossil selection. They are all basic sets, but they are a good beginner's foundation and could possibly create interest in an even bigger collection and life long hobby! I actually own a few geodes, crystal clusters, loads of tumbled stones, tektites and a few fossils, I'm not a hoarder by any means lol but there you go!

A bit pricey but an insight to these type of rocks.

the box is a bit small , not a Big Gift but still nice for any rock lover

Great intro for my class into different rock

Good though the rocks are much smaller than they appear on the box cover.I use them for teaching geology to high school students.

Bought these for my 5yr old grandson as he has a rock collection. He loves them.

Very disappointed. None of the samples were anywhere near the size of those in the illustration. 4 of the samples were less than 25 x 20 x 2mm: There are only 2 as large as 25 x 15 x 15mm: still smaller than any in the photo.

great for school projects

The media could not be loaded. No me gustó mucho porque pensé que las muestras eran más grandes, las ocupo para mis clases de geología.

I bought them for a petrography exam. They are not very large, but they do the job on recognizing rocks.

Das Gesteinsset ist insgesamt gut.ABER man muss wissen, dass die Beschreibung und Namen der einzelnen Steine in englischer Sprache sind.Das hätte in der Beschreibung stehen müssen.Deswegen 1 Stern Abzug.

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Good samples. Samples are small. Identification card and packaging provided is good.