Fischer Technical Company™ Geology Poster Set of 4, Laminated

Description

• This set includes four laminated posters
• All posters are 24 x 36 in
• Titles included are: Introduction to Fossils, Introduction to Rocks, Introduction to Minerals, and Introduction to Gemstones
• E103 Introduction to Fossils - Fossils were a mystery for thousands of years until a few pioneering scientists realized that they were the remains or traces of once-living organisms
• Well-known bone-type fossils are actually rocks, the result of a process called mineralization in which minerals replace decaying tissue
• This process is shown and explained
• All of the other fossil types are also explored
• The rarity of fossils is dramatically presented, and strange things sometimes mistaken for fossils are identified
• There's an introduction to fossil expeditions and a summary of how fossils contribute to our understanding of the earth and life on it
• There is an especially helpful section on the relationships between fossils and geology
• It covers the principle of original horizontality, the law of superimposition, the principle of faunal succession, the geological time scale, index fossils, relative dating, and absolute dating
• All of this is conveyed through detailed illustrations showing the processes, excellent photographs of representative specimens, and interesting and informative captions
• This poster is a great aid to museum interpretive programs and is extremely beneficial in the study of both life and earth sciences
• E104 Introduction to Rocks - This is an outstanding rock identification chart! The introduction explains that each type of rock is the result of a specific mixture of minerals subjected to a clearly defined geological process
• It shows and describes the most common rock-forming minerals and variations that occur within rock types
• The bulk of the poster is divided into three sections, one for each rock type: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
• An illustration shows how they are made, and a photograph shows a natural formation
• A dozen other photographs show representative specimens
• Each is accompanied by an informative caption citing identifying characteristics and common variations
• A bonus section shows and explains some of the more specialized and popular rock forms, such as geodes, concretions, agates, and meteorites
• This is a great poster for earth science classes
• Rock collectors find it invaluable for quick reference
• E105 Introduction to Minerals - This poster begins by defining a mineral
• It then expands on that by exploring atoms, molecules, and crystal structure
• The various crystal structures are explained
• This is followed by an excellent summary of the mineral classes
• Mineral collectors and students want to identify their specimens
• However, specimens of the same mineral can vary greatly in appearance, which can make that a daunting task
• Identification is based on a number of properties
• This poster provides an outstanding introduction to those properties: hardness, habit, luster, cleavage, specific gravity, color, streak, and fluorescence
• Illustrations are used to explain principles
• Photographs of truly outstanding specimens are used as examples
• E107 Introduction to Gemstones - This poster begins by showing the most popular gemstones, grouped together by class
• It explains the important Four C's of gemstones - cut, clarity, color, and caret, followed by an introduction to other important qualities such as asterism, opalescence, hardness, and pattern
• The next row provides wonderful illustrations of the important gemstone cuts, accompanied by an explanation
• This is followed by an introduction to cabochons
• It then presents an assortment of jewelry
• The focus is on affordable items, including some that enthusiasts can make themselves
• Next comes non-jewelry use of gemstones - collectible eggs, carvings, decorative slabs, and royal crowns
• Of course, we had to include a famous Faberge egg
• The bottom row presents all the birthstones, in accordance with modern-day standards.