7203011

Eisco™ White Quartzite Metamorphic Rock Specimen

Quartzite is formed from sandstone that has been tightly compressed to the point where the clasts have recrystallized to form a new rock. This formation mechanism, coupled the inherent strength of quartz, makes quartzite a very durable rock.

Manufacturer: Fischer Scientific

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Product Type

Metamorphic Rock

Grade

K to 16

Specimen Size

2 to 3 cm

Weight (Metric)

0.1 kg

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Description

  • Correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Useful in the classroom for lessons on metamorphic rocks Ideal for identification & classification exercises

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