Quick Answer: A Group of Minerals is a set of 30 natural mineral specimens, raw and unpolished, each about 30 mm x 40 mm. The samples sit in partitioned trays and are numbered against an identification key.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
30 different mineral varieties in one collection
Natural specimens, left raw and unpolished
Each sample approximately 30 mm x 40 mm
Partitioned specimen trays keep the samples apart
Numbered specimens with a matching identification key
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Number of minerals
30 varieties
Specimens
Natural, raw / unpolished
Sample size
Approximately 30 mm x 40 mm
Storage
Partitioned specimen trays
Indexing
Numbered, with identification key
HS code
9705.29.00
About This Product
Hand specimens let students test and compare the physical properties used to name minerals, such as crystal habit, lustre and cleavage. The set is used in school, vocational and university geology and mineralogy practicals, with the key used to check each identification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many minerals are in A Group of Minerals?
The collection has 30 distinct mineral varieties, each about 30 mm x 40 mm, numbered against an identification key.
