{"product_id":"hesng0027parent","title":"Raw Soapstone, Mineral Specimen - Approx. 1\" - Geologist Selected \u0026 Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Eisco Labs","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSOAPSTONE | Through the process of metasomatism, hot fluid infiltrates the atomic structure of other silicate minerals, altering them to form soapstone. Soapstone is at the bottom of the Mohs scale of hardness, and has a distinct soapy feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification \u0026amp; classification exercises. A great example for lessons in mineral hardness, and characteristics exhibited by hydrothermally altered minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED \u0026amp; LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled \u0026amp; barcoded for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw Soapstone Specimen\u003cbr\u003eSingle Sample, 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrough the process of metasomatism, hot fluid infiltrates the atomic structure of other silicate minerals, altering them to form soapstone. Soapstone is at the bottom of the Mohs scale of hardness, and has a distinct soapy feel. Ideal for teaching students about rounding and sorting, as well as for identification \u0026amp; classification exercises. A great example for lessons in mineral hardness, and characteristics exhibited by hydrothermally altered minerals.\u003cbr\u003eWhile each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1\" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled \u0026amp; barcoded for easy identification and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected \u0026amp; Processed by a Geologist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEach and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Minerals and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eisco Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44432309190848,"sku":"HESNG0027PARENT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/0623\/files\/g86px5d9znsxfea9mgag.jpg?v=1759453658","url":"https:\/\/www.thelabstockroom.com\/products\/hesng0027parent","provider":"The Lab Stockroom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}