Eisco™ Biotite Mica Mineral Specimen

Biotite Mica Specimen suitable for use in classroom identification lab exercises and for study on 2-plane, 90° cleavage.

Supplier: Eisco™ ESNG0012PK10

Catalog No. S26616

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Pair with muscovite mica to demonstrate effects of slight variations in a mineral's chemistry
Useful when teaching lessons about physical properties of minerals, as well as Bowen's reaction series. Couple samples can also act as polarizers
Useful when teaching students about variable hardness and cleavage
Mica's thinly layered structure is unique
Correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements

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