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scienceresourcebox.co.nz +64 21 231 1140 Science Resource Box 55 Eastfield Drive Lincoln 7608 Canterbury, Lincoln
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$3.90Granite pegmatiteA light-coloured, igneous rock with an extremely coarse texture, made mainly of quartz, feldspar and mica, and often containing very large crystals. It forms from the last, water-rich melt of a cooling granite body.Plutonic Igneous. Cooled extremely slowly at depth in the Earth's crust, resulting in...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Diorite rock (rounded)Diorite is a coarse-grained durable rock with a crystalline structure. Rounded by physical abrasion during river and/or wave transport. It has many aesthetic and practical uses, e.g. for monuments, gravestones and kitchen bench tops.The smooth surfaces make rounded rocks especially suitable for scra...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Diorite rockDiorite is a coarse-grained durable rock with a crystalline structure. It has many aesthetic and practical uses, e.g. for monuments, gravestones and kitchen bench tops.Igneous: Formed from molten magma cooling and solidifying while deep underground (therefore a 'plutonic igneous' rock).Source locati...Visit Store 0 0 -
$4.90Gabbro rockGabbro is a coarse-grained durable rock with a crystalline structure. It has many aesthetic and practical uses, e.g. for monuments, gravestones, kitchen bench tops and sea defences. Igneous: Formed from molten magma cooling and solidifying while deep underground (therefore a 'plutonic igneous' rock)...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Rhyolite (vesicular)Vesicular rhyolite is a light-coloured volcanic rock containing small holes, or vesicles, formed by gas bubbles trapped in cooling lava. It may resemble compressed pumice and can contain visible white feldspar crystals.Volcanic igneous: Formed when silica-rich lava cooled and solidified near the Ear...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Coal (sub-bituminous)Sub-bituminous coal is the mid-grade of coal most people are used to in New Zealand. The dull black rock is the most common coal burned for electricity and industrial heat within NZ, but is also considered a significant polluter and contributor to greenhouse gas production. It does not contain recog...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Coal (bituminous)Bituminous coal is a high-grade coal found in New Zealand. The shiny, black rock is highly valued worldwide for steel production and heavy industry, but it is also considered a significant polluter and contributor to greenhouse gas production. It does not contain recognisable plant fragments.THIS PR...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90QuartzAn interlocking mass of large quartz crystals in which the crystals have grown together (technically termed a 'quartz mass'). The quartz mass in these samples dominates the rock they are embedded in.a hard, durable mineral with a crystalline structure. Angular with some visible flat facets. It has m...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Jasper (red)Jasper is a red variety of chert, a sedimentary rock composed of very finely-crystalline quartz with the red colouration coming from hematite (Fe2O3).Sedimentary. Formed by moderate pressure and heat.Sizes: Select Shelf, Hand or Small specimen from the drop-down menu.Locality: Canterbury.Images are...Visit Store 0 0 -
$3.90Jasper (red, rounded)Jasper is a red variety of chert, a sedimentary rock composed of very finely-crystalline quartz with the red colouration coming from hematite (Fe2O3).Sedimentary. Formed by moderate pressure and heat.Size: Hand specimen.Locality: Canterbury.Demonstrates erosion to a smooth oval shape due to movement...Visit Store 0 0 -
$4.90Marine fossils (in rock matrix)Marine shell fossils in a limestone rock matrix, around 2.5 million years old.Source location: Canterbury Sizes: Choose from dropdown menu either Shelf specimen (300–800g), or Hand specimen (150-300g), or Small specimen (less than 150g).Note: Images are examples of specimens only. Sizes and shapes...Visit Store 0 0 -
$17.25Pig kidneys (x5 pack) — frozenPig kidneys for dissection — packed, labelled and frozen for convenience. These include the ureter, renal vein and artery. Note, each has a health inspection cut performed at the abattoir, so it is not possible to offer totally intact kidneys. Reputable, sustainable and ethically sourced, offering...Visit Store 0 0 -
$16.95Cow eyes (x10 pack) B-Grade — frozenThe anatomy of a cow's eye is incredible. Discover the external eye muscles, optic nerve, sclera, cornea, pupil, iris, lens, suspensory ligaments, vitreous and aqueous humors and the reflective retina by dissecting cow eyes from Science Resource Box. Remove the lens and use it as a magnifier. These...Visit Store 0 0 -
$143Daphnia live culture 4-PackOften called water fleas, Daphnia are small crustaceans that are one of the most studied living organisms. They can be used to investigate the compound eye, digestive system, reproductive system, appendages used for movement and life cycle stages. They also make great experimental animals, commonly...Visit Store 0 0 -
$59.90Daphnia live culture (bulk value)A bulk value Daphnia culture for sale. Often called water fleas, Daphnia are small crustaceans that are one of the most studied living organisms and are very popular in Secondary School Science and Biology. They can be used to investigate the compound eye, digestive system, reproductive system, appe...Visit Store 0 0 -
$24.95Obsidian rockObsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava. It is a unique and fascinating rock found in various locations around the world, including New Zealand.WARNING: Take care with handling as the edges can be very sharp!Igneous: Rock formed from rapidly cooled lava flows...Visit Store 0 0 -
$11.95Sandstone rockSandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from cemented sand-sized grains. It is one of the most common sedimentary rocks found on Earth and is extensively distributed throughout New Zealand, particularly in the North Island.Sedimentary: Rock formed from the accumulation and cementing together of sand-...Visit Store 0 0 -
$48Woodlice starter colonyTake the hassle out of fruitless searching for study animals. Commonly known in New Zealand as woodlice or slaters, Porcellio scaber is one of many species of terrestrial isopods that plays a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling. It is widely studied in secondary school science and biolo...Visit Store 0 0 -
$11.95ShaleA fine-grained sedimentary rock that easily splits into thin, flat and often flaky layers.Schist Transition: In parts of Otago, shale like these samples are found in proximity to schist formations and exhibit early stages of metamorphism. It can be found in outcrops and appears sparkly from a distan...Visit Store 0 0 -
$11.95Pumice rockconsists of highly porous, bubbly volcanic glass. The gas bubbles (frothy texture) makes the rock lightweight. It will float on water for some time.Igneous: Produced when erupting magma is charged with gases (thus technically a volcanic igneous rock).Source location: Waikato.Sizes: Choose from dropd...Visit Store 0 0 -
$45How does your garden grow?A science experiment kitEver wondered how to make gardening into a science, or, how to find the science in growing a garden? This kit does just that. It contains 13 experiments and the gear you need to perform experiments in your school garden. Find out about pollinators, beneficial insects, inhabit...Visit Store 0 0 -
$15Backyard Bugs (A guide to pest control in the home and garden)An excellent visual reference guide to insects, mites, you will find in gardens. Full of identification photos and superb illustrations. Control methods include IPM, biocontrol, insect pathogens, resistant plants, intercropping, companion plants, and so are great for sustainability concepts.Conditio...Visit Store 0 0 -
$23Common Seaweeds of New ZealandIdentification guide to seaweeds around the coasts of New Zealand. Ideal for field trips.Condition: New210x140mm, 96 pagesVisit Store 0 0 -
$9.90Trace fossilsSoft coastal rocks with holes created by marine molluscs. In New Zealand these are likely to be angel wing (Barnea similis), date mussel (Zelithophaga truncata) or piddocks (Pholadidea suteri and P. tridens) These holes are called trace fossils as they are evidence of the existence of past life, yet...Visit Store 0 0
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