The Barberton Greenstone Belt Collection [77891]

We have assembled this geology collection to include interesting specimens from this geologically rich country located in South Africa. The geology of South Africa features the most amazing rocks on Earth! The Barberton Greenstone Belt located in the Barberton Makhonjwa mountains, the "Big Hole" diamond mine, and the Vredefort impact structure have made South African geology one of the most geologically diverse countries in the world!

This geology collection includes:

• Earth's oldest lava - komatiite
• Earth's oldest life - Middle Marker Chert
• Earth's oldest lithified dune - Eriksson's Dune
• Spherule Bed #2 - Among the oldest known meteorite impact spherule beds
• Vredefort largest impact structure - melt rock
• Kimberlite -from the world's most famous diamond mine, Kimberley "Big Hole"

No other geological location on our planet contains this variety of geological diversity all in one place!

This unique rock collection includes specimens from South Africa's best geological sites and 4-page study notes with in-color pictures. Ships with a display stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Photo cube not included.

The specimens are sized to fit into a 7/8" circle. The rock sizes are 3/4" L X 5/8" W 3/8 D.

The rock collection plexiglass case size is 8 1/4" L X 7" W X 5/8" D. 

Five made ALL similar. All specimens were legally obtained from a scientific institution.

The photo for this rock collection is of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain geology trail informational plaques pavilion, South Africa.

Learn and teach more about one of Earth's premier geological locations with this colorful and engaging rock collection from South Africa!

 

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity.