Description
The Deluxe Hardness Pick Set by Mineralab is a specialized tool for geologists, mineralogists, educators, and students who need to accurately measure mineral hardness in the field or laboratory. Unlike other kits that use fragile mineral samples or crystal points, this set uses metal and alloy tips calibrated with hardness values from 2 to 9 on the Mohs scale, providing a more practical, durable, and precise testing method. Thanks to their sharpenable and non-fragile metal tips, the picks offer long-term, reliable use. The set also includes complementary tools such as hardness plates, a grinding stone, a magnet, and a hardness identification chart—all housed in a compact and elegant handcrafted wooden case.
SPECIFICATIONS:
➢ Hardness range: 2 to 9 on the Mohs scale
➢ Format: 4 double-ended picks (8 tips total)
➢ Material: Sharpenable metal alloys
➢ Storage case: Handmade natural wood
➢ Case dimensions: 17.8 cm (height) × 6.3 cm (width) | 7” × 2.5”
SET CONTENTS:
➢ 4 double-ended picks, color-coded, with tips for hardness levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
➢ Glass plate (approx. hardness 5.5) to distinguish between hard and soft minerals
➢ 2 additional hardness plates: 2.5 and 3.5
➢ 100-grit grinding stone for sharpening tips
➢ Streak plate to test a mineral’s streak color
➢ Magnet for identifying ferromagnetic minerals like magnetite or metallic meteorites
➢ Hardness chart featuring more than 300 classified minerals
➢ Complete user instructions
FEATURES:
➢ High-precision, sharpenable, and durable metal tips that won’t fracture like traditional crystal tools
➢ Color-coded bodies with engraved hardness values for quick and easy identification
➢ Individually replaceable tips, no need to replace entire pick body
➢ Compact, durable wooden case, ideal for field or lab use
➢ Portable and professional design, perfect as a primary kit or educational backup
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