Mineral ID Starter Set Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

The Mineral ID Starter Set (Product Code: SLE/ES/12) contains 30 different minerals, with 5 of each sample, for identification using the taxonomic key contained in the lab manual. Students test each specimen for hardness, specific gravity, colour, streak and cleavage, and a Mineral Testing Kit is included with the tools needed for those tests. It is a complete, class-ready science kit with manual support for schools in India and abroad, supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.

Specifications

Typical Use

Because every mineral is supplied five times over, up to five groups can work through the same specimens in parallel and then compare their conclusions. A typical practical runs through the key step by step: rub the specimen on the streak plate, try to scratch the glass plate, test against the nail and penny to bracket the hardness, check for magnetism, look at cleavage surfaces through the hand lens magnifier, and, where the key calls for it, use the acid bottle to check for fizzing. Each result narrows the choices in the taxonomic key until the mineral is named.

The set builds scientific habits as much as mineral knowledge: recording observations before drawing conclusions, repeating a test when results disagree, and using a dichotomous key. Wipe streak and glass plates clean between tests, keep the acid bottle under teacher control, and return minerals to their own compartments so the five sets stay complete.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited supplies this set under its ScienceLab trading name from Ambala, Haryana, where the company builds and sources equipment for school and college science departments. Company information is on the company profile.

Related Earth Science Equipment

Consumables and add-ons for mineral identification practicals:

• Minerals Test Kit — an extra set of testing tools in a pouch for additional groups
• Black Streak Plates — spare unglazed porcelain tiles for streak testing
• Streak Plates Glass — extra glass plates for separating hard and soft minerals
• Hydrochloric Acid Dilute — a common choice for the acid fizz test on carbonates, used under supervision
• Storage Boxes – Rock – Mineral Specimens — keeps the 30 minerals sorted between classes

More rock and mineral resources are in the Earth Science category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many minerals are in the set?
Thirty different minerals, with five of each sample.

Which properties do students test?
Hardness, specific gravity, colour, streak and cleavage.

What does the Mineral Testing Kit contain?
A streak plate, glass plate, hand lens, magnet, acid bottle, nail, penny and hardness scale.

Is acid supplied in the acid bottle?
The kit lists an acid bottle; whether it is shipped filled depends on transport rules for your destination. Contact us to confirm, as many schools fill it locally with dilute acid.

Why does the kit include a penny and a nail?
They serve as everyday hardness references: if a mineral scratches or is scratched by them, students can narrow its hardness before checking the hardness scale.

How is specific gravity measured?
The lab manual guides the method. A balance and water container from your laboratory are normally needed; ask us if you would like suitable equipment added to your quotation.

Can you quote for multiple sets or export?
Yes. Send product code SLE/ES/12 and quantity; we supply India and international markets.

Request a Quote

To order the Mineral ID Starter Set, contact us or add it to the enquiry cart with spare streak plates or storage boxes.

Last updated: 24 September 2026