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Crystal Collection, Set of 15
Comprehensive Crystallographic Range: This collection encompasses authentic mineral specimens from the Isometric, Tetragonal, Orthorhombic, Hexagonal, Monoclinic, and Triclinic crystal systems to demonstrate diverse atomic and ionic spatial arrangements.
Industrial-Grade Presentation: Every set is housed in a professional showcase featuring glass-front protection, polished wood, or paper-mounted finishes to maintain specimen integrity and facilitate rapid classroom identification in institutional settings.
₹420.00
Quick Answer: A set of 15 labelled crystal specimens chosen to show how minerals grow into characteristic external shapes, or crystal habits, as a visible expression of their internal atomic structure.
Product Description
The Crystal Collection, Set of 15 focuses on crystal form — the flat faces, edges and geometric shapes a mineral naturally grows into when it has room to develop freely. Where a cleavage or fracture set is about how a mineral breaks, this collection is about how it grows, giving students the other half of the structure-property picture in mineralogy.
Mineralogists describe crystal shape using terms such as habit (the general growth pattern, e.g. cubic, prismatic, tabular, bladed or massive) and, at a more advanced level, one of the seven crystal systems that classify all crystalline structures by symmetry. A 15-specimen set gives enough range for students to compare several distinct habits side by side and start recognising that a mineral’s shape is not random.
Because well-formed crystal faces are best appreciated in good light with a hand lens, this collection is built for direct, tactile classroom use, encouraging students to look for flat faces, sharp edges and repeating geometric patterns on real specimens.
Specimen Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Crystal specimen collection |
| Set Size | 15 labelled specimens |
| Specimen Form | Natural crystal hand samples showing visible faces or habit |
| Coverage | Range of crystal habits (e.g. cubic, prismatic, tabular, bladed, massive) |
| Storage | Padded, compartmented tray to protect crystal faces and points |
| Recommended Level | Secondary school earth science, introductory mineralogy and geology |
Applications
- Identifying and naming common crystal habits on real specimens
- Connecting internal atomic structure to visible external crystal form
- Combining with cleavage and hardness sets for a complete mineral identification unit
- Earth science and geology coursework on crystal systems
- Hand-lens observation practice for students new to mineralogy
Care & Handling
- Handle specimens by their base or edges to avoid damaging delicate crystal faces or points
- Store separated and padded so specimens do not scratch or chip one another
- Keep the collection dry; some crystals can be sensitive to humidity
- Return each specimen to its labelled tray slot after use
- Avoid unnecessary force when examining pointed or bladed crystal habits
Why Choose LabEquip
LabEquip’s Educational Rock and Minerals range is built to let students learn mineral identification from real specimens rather than diagrams alone. This crystal set pairs well with the Cleavage Collection, Set of 10 to contrast crystal growth with crystal breakage, and with the Mohs Hardness Set for a fuller mineral identification workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Crystal Collection, Set of 15?
The set contains 15 individually labelled crystal specimens chosen to show a range of crystal habits, such as cubic, prismatic, tabular, bladed or massive forms, supplied in a padded tray.
What is a crystal habit?
Crystal habit describes the characteristic external shape a mineral tends to grow into, such as cubic, prismatic or bladed, based on how its atoms are arranged internally.
How is this set different from a cleavage or fracture collection?
Crystal habit is about how a mineral grows, while cleavage and fracture describe how it breaks. Together, growth form and breaking behaviour give a fuller picture of a mineral’s structure.
What subjects or grade levels is this set suited for?
It is designed for secondary school earth science and introductory mineralogy or geology classes covering crystal structure and mineral identification.
How should the crystal specimens be handled and stored?
Handle by the base or edges to protect crystal faces and points, store in a padded, compartmented tray, and keep away from moisture.
Does LabEquip offer companion mineral identification sets?
Yes. The Cleavage Collection, Set of 10 and the Mohs Hardness Set both pair well with this crystal collection for a complete mineral identification unit.
Last Updated: September 2026
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