--- product_id: 257179159 title: "EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3\" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms" brand: "eisco" price: "$32.12" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Eisco" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Individually packaged, labeled & barcoded Geologist-selected & hand-processed for authenticity 3" hand-sized raw anthracite coal EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms **Brand:** eisco **Price:** $32.12 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸͺ¨ Ignite curiosity with every 3-inch nugget of Earth's power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms by eisco - **How much does it cost?** $32.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx) ## Best For - eisco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eisco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **High-Purity Anthracite Coal:** Bright, reflective coal with minimal impurities, showcasing intense geological formation processes. - β€’ **Ready-to-Use Educational Tool:** Individually packaged and barcoded for easy identification, storage, and classroom integration. - β€’ **Perfect Size for Hands-On Learning:** Generous 3-inch samples provide tactile, immersive experience for science students and enthusiasts. - β€’ **Authentic Geologist-Curated Specimens:** Each 3" coal sample is handpicked and processed by experts, ensuring genuine, classroom-ready quality. - β€’ **Locally Processed with Global Sourcing:** Sourced worldwide and processed in Victor, NY, combining global geology with local craftsmanship. ## Overview EISCO's Raw Anthracite Coal is a 3-inch hand sample, geologist-selected and hand-processed to highlight the bright, reflective purity of anthracite coal. Ideal for science classrooms, this specimen offers a tactile, authentic learning experience, individually packaged and labeled for easy use. Sourced globally and processed locally, it brings a piece of Earth's intense geological history right to your fingertips. ## Description Raw Anthracite Coal SpecimenSingle Hand Sample, 3"Anthracite coal is bright and reflective, indicative of the intense heat and pressure required to form it. Anthracite coal often has a favorable purity ratio, containing mostly organic material and relatively few impurities. Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Allows students can get a close look at a material that powers the world.While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 3" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.Selected & Processed by a Geologist.Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.Technical SupportAlways feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information, or to assist you with any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples. Review: Gag gift for someone who didn't believe that coal was real... - I remember my grandmother's house, where there was a coal chute to deliver coal to the basement. My nephew, not so much. He thought getting coal in his stocking was a joke! So I purchased this, to turn the joke back on him. This particular item is a decent size - 3" - so it feels like a nugget. I looked at other items that were tiny, to fit in a little sample cup in a mineral collection. If that's what you want, buy that. For my purposes, the 3" nugget was perfect. How we forget - coal-fired stoves weren't all that long ago, were they? Review: Very Nice Quality and Value! - Received a beautiful and very big piece! ## Features - ANTHRACITE COAL | Anthracite coal is bright and reflective, indicative of the intense heat and pressure required to form it. Anthracite coal often has a favorable purity ratio, containing mostly organic material and relatively few impurities - GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Allows students can get a close look at a material that powers the world - GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features - LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY - INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED & LABELED | Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08KJK6NML | | Best Sellers Rank | #65,979 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #83 in Science Classroom Specimens | | Date First Available | October 2, 2020 | | Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | | Item model number | HESNG0053HAND | | Manufacturer | Eisco | | Product Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 2 inches | ## Images ![EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wgnv6DRsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gag gift for someone who didn't believe that coal was real... *by C***Y on May 11, 2023* I remember my grandmother's house, where there was a coal chute to deliver coal to the basement. My nephew, not so much. He thought getting coal in his stocking was a joke! So I purchased this, to turn the joke back on him. This particular item is a decent size - 3" - so it feels like a nugget. I looked at other items that were tiny, to fit in a little sample cup in a mineral collection. If that's what you want, buy that. For my purposes, the 3" nugget was perfect. How we forget - coal-fired stoves weren't all that long ago, were they? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Nice Quality and Value! *by Q***Y on November 1, 2023* Received a beautiful and very big piece! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting *by M***C on November 1, 2024* They’re really nice chunks of coal! I was expecting just some small shards but there’s a nice selection of sizes. Would be fun for the Christmas stockings gag. I was going to use them in an electric English fire stove but it didn't work out. ## Frequently Bought Together - EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - EISCO Bituminous Coal Specimen (Sedimentary Rock), Approx. 1" (3cm) - EISCO 6PK Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Class Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx](https://www.desertcart.us/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*