Rough- 60 kg - (550)

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Geology graduate with 10 years' professional experience and webshop founder.

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Complete collection of 550 glass tubes containing sand and soil from worldwide origins, representing 550 unique samples for educational use, weighing around 60 kg, shipped in three separate boxes due to fragility.

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Description from the seller

Large worldwide sand and soil collection | 500+ unique samples | educational / university collection

Exceptionally large and coherent collection of sand and soil samples from all over the world.
Originally assembled for educational / academic use and built up systematically over many years.

This lot is offered as one complete collection only.

Description
A very extensive collection of glass sample tubes containing sand and soil from all continents, including:
Africa, Europe, Asia, North & South America, Oceania, and numerous islands worldwide.
(for example Maldives, Seychelles, Botswana, Namibia, Chile, Réunion, La Digue, deserts, beaches, volcanic soils, etc.).

Many samples are provided with original location labels and classification stickers.
Combination of cork stoppers and screw caps.

Important
This collection contains no duplicate samples. Each tube represents a unique geographic origin.

Characteristics
- 500+ unique sand and soil samples
Glass tubes, educational format
Worldwide coverage (all continents represented)
- Educational / university / geography / geology origin
Offered strictly as one complete lot.
Not sorted out, nothing removed.

Condition
Overall good condition.
Normal signs of use consistent with educational handling.
Labels are mostly present and legible.
Photos are part of the description.

Highlights
Very large and difficult-to-reassemble collection
No duplicates
Suitable for collectors, educational institutions, museums, or decorative display.
Impressive scale and presentation.

Additional information
Sold exclusively as one lot.
Shipping available
Shipping will be done in three separate boxes due to fragility.
Shipping method and costs to be agreed with the buyer.

Rare opportunity to acquire a complete worldwide sand and soil collection of this scale.

Seller's Story

Handelsonderneming J.Adams is a company that specializes in selling design furniture. Mainly in seating furniture, now and then something else such as a cupboard or a decorative piece.
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Large worldwide sand and soil collection | 500+ unique samples | educational / university collection

Exceptionally large and coherent collection of sand and soil samples from all over the world.
Originally assembled for educational / academic use and built up systematically over many years.

This lot is offered as one complete collection only.

Description
A very extensive collection of glass sample tubes containing sand and soil from all continents, including:
Africa, Europe, Asia, North & South America, Oceania, and numerous islands worldwide.
(for example Maldives, Seychelles, Botswana, Namibia, Chile, Réunion, La Digue, deserts, beaches, volcanic soils, etc.).

Many samples are provided with original location labels and classification stickers.
Combination of cork stoppers and screw caps.

Important
This collection contains no duplicate samples. Each tube represents a unique geographic origin.

Characteristics
- 500+ unique sand and soil samples
Glass tubes, educational format
Worldwide coverage (all continents represented)
- Educational / university / geography / geology origin
Offered strictly as one complete lot.
Not sorted out, nothing removed.

Condition
Overall good condition.
Normal signs of use consistent with educational handling.
Labels are mostly present and legible.
Photos are part of the description.

Highlights
Very large and difficult-to-reassemble collection
No duplicates
Suitable for collectors, educational institutions, museums, or decorative display.
Impressive scale and presentation.

Additional information
Sold exclusively as one lot.
Shipping available
Shipping will be done in three separate boxes due to fragility.
Shipping method and costs to be agreed with the buyer.

Rare opportunity to acquire a complete worldwide sand and soil collection of this scale.

Seller's Story

Handelsonderneming J.Adams is a company that specializes in selling design furniture. Mainly in seating furniture, now and then something else such as a cupboard or a decorative piece.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Number of items
550
Mineral Form
Rough
Weight
60 kg
Country of Origin
worldwide
Sold by
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Objects sold
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