--- product_id: 257179159 title: "EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3\" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms" price: "£15.95" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Individually packaged & labeled High carbon purity Geologist-selected precision EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms **Price:** £15.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Ignite curiosity with every 3-inch nugget of pure Earth 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 - **How much does it cost?** £15.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated by Experts:** Each 3" specimen is handpicked and processed by professional geologists ensuring textbook-perfect samples. - • **Pure Power in Your Hands:** Anthracite coal with superior organic content and minimal impurities for authentic scientific study. - • **Classroom-Ready & Authentic:** Ideal for geology labs and science classrooms to inspire hands-on learning and real-world connection. - • **Ready to Display & Identify:** Individually bagged, labeled, and barcoded for easy cataloging and instant classroom impact. - • **Globally Sourced, Locally Processed:** Rock samples sourced worldwide and meticulously prepared in Victor, NY for quality assurance. ## Overview EISCO’s Raw Anthracite Coal specimen is a 3-inch hand-selected metamorphic rock sample, prized for its high carbon purity and reflective surface. Perfectly suited for geology classrooms and science labs, each piece is curated by professional geologists and individually packaged with clear labeling and barcodes. Sourced globally and processed locally in Victor, NY, this authentic coal sample offers a tactile connection to the natural energy that fuels our world. ## 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: Hot stuff, good for mineral collection and geologists - Best coal with the most BTUs for a steam train. My cadre of readers about my fiction writing about steam railroading wanted to hold a lump of anthracite. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 42 Reviews | ## 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) ![EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gfiR4s9nL.jpg) ![EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+McydiYTL.jpg) ![EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M8Qpv8HOL.jpg) ![EISCO Raw Anthracite Coal, Metamorphic Rock Specimen - Hand Sample - Approx. 3" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bi-O0ltTL.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? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot stuff, good for mineral collection and geologists *by A***R on March 13, 2026* Best coal with the most BTUs for a steam train. My cadre of readers about my fiction writing about steam railroading wanted to hold a lump of anthracite. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/257179159-eisco-raw-anthracite-coal-metamorphic-rock-specimen-hand-sample-approx) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*