This week's post is about how to easily organize and display a rock collection that I found posted somewhere which I have paraphrased for the benefit of our readers:
1. Identification - Once you have a rock
specimen, you need to identify it. There are hundreds of different rock
types that can be identified, but all rocks can be grouped into one of
three basic types of rocks, Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.
2. Labeling - Now that you have identified
your rock type, label it. Write down on an index card the rock’s common
name if you know it, the type of rock it is, where it was found and the
date it was collected. By labeling your rocks, you can now organize
them into groups which can then be stored together or displayed.
3. Cataloging - Cataloging is an extension of
the labeling process. A catalog is a documented archive of your rock
collection. Each rock specimen has its own label which identifies it.
Your catalog keeps a record of all your rocks. As your rock collection
grows, your catalog will also include information on where your rocks
are stored. This can be done on paper or in a simple spreadsheet on your computer.
4. Display - The last step to organizing your
collection is to decide how you will display and store your rocks. By
displaying your rocks both you and others can appreciate their natural
beauty. When displaying your rocks be sure to keep the rock specimen
and label together.
Using a protective container is an especially good idea for fragile
samples. Acid free tissue papers can be used to protect especially
fragile specimens. We have a wide variety of Rock Display Cases, Easels and Stands to make your collection look exactly how you want it to look.
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