Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10) Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-ERAM-4381
Jlab Export is a leading Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10) Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Minerals Odor/Taste Collection (Set of 10) (code EL-ERAM-4381) is a set of 10 mineral specimens chosen for their odour (odor), taste and acid reaction — sulphurous and earthy-clay smells, fizzing with acid, and salty or sweetish tastes among them — used to teach these less familiar identification properties in school and college geology and earth science labs. JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd) prepares the collection at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contents | 10 mineral specimens |
| Properties shown | Odour, taste and reaction with acid |
| Properties listed | Unusual, sulphurous, “ironic”, lime and earthy-clay odours; reacts with acid (fizzes); salty taste; sweetish taste |
| Quality check | Each collection is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | One set of 10 specimens |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-ERAM-4381 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
How Each Property Is Brought Out
| Property | How it shows | Classic example (not necessarily in this set) |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphurous odour | When the mineral is struck, rubbed or heated | Sulphur; sulphide minerals such as pyrite |
| Earthy-clay odour | When the mineral is breathed upon or moistened | Kaolin and other clay minerals |
| Fizzing with acid | A drop of dilute acid releases bubbles of carbon dioxide | Calcite and other carbonates |
| Salty taste | Only soluble minerals have a taste | Halite (rock salt) |
| Sweetish taste | Only soluble minerals have a taste | Borax |
| Unusual, “ironic” and lime odours | As named in the listing | Ask JLab which specimens show them |
What Is the Odour and Taste Collection Used For?
Most minerals have no smell until they are moistened, heated, breathed upon or rubbed, and only soluble minerals have any taste, so these properties are easy to overlook. The collection gives students a set of specimens on which they can be noticed, adding odour, taste and acid reaction to the colour, lustre and hardness they already record. It suits rocks-and-minerals lessons in secondary schools, college geology and earth science practicals, and teacher training.
Safety comes first with these tests. Students should not lick or taste specimens, as some minerals are toxic; the teacher can demonstrate the taste of a known safe mineral or simply describe it. Any heating should be done only by the teacher in a well-ventilated room, since heated sulphur and sulphides give off choking fumes, and dilute acid should be used under supervision with eye protection.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — at least 10 sets.
- Specimen list — ask for it, including which minerals show the unusual, “ironic” and lime odours.
- Acid test equipment — a test kit with an acid drop bottle if your lab does not have one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do most minerals have no smell?
Most minerals give off nothing at room temperature. An odour appears only when the mineral is moistened, heated, breathed upon or rubbed, which releases or forms a smelly substance.
Which properties does the collection cover?
The listing names unusual, sulphurous, “ironic”, lime and earthy-clay odours, a reaction with acid in which the mineral fizzes, and salty and sweetish tastes, across the 10 specimens.
Should students taste the minerals?
No. Only soluble minerals have a taste and some minerals are harmful, so the taste property should be demonstrated or described by the teacher rather than tested by students.
Who manufactures this collection?
JLab, the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, prepares it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, an educational lab equipment manufacturer in India, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. The odour and taste collection is assembled at JLab’s own works rather than bought from a trader, so schools, colleges, dealers and importers buy it from the maker; each set is visually inspected before dispatch and repeat orders are handled by the same team. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example Burkina Faso in West Africa, Tajikistan in Central Asia, Croatia in Southern Europe, Kuwait in the Middle East and Ethiopia in East Africa. Tender buyers can refer to the JLab lab tenders page.
Related Mineral Sets and Kits
- Collection of 20 Earthy Minerals — clays, ochres and chalk such as kaolin, bentonite and fuller’s earth.
- Minerals Collection Used in the Kitchen, Set of 6 — kitchen-related minerals including halite, the source of common salt.
- Rocks and Minerals Test Kit — includes an acid drop bottle for the acid reaction test, with hardness minerals and tools.
- Minerals Feel Property Collection (Set of 10) — minerals for studying how a surface feels to the touch.
Browse the Educational Rock and Minerals range or the Rocks and Minerals section.
Request a Quote
Quotes come direct from the manufacturer. Use the Add To Cart enquiry button, or send the number of sets (minimum 10 units), any test kits and your delivery location through the contact page.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
