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Light-Up Rock & Gem Collection
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Variety is the spice of life, and this rock and gem kit offers 29 rocks and gems, perfect to start or build a rock collection! Red Quartzite, Jade, Pink Gypsum, Opal, Red Goldstone, Sodalite, and Persian Gulf Agate are just a sample of the rocks and gems included. Each measures ½-1" long, except for the agate slice which measures approximately 2 ½". Also included are acrylic stands, a magnifying glass, and a display light. The 32-page Maker-Lab guide booklet provides an overview of included items, safety tips, information about the rock cycle and a field guide that covers the included resources. Additionally, instructions for using the display light with the agate slice are included. There are also 6 hands-on activities with step-by-step instructions, allowing children to learn basic rock characteristics and release their inner creativity. Evolutionary dating is referenced. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included).
Packed with 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals, this is the perfect kit to start or expand a rock collection. Build a color-changing light-up display with an agate slice: use it as a lamp, or study the stones up close with the included magnifying glass. Learn fun facts about each rock in the fully colored 32-page book including 6 experiments and activities with easy-to-find ingredients from home.
Need to Know:
- 32-page book with details on every rock included, plus 6 additional activities, promotes earth science and the study of minerals
- 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals from rainbow-flecked crystal opal to metallic gold radial pyrite
- Use the color changing display light to make a shining crystal agate slice lamp
- 3AA batteries not included
We love gemstone, and minerals. So, we thought this would help our 8th grader relate to them even more with exploring the classification qualities.
My budding geologist requested this specifically!
Grandson picked it from catalog as Christmas present