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I Dig It! Rocks - Real Minerals

STEM
Earth Science
Age 7+

Excavate five real minerals like a real geologist.

$9.95

Learn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where you can find them in nature! Excavate five different real minerals from a plaster block, then discover each specimen's name, properties, and origin in the included manual. Includes real quartz, aventurine, rose quartz, red jasper, and amethyst specimens, plus the tools you need to excavate and preserve them yourself at home.

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Learn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where can you find them in nature. Dig five different minerals out of the plaster block. Learn about the mineral specimens in the manual, including their names and properties, where they came from, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes specimens of quartz, aventurine, rose quartz, red jasper, and amethyst, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block.

NGSS Correlations

2-PS1-3 Structure and Properties of Matter
3-LS4-1 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

Ages

7+

Experiments

1

Piece Count

4

Manual Pages

8

Product Dimensions

5.1 x 8.1 x 2.2 in.

Product Weight

1.3 lbs

Manual Dimensions

5 x 9.5 in.

Batteries Required

N/A

Country of Origin

Thailand

Year Released

2018

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I Dig It! Rocks - Real Minerals

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