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Minerals

Level I - Grades 3-6

Minerals (505) Lessons include:

	What is a Mineral
	Luster
	Hardness
	Color
	Streak
	Cleavage
	Density & Specific Gravity
	Special Properties
	12 hands-on activities & quizzes
	Spiral bound, 60 pages

Textbook and Kit $70.00
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(Textbook sold separately at $35.00. Kit sold separately at $35.00)

The Complete Rocks and Minerals of the Bible (1055) 110.00

This is a great kit! Through the years many translations have lost the original meanings of the Hebrew and Greek rocks and minerals mentioned in the Bible. Are the minerals we know today the same as what the Hebrews and Greeks knew? This kit has done the research for you with original language descriptions and a comparison guide for matching today's rocks and minerals. This kit includes:

	31 genuine rocks and minerals as the Hebrews and Greeks knew them!
	Original language descriptions
	A modern comparison guide
	A study and attractive hard plastic storage case

Metals and Metallic Ores (1054) 95.00

Here is a look at a short history of mining, mines, and the ores and metals sought after through the years. In this kit you will get:

	A short readable history of mines and mining
	25 metal and metallic ore samples along with an explanation, description, and a list of their uses
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

I have not seen a kit like this one on the market, especially with this number of metals and metallic ores. A great collection for that budding young geologist, this kit is suitable for grades 3-12.

Gems and Crystals (1053) 120.00

This kit is packed with lots of enjoyable things to look at and to do! This kit has everything you wanted to know about gems and crystals! Included are:

	The World of Minerals and Crystals coloring book
	The hard-back book, Crystal and Gem, by DK
	Growing Your Own Aragonite Crystals Project
	How to Build Your Own Crystals activities
	A crystal identification project
	20 semi-precious stones
	15 natural crystals
	A genuine Montana rough sapphire
	A faceted gem stone
	A large rough topaz
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

Rocks and Minerals of the West - An In Depth Look (1058) $155.00

This kit features rocks and minerals that are characteristic of each of the Western States from Arizona to Wyoming. This is the comprehensive kit. In the future there will be a series containing each of the 11 Western States. The first in this series is California (located under New Kits, Earth Science, and Minerals). Here is a great way to learn something of the geology of each of the Western States, so rich in mountains, minerals and mining! This kit includes:

	A 59 page color overview of the geological highlights of each of the Western States
	A list of interesting facts and trivia for each of the Western States
	46 genuine samples including the gold nugget from California, the sapphire from Montana, turquoise from Arizona, polished thunder egg, and the garnet from Idaho!
	An educational fill-in-the-blank worksheet for each of the Western States
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

This is truly a one of a kind collection for that youngster who really loves rocks and minerals. This kit would be a great addition to take with you on your family vacations! You will not find this kit in any store!

Rocks and Minerals of the West - California (1052) $85.00

In time I will be creating kits for each of the 11 Western States. The first in this series is California. Included in this kit are:

	15 large genuine rocks and minerals from California geology, including a genuine gold nugget!
	Also included are two student textbooks, including California Gold Rush - the history of California's treasures in both text and activities. This kit is suitable for grades 3-12.
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case.

Rock and Mineral Identification (531) A practical field guide covering the following topics:

	Igneous Rocks
	Igneous Rock ID
	Sedimentary Rocks
	Clastic Rocks
	Metamorphic Rocks
	Metamorphic Rock ID
	Mineral Identification
	Metallic Luster Minerals
	Non Metallic Luster Minerals

Textbook $35.00

I would suggest you purchase The Basic Rock Type Kits, The Volcano Kit, and The Mineral Curriculum Kit as supplemental kits for use with this guide. There is nothing like personally handling the various samples to give a good idea of what it is you are looking for. Free Shipping!

The New Fluorescent Kit (530) $80.00

This kit has been my most popular item! And because of this, I have increased the number of fluorescent minerals to 15 and have added some other fun things to do with fluorescence-like ink, paint, and an invisible ink pen. Kit includes:

	Long wave lamp
	Batteries
	Explanation, instructions, and fun activities
	15 long wave fluorescent rocks

The Long Wave lamp is not harmful and can be taken outside at night to discover the fluorescent rocks in the family driveway. As these stones are loose, please protect young children. Free Shipping!

The Mohs Hardness & Rock and Mineral ID Kit (531A) $65.00 (This kit can be used with both the Minerals Curriculum and the Rock and Mineral ID curriculum)

A versatile kit that can be used in your study of both Minerals and Rock and Mineral Identification. It has everything you need to identify basic minerals and rocks.

	Handy storage box
	The Mohs hardness test kit with instructions
	9 Mohs hardness mineral samples
	26 minerals and rocks

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Rocks and Their Minerals (533) $90.00

Ever wonder what was in those rocks your kids bring home from their journeys here and there? Now you can know! This kit is designed to teach the student about the minerals formed in the rocks. You will get 16 rock samples representing the 3 rock types and over 30 mineral samples representing the minerals contained in the most common rock types displayed on 8.5 x 11 laminated cards, explanations and descriptions all in a handy hard plastic storage case.

Grades 6-12

The Complete Rocks and Minerals of the Bible (1055) 110.00

	31 genuine rocks and minerals as the Hebrews and Greeks knew them!
	Original language descriptions
	A modern comparison guide
	A study and attractive hard plastic storage case

Metals and Metallic Ores (1054) 95.00

Here is a look at a short history of mining, mines, and the ores and metals sought after through the years. In this kit you will get:

	A short readable history of mines and mining
	25 metal and metallic ore samples along with an explanation, description, and a list of their uses
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

I have not seen a kit like this one on the market, especially with this number of metals and metallic ores. A great collection for that budding young geologist, this kit is suitable for grades 3-12.

Gems and Crystals (1053) $120.00

This kit is packed with lots of enjoyable things to look at and to do! This kit has everything you wanted to know about gems and crystals! Included are:

	The World of Minerals and Crystals coloring book
	The hard-back book, Crystal and Gem, by DK
	Growing Your Own Aragonite Crystals Project
	How to Build Your Own Crystals activities
	A crystal identification project
	20 semi-precious stones
	15 natural crystals
	A genuine Montana rough sapphire
	A faceted gem stone
	A large rough topaz
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

Rocks and Minerals of the West - An In Depth Look (1058) $155.00

	A 59 page color overview of the geological highlights of each of the Western States
	A list of interesting facts and trivia for each of the Western States
	46 genuine samples including the gold nugget from California, the sapphire from Montana, turquoise from Arizona, polished thunder egg, and the garnet from Idaho!
	An educational fill-in-the-blank worksheet for each of the Western States
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case

Rocks and Minerals of the West - California (1052) $85.00

In time I will be creating kits for each of the 11 Western States. The first in this series is California. Included in this kit are:

	15 large genuine rocks and minerals from California geology, including a genuine gold nugget!
	Also included are two student textbooks, including California Gold Rush - the history of California's treasures in both text and activities. This kit is suitable for grades 3-12.
	A sturdy and attractive hard plastic storage case.

Advanced Student Minerals Set A (6.5X11.5X1.5 inches) (506) Add-on Price $45.00

	White Calcite
	Yellow Quartz
	Ametrine
	Honey Calcite
	Chrysocolla
	Black Mica
	New Haven Purple Jasper
	Limestone w/ Fossils
	Pumice
	Bornite
	Galena w/ Pyrite and Calcite
	Pink Orthoclase
	Azurite
	Blue Aventurine
	Opal
	Green Aventurine
	Citrine Quartz
	Yogo Sapphire

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Advanced Student Minerals Set B (507) Add-on Price $45.00

	Quartz Point
	Picture Jasper
	Pyrite
	Natural Moss Agate
	Natural Garnet
	Rutilated Quartz
	Tumbled Granite
	Amazonite
	Selenite
	Hematite
	Blue Calcite
	Travertine
	Blue Kyanite
	Aquamarine
	Natural Ruby
	Green Jade
	Sodalite
	Orange Aventurine

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Advanced Student Minerals Set C (508) Add-on Price $45.00

	Optical Calcite
	Natural Sulfur
	Natural Emerald
	Rose Quartz
	Mahogany Obsidian
	Smoky Quartz
	Peach Moonstone
	Dalmatian Jasper
	Black Tourmaline
	Vesicular Basalt
	Yellow Calcite
	Natural Tiger Eye
	Goldstone
	Natural Sapphire
	Geode w/ Quartz
	Malachite
	Green/Purple Fluorite
	Fuscite

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Free Worksheets with every purchase:

	Mineral Worksheet - 9 interactive questions for continued research
	Fossil Worksheet - 8 interactive questions for continued research
	Thunder Egg Worksheet - 9 interactive questions for continued research