Excitingly National Geographic sets now come with cardboard inserts and plastic is kept to a bare minimum. PREMIUM QUALITY – The best geodes are hand-selected for top-quality from multiple mines around the world. A special mixture of sand that doesn't dry out, this sand acts wet while leaving your hands completely dry; it’s also incredibly easy to clean up!

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Find fossilised teeth that belonged to fearsome sea creatures around the world – from the extinct otodus shark and crow shark to the sand tiger shark that still swims today!After 30 minutes our hammer blows were really taking a lot of effort and the boys passed the challenge on to me.

National Geographic Break Open 2 Geodes Kit Review National Geographic Break Open 2 Geodes Kit Review

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The best way to do this is with a hammer and chisel, because you want to split the rock apart, but not shatter it. Discover genuine crystal treasures in the world’s best geodes kit or build and erupt your own volcano. TEACHING SCIENCE – Learn all about geodes and minerals with the full-color educational learning guide included.

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Rainwater brings in chemicals that seep into the spaces, but they are safely encased and completely undisturbed. Our National Geographic STEM toy program aims to inspire, illuminate and teach future generations of young scientists and explorers. This earth science kit provides a hands-on science experiment that you and your children are guaranteed to love. The National Geographic Break Open 2 Geodes Set includes 2 geodes, plus essential safety goggles, learning guide and even a display stand for your favourite discovery.

Don't forget your safety glasses, and if you want to be extra careful or young children are watching, put the geode inside a sock before you hit it. A portion of our proceeds goes directly back to the National Geographic Society and helps support critical projects around the globe.

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They come in all sizes and with a variety of different crystals inside, and you never know what you are going to get until you crack them open. T tried so hard to get into his geodes, the lighted of the 2 being the slightly easiest one to break. I can only suggest you try again, but in my experience they are mainly white quartz, it's a rare day you find others in children's kits.If you want it to be a clean break into 2 halves, the kit suggests using a chisel and hammer to gently hammer the chisel onto the geode around the centre of the rock until you see it begin to crack. The included display stand is perfect for showcasing the crystals you find and starting a rock collection, while the learning guide will teach you many amazing facts about geodes! The exceptional range of beautifully illustrated educational products, marketed under the name of Smart Thinking and Smart Play, is fast becoming a favourite among teachers, therapists and parents nation-wide.