Description
Learn about rocks and the minerals that form them. Dig deeper – and discover the fascinating crystal structures of these minerals. Much more than just a crystal growing kit, this experiment kit teaches the chemistry of crystals and the geological science behind rock formation, with more than 18 hands-on projects and investigations.
Grow 3 chemically different types of crystals exhibiting not only different colors, but also different crystal shapes. Build 3-dimensional geometric models of common crystals’ shapes including octahedrons, tetrahedrons, and rhomboids. Mold your own crystal geode – a hollow rock with crystals growing inside!
Learn how to test and identify minerals with your very own collection of real specimens included in the kit. Conduct tests to determine a mineral’s chemical and physical properties, such as color, luster, streak color, hardness, density, magnetic properties, and carbon, sulfur, or iron content. Investigate the geologic rock cycle and learn how the 3 main categories of rock – igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic – are formed, altered, destroyed, and formed again. Includes full-color 32-page experiment manual.