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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great STEM Science Toy & Educational Gift
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- EXPLORE CRYSTAL CAVES - Geodes are naturally forming volcanic rocks that contain amazing crystal formations inside. Crack them open and discover beautiful minerals!
- PREMIUM QUALITY - National Geographic selects only the best geodes collected from multiple mines around the world, so you’re guaranteed to find fascinating crystals!
- INSPIRING A GENERATION – Kids love these treasure-filled rocks! Encourage an appreciation of nature and geology in your child with this extraordinary science kit.
- TEACHING SCIENCE - Learn all about geodes and minerals with the full-color educational Learning Guide included with this set!
- HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS - We're proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service. If your experience is less than stellar, let us know and we'll make things right!
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 7.75 x 12 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.96 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0160JBC6K |
Item model number | NGGEOBEST |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,809 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #195 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | October 5, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Discover with Dr. Cool |
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National Geographic Break-Open 15 Premium Geodes Kit
Explore the fun of geology with these 15 premium geodes from National Geographic! Put on your safety goggles and get ready to crack open these geological wonders to explore the beautiful crystals inside.
Discover crystal treasure with National Geographic break-open geodes!
Geology doesn’t get more exciting then breaking open rocks and finding crystal treasures!
This exciting earth science kit includes 15 high-quality crystal filled geodes, 1 set safety goggles, 3 display stands, and a full-color Learning Guide. The included display stands are perfect for showcasing the crystals you find and starting a rock collection, while the Learning Guide will teach you many amazing facts about geodes!
We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.
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Customers like the appearance and fun of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's beautiful, special, and worth the entertainment. Customers appreciate the children's content. However, some customers feel the value is not worth it and the geodes are hard to crack open. Opinions are mixed on quality, and assortment.
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Customers find the appearance of the science fundamentals kit beautiful, special, and cute. They also say the geodes reveal interesting looking formations and the color on the amythyst is very subtle. Customers also love the variety and colors of the geode, and the kids love the sparkle.
"This set provided a lot of entertainment for us. Some of the geodes are very beautiful...." Read more
"...Others we quartered to achieve beautiful natural sculptures. I am very pleased with this purchase...." Read more
"...The pyrite geodes were pretty cool, once cracked they reveal some interesting looking formations...." Read more
"...Just beautiful. Brought much happiness to us both." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun and exciting to crack open. They say it's a great activity that keeps kids entertained for hours. Customers also say the rocks produce sparks and are perfect for when you're bored.
"This set provided a lot of entertainment for us. Some of the geodes are very beautiful...." Read more
"Super fun project that can keep kids occupied. Definitely do it outside with a old towel you don’t care about, and use the safety goggles!" Read more
"For the price, it's worth the entertainment and the few geodes we got from it" Read more
"...Very satisfying and fun little project." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit a great gift for young explorers. They say it's a fun activity and a good way to introduce kids to the world around them.
"Super fun project that can keep kids occupied. Definitely do it outside with a old towel you don’t care about, and use the safety goggles!" Read more
"...Kids wore safety glasses and dad did the cutting. It was a good dad and kid event." Read more
"Such a fun activity for child to do while learning geography." Read more
"For what it is, I'd give it four stars. I think that it's a great kit for a young beginner...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the science fundamentals kit. Some find it decent, wonderful, and well thought out, while others say it's poor quality, not impressive, and not what is pictured.
"We had a hard time breaking a few of them as they were solid. I ordered this brand specifically hoping for a variety. Only one was different" Read more
"...The sock method was a bust because it simply made geode dust. We used a sledgehammer and a chisel too open the rest of the geodes...." Read more
"...It is a well thought through product that we are glad we purchased" Read more
"...The kids were so excited, but the only "cool" ones were broken when we received the package and the other ones seemed to be just masses of rocks..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the assortment. Some mention it's a nice variety, with interesting geodes and crystals. However, others say that there was a limited variety of geodes, with several copper stones that split.
"...But the first one was solid, not a "premium geode" like they advertise...." Read more
"...This kit really provided a nice assortment from solid to hollow and a fair variety of size and colors also...." Read more
"Tldr: too many small ones, not enough different specimens. 2 stars cause the big ones were nice. The rest meh...." Read more
"15 Geodes! Some smaller and some larger! Very good variation! I am so happy with them!..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the value of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's not worth the premium, and the geodes are a rip off. Some customers also say the kit is too expensive to be disappointing.
"There are no crystals inside. They are just round rocks. Very disappointing." Read more
"...on a limb and tried to buy them in bulk, never again... What a waste of money and more importantly energy!" Read more
"...This kit was a bit more pricey than the others, however I’ve always been pleased with NatGeo products...." Read more
"...A couple of them seemed to be duds, but it was still worth the price and the effort. Smashing them was fun but not really a kid activity...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit hard to open. They mention the geodes are solid and cannot be broken open with a hammer. Some customers also say the box was warped and pops open at both ends. Overall, some customers recommend finding a better way to open the geode.
"...Some are harder to crack open than others so you have to kind of start off slow and work your way up...." Read more
"This was really hard to open the geodes. We tried to do it inside but were unable to do it. Had to take them outside to hammer with the husband...." Read more
"Some quite hard to open others just a couple of whacks with a chisel and mallet" Read more
"...trying to crack them using the instructions they were nearly impossible to break open...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
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We are avid crystal owners, and collect many, many specimens.
We had an early Thanksgiving lunch and then went outside to begin.
Please note that this project must be done outside.
We opened the box and found the 10 geodes, safety goggles and two tiny plastic display stands.
You must provide your own tools to open the geodes. The sock method was a bust because it simply made geode dust. We used a sledgehammer and a chisel too open the rest of the geodes. Most of them did not have any crystal formations inside.
My granddaughter did not open any of the geodes. Just too dangerous.
We took the few crystal geodes pieces and put them in our outside plants, and actually threw the rest of the rocks away.
There were sharp rock pieces everywhere and we had to be very careful cleaning them up because we have dogs.
That's it.
She had fun watching the adults open the geodes.
I wouldn't buy this item again.
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