Let’s go on an Igneous Investigation

Children will love to go on this Igneous Investigation from Mini Me Geology.   Your Igneous Investigation kit comes complete with six neat rock samples:  grey/white granite, snowflake obsidian, andesite, scoria, volcanic breccia and pegmatite.  Also included in the kit is a hand magnifier and a CD with 30 pages of mineral information, sample identification [...]

Support Mini Me Geology in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

Please help support us in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100 Contest.  You can vote for us everyday!  Please click the link below and help support us today.
Support Mini Me Geology in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

See our Latest Article on How to Make a Rock Collection Storage Box

Visit our latest article on how to make a rock collection storage box on ehow.com.  Click here to read our article.  Please read and rate our story.  We’d love some great comments, too. 
Look for more “How to” geology articles coming soon!

New Ask-a-Geologist Question for June 10th

Question:  What is in magma that makes up a rock?
 
Answer:  Magma is the term used for liquid rock which forms deep below the Earth’s surface.  Magma can be composed of many different things such as silicates, alkalis, iron and magnesium.  The composition of the magma will determine the type of rocks which it will eventually [...]

It’s my birthday and you get the present!

Yes, I know, my birthday is Earth Day and it is almost as old as me!  Today, I’m 40 and you get the gift.  For today only receive 40% off your entire purchase when you use the coupon code ‘BIRTHDAY‘ at check out.  Shop now because this deal expires as midnight!

Earth Day Sale at Mini Me Geology

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22nd, we are offering 22% off all orders of $22 or more through the 22nd!  Use coupon code ‘EARTHDAY’ at checkout.
Shop now at www.MiniMeGeology.com for great rock and mineral kits and individual samples!

CPSIA – Have you heard of it? Call Congress!!

On February 10, 2009, many of your favorite brands and items may be off the shelves at your locals stores. The new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is a law that requires third-party lead and phthalate (used in some plastics) testing.

Metamorphic Rocks

The rocks that make up our Earth are constantly moving and changing.  The three types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.  A metamorphic rock is formed when a sedimentary or igneous rock changes form because the temperature or pressure changes.  This change typically happens over time when the sedimentary or igneous rocks are buried [...]

Here are some of our latest “Ask-a-Geologist” questions & answers

Q:  What is in magma that makes up a rock?
A:  Magma is the term used for liquid rock which forms deep below the Earth’s surface.  Magma can be composed of many different things such as silicates, alkalis, iron and magnesium.  The composition of the magma will determine the type of rocks which it will eventually [...]

Tracy Barnhart of Mini Me Geology Interviewed on Lowcountry Live

A few weeks ago, I did an interview on Lowcountry Live, a local television show in Charleston, SC.  I really appreciate Lowcountry Live having me on the show!  Check out the video here: