Mini Me Geology Blog

Our original kits are still a best seller. These deluxe My Rockin’ Collection rock and mineral kits are available in minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. Each kit has 10 or 15 samples, and hand magnifier and identification cards. The mineral kit also includes a white and black streak plate for sample testing.

You can purchase each kit individually or save $10 when you purchase a full set. Prices for individual kits range from $34.99 to $39.99. Ages 6 through adult.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals on December 13th, 2011 | No Comments »

What is unique, fun and fits in a stocking? Crystals!!

We have a nice selection of specialty crystals for the avid collector. Choose from aragonite clusters, fluorite octahedrons, twinned staurolite, grossular garnet, gypsum roses, ulexite, iceland spar calcite, galena, quartz and herkimer diamond quartz.

Prices range from $4.50 to $19.99. Perfect for any age over 3. However, galena is only approved for ages 13+.

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals on December 12th, 2011 | No Comments »

Sedimentary rocks are formed in rivers, lakes, oceans or deserts. Many of these rocks form when sand, small pieces or rock, or mud are pressed together to form layers of sediment. These layers of sediment are pressed together over a long period of time and form a sedimentary rock, such as sandstone. Other sedimentary rocks form through chemical precipitation, such as limestone. These rocks makes great small gifts for avid collectors.

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on December 10th, 2011 | No Comments »

The Rock Detectives are the perfect mineral and rock kits for elementary age geologists.  Each kit contains 6 or 7 rocks or minerals or rocks, a hand magnifier, and a printable mini-CD with 30 pages of geological information, rock and mineral identification activities, puzzles, experiments, projects, coloring pages, creative writing exercises and fun!  Shop today for these fun little kits.

Choose from:

• Mineral Mission
• Igneous Investigation
• Metamorphic Mystery
• Sedimentary Sleuthing
• Crystal Experiments
• Crystal Geometry

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on December 9th, 2011 | No Comments »

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Paleontology & Fossils, Rocks on December 8th, 2011 | No Comments »

Igneous rocks form from hot liquid magma beneath the Earth’s surface. The magma either erupts from a volcano, cools and hardens into extrusive igneous rocks, or forms intrusive igneous rock when the hot magma is trapped beneath the earth’s surface, cools and hardens.

Extrusive igneous rocks typically have no or very small crystals such as pumice or obsidian. Intrusive rocks usually have visible grains such as granite or monzonite.

Igneous rocks make great stocking stuffers for geology fans. Shop today for your favorites.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on December 7th, 2011 | No Comments »

The Rock Cycle Kit™ is our newest kit. It has has 20 samples of rocks and minerals including five  minerals, five igneous rocks, five metamorphic rocks and five sedimentary rocks. The kit also includes a CD PDF eBook with over 30 pages of information and activities about minerals, rocks and how the rock cycle affects our Earth.

This kit is great for classrooms, home school and kids who are starting out in geology.
The kit includes:

· Calcite        · Granite         ·  Marble           · Limestone
· Quartz         · Basalt          · Gneiss           · Sandstone
· Feldspar     ·  Gabbro         · Amphibolite    · Shale
· Pyroxene    ·  Rhyolite       · Quartzite        · Arkose
· Mica           · Syenite         · Slate              · Conglomerate

You will have hours of fun with our Rock Cycle kit samples and eBook! The kit is appropriate for children of any age who can read.  Get yours today.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on December 6th, 2011 | No Comments »

You can have fun learning about rocks and minerals with this colorful set of rock and mineral identification flyers. These are the same flyers included in our Junior and School kit and are an inexpensive way to introduce rocks and minerals to new geologists. Each flyer features 10 of the most common samples found in nature. Each set of flyers includes one each of minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks.

The mineral flyer includes augite, calcite, fluorite, gypsum, halite, kyanite, magnetite, olivine, amethyst, and sodalite.

The igneous rock flyer includes basalt, granite, monzonite, obsidian, pegmatite, pumice, rhyolite, syenite, trachyte and volcanic breccia.

The metamorphic rock flyer includes amphibolite, gneiss, hornfels, pink marble, phyllite, quartzite, schist, slate, garnet schist, and anthracite coal.

The  sedimentary rock flyer includes arkose, bituminous coal, conglomerate, coquina, loess, fine-grained limestone, banded sandstone, shale, siltstone, and oolitic limestone.

Get your set of rock and mineral flyers now.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on December 5th, 2011 | No Comments »

We are having a holiday clearance on all of our home decor items. These beautiful rock and mineral items make the perfect gift for someone who has everything or someone who enjoys connecting with nature.

Because every rock is unique, each home decor piece is unique in colors, patterns and textures. Our supply is running low, so shop soon to secure your favorites. Choose from:

Candleholders
Sponge Calcite produces a gentle glow through the openings througout the mineral. Fibrous selenite has a special look both lit and unlit with its beautiful strand texture. Agate and Sodalite both have lovely banding and color contrast that is attractive in any decor while citrine crystal points add a touch of elegance of your holiday table.  Prices range from $16.99 to $20.00. Tealight refills available.

Wind Chimes
Our agate wind chimes are a beautiful addition to both indoor and ourdoor settings. Our slab chimes are available in pink and natural colors. For a multicolored effect, choose our agate pillar chimes. Add these to a corner of your home today! Prices range from $16.99 to $23.79.

Mineral Spheres
What do you get for the office professional? Give a mineral sphere. These unique desk accessories are attractive in any office setting. Choose from snowflake obsidian, picture jasper, sodalite or red snakeskin jasper. Each 2″ sphere comes with a footed stand so that it does not roll away as you work.  Only $12.99.

Bookends
Everyone has books they need to organize. Make your bookshelves pop with royal blue sodalite or purple agate bookends. These lovely bookends are heavy enough to hold your books in check will adding style and pizzazz to your decor. Prices range from $20.99 to $42.00

Shop now for best selection. If you have questions about any of our products, contact us!

Filed under: Jewelry & Home, Minerals, Rocks on December 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »

Our new GeoBytes collection are great for holiday and birthday gifts for children and adults who like to collect rocks and fossils. These snippets of history show off some of the most interesting bits of science.

This collection includes citrine druze with a mass of pointed crystals, tumbled and rough rocks and an assortment of unique fossils including sharks teeth, corkscrew archimedes, spiral snails, coral, sand dollars and echinoids.

Price Range: $11.99 – $17.99

 Recommended Age:  5 – 100

Shop now for holiday delivery!

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Paleontology & Fossils, Rocks on December 2nd, 2011 | No Comments »