Sedimentary rocks are formed when sand, small pieces of rock, or mud are deposited as layers of sediment. These layers of sediment are pressed together over a long period of time and form a sedimentary rock from the pressure and cementation process.
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Fluorite is a unique mineral that can be found in more colors than any other mineral.
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Spark a child’s interest in the Earth with this collection of 15 fantastic minerals. Each kit includes a white streak plate, black streak plate, hand magnifier, and identification cards which include a photo and fun mineral facts for each sample. Kids can try to identify each mineral using the streak plates, hand magnifier, and identification […]
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