November’s Birthstone - Topaz
November’s birthstone is topaz.
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A little about Sedimentary Rocks
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.
Filed under: earth science, geology, rocks on October 5th, 2008 | No Comments »
Why We love Garnet Schist
Garnet Schist is a beautiful gray, silvery or brown colored metamorphic rock which shiny mica layers and an abundance of well-formed garnet crystals. Garnet schist is the same rock as a mica schist with the exception of the inclusion of the garnets (too cool!). The original rock type is typically a clayey rock with some […]
Filed under: earth science, geology, minerals, rocks on September 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
Please Vote for Us in SuN’s Home-Based 100 Contest!
We are so excited to share with you that we have entered the StartupNation’s Home-Based 100 Competition. This is a competition for the best of the best home-based businesses. Please vote for us!
Filed under: geology on August 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
Experiment on Weathering from Mini Me Geology
Weathering experiment for kids interested in geology. Using moistened clay, create cracks in the clay through freezing which mimick the effects of weathering on rocks.
Filed under: earth science, geology on August 18th, 2008 | No Comments »
Why is science education important for kids?
Science education sometimes takes a back seat with the push of reading and math being so strong. But, science is a part of our daily life. Everything we do and deal with in life is science from cooking, playing ball, growing a garden and understanding how technologies work to watching a rain storm. Understanding science […]
Filed under: earth science on July 31st, 2008 | No Comments »
Fluorite - A Mineral of Many Forms and Colors
Fluorite is a unique mineral that can be found in more colors than any other mineral.
Filed under: minerals on July 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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 […]
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 16th, 2008 | No Comments »
Create your own Rock and Mineral Kit at Mini Me Geology
Mini Me Geology is proud to announce our Create-A-Kit Rock and Mineral collections. Visit our website today and choose 15 of your favorite rocks and minerals. We will customize your kit with an identification card for each sample, a hand lens, and a streak plate if you choose minerals. Plus, we will personalize your collection […]
Filed under: Uncategorized on June 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
Every heard of a Herkimer Diamond?
OK, today I thought I would talk a little about Herkimer Diamonds. If you know what they are, you’ll probably agree with me that they are so cool!
Sorry! Herkimer Diamonds are not real diamonds. Herkimer Diamonds are actually quartz crystals that are naturally formed with points on both ends of the crystal. These crystals are […]
Filed under: Uncategorized on June 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »
