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Dig Into Geology ArticlesExplore the sciences of geology and paleontology on our Dig Into Geology pages. If you own one of our kits make sure to read and download our kit-specific articles on using your identification accessories and figuring out the nanes of your samples. |
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![]() How to Use Your New Mineral Kit Congratulations on your new mineral kit! This article will give you more information on how to use the items in your new mineral kit to determine the name of each sample. Good luck and let us know how you do! Learn More |
![]() How to Use Your New Igneous Rock Kit Congratulations on your new igneous rock collection! This article will give you more information on how to use the items in your new rock kit to determine the name of each sample. Good luck! Learn More |
![]() How to Use Your New Sedimentary Rock Kit Congratulations on your new sedimentary rock collection! This article will give you more information on how to use the hand magnifier and identification cards in your new rock kit to determine the name of each sample. You are now a Mini Me Geologist! Learn More |
![]() How to Use Your New Metamorphic Rock Kit Congratulations on your new metamorphic rock kit! This article will give you more information on how to use the items in your new rock collections to determine the name of each sample. You are now a Mini Me Geologist! Learn More |
![]() Geology is all around you! The geology of the earth is like a big puzzle. Each rock, mineral and fossil provide a small detail of that puzzle. Separately, you can learn a little about each piece but together, the puzzle begins to take shape and the pieces begin to fall into place. Learn More |
![]() Mini Me Geology Newsletter Archive New to Mini Me Geology? Click the image below to visit our newsletter archive page. You can check out copies of our past email newsletter, The Rockland Gazette. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter so that you will receive future issues in your inbox.
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![]() Identifying a Mineral Using Mohs Hardness Scale The hardness of a mineral is useful to know when you are trying to identify a sample. Read here to learn about the Mohs Hardness Scale and how to determine the hardness of a mineral. Learn More |
![]() Paleontology: Fossils, Fossils, Fossils! Fossils are one of the most amazing discoveries on Earth. Buried deep in the Earth are likely thousands of fossils of ancient plants and animals waiting to be found and enjoyed by us all. Learn More |












