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Rock and Mineral IdentificationFlow charts are a great method for identifying rocks and minerals when you are learning about the different sample properties. These charts will help you identify the rocks and minerals in our My Rockin' Collection Deluxe and Junior kits as well as our School Edition kit. |
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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 |
![]() How to Use a Streak Plate Streak is a useful test for determining a mineral's identity. Learn More |
![]() How to Focus a Hand Magnifier Mini Me Geology hand magnifiers have both a 3x and 6x magnification for looking at your rocks and minerals close up. Learn More |
![]() How to Use A Mini Me Geology 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 A Mini Me Geology 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 A Mini Me Geology 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 A Mini Me Geology 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 |
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