Rocks & Rock Forming Mineral Collection

by American Educational Products

Product Features

• 24 specimens
• Specimens 1 1/4'' x 1 1/4'' in size
• 6 each of the following: rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00112QYVA
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,027 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

24 specimens, 1 1/4

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful beginning collection!, November 14, 2008

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K. K. Barre "Quot libros, quam breve tempus." (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rocks & Rock Forming Mineral Collection (Toy)

I purchased this set for use in our homeschool earth-science studies. With no other reviews to go on I was a bit hesitant, but this collection turned out to be wonderful!

The samples are large and substantial (with the exception of the two micas, which by thier very nature are quite thin and fragile), the box has individual sections for each rock or mineral, and the packaging is attractive and sturdy. The accompanying study guide is informative and detailed, including discussions of all four types included -- rock-forming minerals (basically, minerals that are found in nature as rocks), igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks--as well as specifics about each sample.

The Rocks and Rock Forming Mineral Collection would be a great addition to any earth-science study, as well as a fun "basic set" for the beginning hobbyist.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection!, January 6, 2009

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Lydia R. Fikes "teaching mom" (Tuscaloosa, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rocks & Rock Forming Mineral Collection (Toy)

This is a wonderful collection of rocks and minerals. Each rock or mineral is a good size for viewing and handling. The information booklet and sheet are written well and can be learned from easily. This is a great addition to our homeschool curriculum.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great educational toy, December 23, 2009

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P.Can "P.Can" - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Rocks & Rock Forming Mineral Collection (Toy)

My daughter loves rocks and this educational collection, is great. It has a pretty sturdy red box, and inside divisions for every rock, which are labeled and later explained in a booklet.
If your kid loves rocks, they'll love to learn with this kit.