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If you're looking to introduce your little explorers to minerals and crystals, this hobby kit from National Geographic is a great place to start.
The best science kits for kids are a great way to connect adults and kids through amazing education, and there are plenty of options—we've even compiled a list. With microscopes, building kits, and more, there's one that might be missing from your circle of wonders: geology.
The best rock tumblers can help develop your child’s geology skills, and this Amazon deal can help you do just that at a great price. Right now, you can get the National Geographic Professional Rock Tumbler for just $84.99 on Amazon. That $15 discount isn’t huge, but it’s the lowest price we’ve seen, so if you’re on the fence, now’s a good time to buy.
National Geographic Professional Rock Tumbler – was $99.99, now $85.39 at Amazon
Save $15 on this STEM hobby kit that includes everything you need to create your own gemstones.
The National Geographic Professional Rock Tumbler contains everything you need to get started tumbler shaping stones. Inside the box you will find four polishing grains, a sifter, five jewelry mountings, one pound of rough stones with nine different types of gemstones, and GemFoam to help enhance the shine of your finished stones.
It comes with the glass itself, made from high-quality materials, and an educational guide that explains how gemstones are found, processed and sold.
The manufacturer claims that the engine will last a long time, which is certainly facilitated by the presence of an automatic shutdown timer.
Not only is it educational, the National Geographic Professional Rock Tumbler is perfect for making DIY jewelry, and it comes with mounting hardware that you can use after polishing your rocks.
Customer reviews are also positive, with many noting its ability to polish stones – if you have patience. Some have also mentioned the noise the unit makes, so be careful if you’re polishing stones indoors, even with a noise-reducing drum.
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