PREMIUM QUALITY – The best geodes are hand-selected for top-quality from multiple mines around the world. The best way to do this is with a hammer and chisel, because you want to split the rock apart, but not shatter it. We also didn’t have a chisel small enough for T to hold so used a smaller flat-head screwdriver instead which actually worked quite well. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED – The National Geographic STEM series provides kids high-quality educational toys that are a whole lot of fun!

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Get these National Geographic treasures and a wide range of other educational products at Makro ( http://www. This could make smaller chunks fly about so it’s best to keep this contained, either by putting the geode in a sock before hammering it, or placing a towel over the top. Create your own galaxy and explore space with the lumenescent moon and stars kit or excavate genuine dinosaur fossils. The kit is amazing as not only does it include geodes to break in to, but it also contains a handy leaflet that is packed full of useful information and images to help you identify your geodes once you break them open.Adventures of a Yorkshire Mum is a family, travel and lifestyle blog and the thoughts and opinions expressed on this site are my own and are not in any way intended to represent professional advice. When it comes to getting into the geodes, there are several ways in which you can open them, depending on how careful you want to be. Don't forget your safety glasses, and if you want to be extra careful or young children are watching, put the geode inside a sock before you hit it.

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Find three perfectly preserved insect specimens in the real bug dig kit or grow your own glow-in-the-dark crystals. The National Geographic Break Open 2 Geodes Set includes 2 geodes, plus essential safety goggles, learning guide and even a display stand for your favourite discovery.The included display stands are perfect for showcasing the crystals you find and starting a rock collection, while the learning guide will teach you many amazing facts about geodes! About the National Geographic Society: With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. In the end, we just opted to covering it with a towel and hitting it as hard as we could with the hammer which did work to break it. Then, take the brush and gently remove any stubborn sediment before placing your find in water to give it a clean.