National Geographic
Excavation kit with 50 real gemstones
Dig brick with 50 genuine gemstones, tools and a sheet for identifying them
- Age
- Ages 6 to 10
- Price
- €20 to €35
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Why it works
Inside the block there are 50 real stones, amethyst, tiger’s eye and quartz among them, and each one that turns up is looked up on the identification sheet. When the digging is done they are not left with nothing: they have a mineral collection to sort, show off and add to. That sets it apart from other dig kits.
Our verdict
Choose this kit if they come back from the park with their pockets full of stones. For a single afternoon and less outlay, the Science4you T-Rex is enough.
They will like it if
- they pick up stones in the street
- they like sorting and collecting
Bear in mind
- dust and debris everywhere: best done outdoors or with a plastic sheet underneath
- getting all 50 out takes hours; some children leave it half done
What's in the box
- 50 genuine gemstones
- Excavation tools included
- Full-colour identification sheet
- Educational guide
- Can be used alone
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