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Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig, Brown

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  • Excavate Gemstones and Minerals
  • Identify Gemstones and Minerals
  • Learn how Rocks and Minerals are formed
  • S.T.E.M- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
  • Age 8 and Up

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Product Description

Includes 1 Sand Block containing 11 Real Gemstones, Minerals, or Rocks, 1 Mallet, 1 Dowel, 1 Pair of Goggles, 1 Streak Plate, 1 Magnifying Glass, 1 Pouch and Color Poster with Instructions

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Dig for semi-precious gemstones and minerals and identify your treasures. Test for hardness and streak. Learn how rocks and minerals are formed and have fun with an archealogical dig. Detailed instructions are included.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,018 global ratings

Customers say

Customers say the activity is fun and entertaining for kids. They say it keeps them entertained for a solid hour and is a great hobby to keep children learning. Customers are also happy with appearance, educational concept, and gift. However, some customers have reported issues with the size and cleanability of the gems. They mention that the rocks are tiny and the goggles run a little small. Customers also disagree on value, and difficulty level.

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41 customers mention38 positive3 negative

Customers find the activity very fun and messy. They say it keeps kids entertained for a solid hour, and the stones are tiny. Customers also say the toy is a great hobby to keep children learning, and it's fun to dig for their own gems. Overall, customers say the activity is able to provide 10-15 minutes worth of pure joy.

"...Otherwise, the kit was as described and a fun and messy way to keep the kids occupied for a while." Read more

"...I gave this 3 stars because the equipment with it is fun, and my daughter did enjoy doing it. Unfortunately, it was a one night activity...." Read more

"...only complaint is that I wish they were a little cheaper, but they are a lot of fun." Read more

"This is very cute. It kept both my kids entertained for about an hour. I will say that, the gems are tiny...." Read more

15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

Customers like the appearance of the toy. They say it's cute, cool, and lovely. The box shows really neat stones that are almost the size of the hammer head. The poster included is colorful and has a lot of additional information for kids. Customers also mention that the crystals are incredible.

"Not what I expected from the Smithsonian name. It was cute. It came with fun tools...." Read more

"This is very cute. It kept both my kids entertained for about an hour. I will say that, the gems are tiny...." Read more

"...Each one the size of a bean, and about 75% of them looked very similar in color and type, so not much diversity like the box portrays...." Read more

"...The half with no rocks in it.” The poster included was colorful and it had a lot of additional information for kids who enjoy learning about rocks..." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the educational concept of the toy set to be great. They say it's a great tool to pique the interest, and a perfect hands-on learning experience for kids. Customers also say the set is fun and educational for kids who collect rocks. They mention that the set allows them to learn about different crystals.

"...So not a total waste, lol! Overall she had a good time, and it was educational, and showed how a real dig would take time, but I wish the gems were..." Read more

"...The poster included was colorful and it had a lot of additional information for kids who enjoy learning about rocks and gems...." Read more

"...So long as you are aware, it's a great project to be involved with. The kids love discovering what's buried in there." Read more

"...fake for a serious collector but for a started it is a great tool to pique the interest." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the gift to be a great activity or gift for kids that like the sciences. They also say it's a good gift for exploring young minds.

"We liked this set but the gemstones are very very small. It’s great to gift and I was surprised to see that it comes with protective goggles...." Read more

"...Otherwise, it was a great Christmas present for an 8 year old boy! (And big sis who is 10)" Read more

"Great gift for elementary school kids. Plaster block is good size and so are the gems for the young rock collectors...." Read more

"...A great gift for kids that like the sciences. I will be buying again. Shipping was fast and prompt as well." Read more

33 customers mention12 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's worth the price, a great product, and a solid purchase. Others say it'd be a disappointing waste of time and money.

"...The gems are tiny. The scratch square was pointless, as none of the gems worked on it...." Read more

"...It’s a quality product that could work for kids of many different ages." Read more

"...My only complaint is that I wish they were a little cheaper, but they are a lot of fun." Read more

"...The only redeeming part were the goggles which the child loved. Total waste of money." Read more

24 customers mention9 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the toy. Some mention it's the perfect thing for kids that like to explore and are interested in Gems, while others say it'd work for kids of many different ages. The gems are extremely small and challenging to find, taking patience to dig them out.

"...It takes patience to dig them out but that adds to the whole experience. Great for bonding. However, gems were smaller than I expected...." Read more

"...It’s a quality product that could work for kids of many different ages." Read more

"...When he was digging he had fun but it was a bit hard to find them since they were so small...." Read more

"My 9 year old had fun with this activity. Downside: it didn't take long and it's super messy. This is definitely an outside activity...." Read more

64 customers mention5 positive59 negative

Customers are disappointed with the size of the gems, rocks, and goggles in the kit. They mention the gem is super small, and the rocks are tiny. Some say the goggle runs small, while the box is huge.

"...Gems were a lot smaller than expected - basically chips of gems. Kids still enjoyed it though." Read more

"We liked this set but the gemstones are very very small. It’s great to gift and I was surprised to see that it comes with protective goggles...." Read more

"...They were all super tiny!..." Read more

"...Unfortunately, that's all the good I can say. The gems are tiny. The scratch square was pointless, as none of the gems worked on it...." Read more

24 customers mention4 positive20 negative

Customers find the toy messy and difficult to clean. They say it leaves dust everywhere and the sand will fly around.

"Obviously this is a messy activity (but that was expected). Took more strength than expected to break through the dig medium...." Read more

"...Said she needed a jackhammer. It is quite messy so obviously be aware of where its being used and prep the area for it...." Read more

"...Highly recommend doing it outside bc it makes an enormous mess...." Read more

"Ok. This my kids loved! But dang! It gets so messy! Make sure you have a lot of newspaper or do it outside. It took ever for me to clean up...." Read more

Messy but fun
5 Stars
Messy but fun
You've GOT to expect a mess with any dig. That's part of the fun! My kiddo LOVES these things, and he got several beautiful pieces out of this block of nasty sand. We'll be purchasing again in the future I'm sure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Messy but fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
You've GOT to expect a mess with any dig. That's part of the fun! My kiddo LOVES these things, and he got several beautiful pieces out of this block of nasty sand. We'll be purchasing again in the future I'm sure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best gift.
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2021