Collection: Beginning collections and starter specimens

A special collection of minerals, fossils, kits, and books geared toward the aspiring geologist -to start their own collections! 

Learn the different classifications of minerals as they are grouped into igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary minerals by different tests such as Moh's hardness tests, and acid tests.

Expand your collection by adding specimens from classic localities, grouping by types of minerals such as quartz or calcites, or by color or crystal shapes. So many possibilities and directions to take your mineral collection. 

It's easy to learn about rocks and minerals, and discover the fun of digging around! You never know what's to be found under your feet!

Beginning collections and starter specimens
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