National Geographic Mega Gemstone Dig Kit - Dig Up 15 Real Gemstones, STEM Activities for Kids, Gem Mining Kit, Educational Science Kit

Very substantial digging set, it was very thick and kept him busy for quite a while. my 8yo loves these and this one gave him a new challenge. This didn’t make too much mess and he was thrilled to find 15 real gems and stones in there. The booklet that provides information on each gem and stone was informative and this proved to be a fun and educational activity. We have bought a little clear storage case to keep them in and he often goes back to them. Excellent value for money.

Bought this as a Christmas gift for a budding geologist. She really enjoyed it. It is expensive for what it is but some time past and for another child, we had a cheaper version from a different manufacturer and the difference in quality is obvious. I like the fact the stones are real as did my daughter. This was a good activity for a rainy Sunday afternoon. Mind the mess though. The rock tailings will get everywhere.

My 7 year old grandson loved unearthing the gems and learning about them from the excellent little book enclosed.

I was slightly disappointed when me and my son sat down together to do this. I thought it was very small for the amount of money; however, my son loved it and actually, it was quite fun to dig out the gems with him. But be prepared for A LOT of mess when doing this. It comes with a booklet explaining what the gems are. My son was over the moon. Took them to school the next day and showed them to his class. And now he wants more! He said it’s one of his favourite things to do, so if he’s happy, then I’m happy! Although, there was suppose to be 15 gems and there were only 14; I literally broke apart the whole thing looking for it and it was the best one as well, so that was annoying. The geodes don’t look as nice as in the booklet, either; very small and not so sparkly or colourful. So I have mixed feelings about this.

Very happy with the kit! Not too hard so easy for little hands to dig out the gems. We found 15 gems on our one so very pleased with the result. Would be nice if it had a little hammer as that would make it even easier.

Great, educational, good price

I absolutely loved this kit! Couldn't have been happier with it. 🥰I hadn't done anything like before and I'm bedbound sadly at the mo due to poor health so doing this gave me something to get stuck into.The fun of digging new bits and finding the tiniest bit of a gemstone was just amazing! I loved the gemstones once I'd washed and dried them and they've jump-started my love for gemstone etc so thank you!! 😁I'll no doubt be getting into another of these soon....you just want to keep going when you're finished...plus, more gemstones...never a bad thing! ;)

all good