--- product_id: 369169498 title: "National Geographic Rock and Mineral Starter Kit for Kids - 15 Real Specimens with Collection Box, Magnifying Glass, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Fluorite & More" brand: "blue marble" price: "R1206" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Blue Marble" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/369169498-national-geographic-rock-and-mineral-starter-kit-for-kids-15 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Full-color identification guide for easy learning Includes magnifying glass for detailed inspection 15+ authentic rock & mineral specimens National Geographic Rock and Mineral Starter Kit for Kids - 15 Real Specimens with Collection Box, Magnifying Glass, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Fluorite & More **Brand:** blue marble **Price:** R1206 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪨 Unlock Earth's secrets—start your rock collection journey today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Geographic Rock and Mineral Starter Kit for Kids - 15 Real Specimens with Collection Box, Magnifying Glass, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Fluorite & More by blue marble - **How much does it cost?** R1206 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/369169498-national-geographic-rock-and-mineral-starter-kit-for-kids-15) ## Best For - blue marble enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted blue marble brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Guided Learning Journey:** A vibrant, full-color booklet transforms each specimen into a story, making geology accessible and fun for young explorers. - • **Organized & Display-Ready:** Store and showcase your collection neatly in a labeled, clear display case—perfect for impressing peers and teachers. - • **Genuine Geological Treasures:** Explore 15+ real rocks and minerals like amethyst, jasper, and quartz—authentic specimens that spark curiosity. - • **Hands-On Scientific Discovery:** Engage with texture, hardness, and crystal structure to build critical observation skills beyond the screen. - • **Ideal STEM Gift for Future Geologists:** Screen-free, educational, and perfect for birthdays, classrooms, or homeschooling—ignite a lifelong passion for Earth science. ## Overview The NG Rock & Mineral Starter Kit by National Geographic offers 15 authentic geological specimens, a magnifying glass, and a full-color identification guide, all housed in a clear, labeled display case. Designed for kids 6 and up, this hands-on STEM kit encourages scientific exploration and learning about Earth's natural wonders through tactile discovery and organized collection. ## Description Product Description This science kit includes 15 real minerals, a magnifying glass and a guide that names every single one. This is the starter kit that turns a child who comes home with stones in their pockets into one who can tell you exactly what they found. Inside are tiger's eye with its shifting golden bands, rose quartz in cloudy pink, pyrite in hard metallic cubes, red jasper, green aventurine, desert rose, snowflake obsidian, blue calcite, hematite, pumice and fluorite. 15 authentic specimens, no dyed glass and no plastic. Put heavy grey hematite next to feather light pumice and the difference lands in a second, and that is the first real lesson in how minerals are told apart. The magnifier is what turns looking into studying. Under the lens the banding in tiger's eye, the metallic cubes in pyrite and the tiny gas holes in pumice all come out, and a child starts noticing lustre, hardness and texture rather than just colour. Those are the properties geologists work with, and no picture in a book teaches them the way a real sample in the hand does. The full colour Learning Guide carries the science. It names each piece, shows how it formed underground and where in the world it is found, so the names stick because they arrive attached to something your child is holding. Everything stores in a labelled case with a section per sample, which means the set comes back from school show and tell intact instead of rattling loose in a bag. It makes an easy kids christmas gift or birthday present, and it works just as well as an educational toy or a home education geology lesson as it does on a young collector's shelf. We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. 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 organisations. Safety Warning No Warning Applicable ## Features - START OR EXPAND A ROCK COLLECTION - Explore 15 authentic specimens including pyrite, rose quartz, tiger’s eye, fluorite, hematite, pumice, and more, with a magnifier and divided case. - AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS – Blue Marble, winner of the Toy Association's prestigious Toy of the Year Award, proudly develops products that foster education, imagination, and creativity, with a U.S. support team to ensure a stellar experience! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B093V3BB9X | | Age Range Description | 6 years and up | | Best Sellers Rank | 115,463 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 960 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Blue Marble | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (36) | | Educational Objective | Geology | | Included Components | 15 rock & mineral specimens, collection box, magnifying glass & Learning Guide | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 18.4 x 6 x 25.4 centimetres | | Item Type Name | NG Rock & Mineral Starter Kit | | Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Blue Marble | | Manufacturer Part Number | RTNGRM15 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | We're proud to make the highest quality products which are backed by exceptional service. | | Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | RTNGRM15 | | Number of Items | 15 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Set Name | Rock & Mineral Starter Kit | | Size | Medium | | Sub Brand | National Geographic | | Subject | Science | | Theme | Nature | | UPC | 816448029752 816448020278 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** 6 years and up - **Brand:** Blue Marble - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 18.4 x 6 x 25.4 centimetres - **Size:** Medium - **Theme:** Nature ## Images ![National Geographic Rock and Mineral Starter Kit for Kids - 15 Real Specimens with Collection Box, Magnifying Glass, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Fluorite & More - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91F6R4202nL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - National Geographic Educational Science Kit - Rock and Mineral Starter Kit - My Book of Rocks and Minerals: Things to Find, Collect, and Treasure - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 4 Geodes Science Kit – Includes Goggles, Learning Guide, Display Stand, Great Mineralogy & Geology STEM Gift --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/369169498-national-geographic-rock-and-mineral-starter-kit-for-kids-15](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/369169498-national-geographic-rock-and-mineral-starter-kit-for-kids-15) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-02*