--- product_id: 48720587 title: "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great Stem Science Toy & Educational Kit" brand: "blue marble" price: "R3601" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Blue Marble" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48720587-national-geographic-break-open-15-premium-geodes-with-goggles-detailed store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Detailed learning guide 15 premium geodes Protective goggles included NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great Stem Science Toy & Educational Kit **Brand:** blue marble **Price:** R3601 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸͺ¨ Crack open curiosity, reveal brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great Stem Science Toy & Educational Kit by blue marble - **How much does it cost?** R3601 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/48720587-national-geographic-break-open-15-premium-geodes-with-goggles-detailed) ## 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 - β€’ **Display Your Discoveries:** Three elegant display stands let you showcase your unique crystal finds like a true collector. - β€’ **STEM Learning Meets Adventure:** Includes a full-color educational guide to deepen geological knowledge while having hands-on fun. - β€’ **Award-Winning Quality & Support:** From the Toy Association’s Toy of the Year winner, backed by U.S.-based customer care for a premium experience. - β€’ **Safety First, Exploration Always:** Equipped with protective goggles to ensure a safe and immersive crystal excavation experience. - β€’ **Unlock Nature’s Hidden Treasures:** Crack open 15 authentic volcanic geodes sourced globally for rare crystal discoveries. ## Overview The Blue Marble NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes kit offers an immersive STEM experience by providing 15 authentic volcanic geodes, protective goggles, a detailed learning guide, and three display stands. Perfect for ages 8+, this award-winning educational kit inspires geological exploration and hands-on learning, combining premium quality crystals sourced worldwide with safe, engaging discovery. ## Description Discover amazing crystal formations inside geodes with this premium science kit. Includes goggles, learning guide, and display stands to spark kids' interest in geology. Review: He loved using the tools and this is a good way ... - Bought this for my grandson and hubby to do as a project over the weekend. Not sure if I missed something in the write-up but I didn't realise that you need a chisel, luckily we have several at home. Some of the crystals are vastly more difficult than others and you can see from the pics that we had to upgrade the chisel to a brick bolster (big daddy chisel) to get some of them to open. It may have worked using the original chisel but after half an hour on one rock the replacement was recruited. Luckily most of the stones are easier to crack open and averaged 5 to 10 minutes with my 11-year-old grandson managing to do some on his own. He loved using the tools and this is a good way to start teaching them about handling tools. He was really excited with each one they opened and loved looking for the exact name of each in my crystal books. It was a shame that a lot of them were so similar - clear quartz, smokey quartz and pyrite being the bulk of them. There was no brightly coloured geode but still very nice. A couple were left whole simply because they looked so nice as they are. One is a naturally egg-shaped pyrite which looks like the golden egg of fairy tales. Its a pity that there aren't more display stands in the box and to be honest I am replacing those provided as they didn't seem suitable for any of the opened geodes (one was a nodule which is filled with crystal - one lesson we learned!) Overall I would definitely recommend this as a way of entertaining older children both whilst actually using and the interest it generates. You do need to use quite a bit of force so choose a dry day and work outside as you do get chips flying off - they do provide one set of goggles. Packaging was sturdy and protective without the extra packaging that you get with some products. please note that I received this item at a discount in order that I would provide my totally unbiased review. I base my reviews on personal experience of the product reflecting my genuine impressions. if you have found this review helpful please tick the yes box below Review: Nice but expensive - Bought for my daughter. She loves it. Not opened all of them but it feels the chance of finding any with any colour are slim. But still fun going mining in the garden Update: Not all of them are geodes so really disappointing and not worth the cost of a child being upset ## Features - EXPLORE CRYSTAL CAVES – Geodes are naturally forming volcanic rocks that contain amazing crystal formations inside. Crack them open and discover beautiful minerals! - PREMIUM QUALITY – We source only the best geodes collected from multiple mines around the world, so you’re guaranteed to find fascinating crystals! - INSPIRING A GENERATION – Kids love these treasure-filled rocks! Encourage an appreciation of nature and geology in your child with this extraordinary science kit! - TEACHING SCIENCE – Learn all about geodes and minerals with the full-colour educational Learning Guide included! - 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 | B0160JBC6K | | Age Range Description | 8 years and up | | Best Sellers Rank | 136,621 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,462 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Blue Marble | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (4,815) | | Educational Objective | Spatial Awareness | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00851456006487 | | Included Components | Geodes, Display Stands, Goggles, Magnifying Glass, Learning Guide | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 19.8 x 6.8 x 30.6 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Includes Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide and 3 Display Stands - Great STEM Science gift for Mineralogy and Geology enthusiasts of any age | | Item Weight | 1.8 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | JMW Sales, Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | NGGEOBEST | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | We're proud to make the highest quality products which are backed by exceptional service. | | Material Type | rock and crystal | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 216.0 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 96 | | Model Number | NGGEOBEST | | Size | M | | Sub Brand | National Geographic | | Theme | Geology | | UPC | 851456006487 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** 8 years and up - **Brand:** Blue Marble - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 19.8 x 6.8 x 30.6 centimetres - **Size:** M - **Theme:** Geology ## Images ![NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great Stem Science Toy & Educational Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911yiRxZDML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: The picture shows three geodes - one white, one bright purple and one blue. So do you actually find the coloured geodes as advertised? Or is false??** A: I guess there is a small chance of getting coloured ones but the 2 or 3 sets i bought were all just plain quartz. So all clear crystal. I did have 1 fluorite which glows under uv light. Pretty cool but was let down. The description is misleading. But still fun to crack open. **Q: How many different geodes are there?** A: Our Geode Best Kit should contain 5 various types of geodes. Primarily white crystals will be found since many different minerals produce a white crystal (e.g. quartz, fluorite, calcite can all be white) **Q: Are these real geodes or man made in a lab? If real, where do they come from?** A: Hi, The box says they are real: 'Break open real geodes'. I am no expert so don't know if it's true; I don't know where they are from precisely either. I can't find reference to where they are from the box or instructions. Sorry can't be any more help. They look very real, compared to ones I've seen in museums etc. It is great fun, but not easy to break in to them. Most of ours we had to do outside on the firm ground rather than on table top, due to the force needed to break in to them - as an added bonus we got some great photos of sparks flying as we hit the ones containing metal (the iron pyrite in particular)! Some are very soft though, so you do need to start gently just in case. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He loved using the tools and this is a good way ... *by R***1 on 30 May 2016* Bought this for my grandson and hubby to do as a project over the weekend. Not sure if I missed something in the write-up but I didn't realise that you need a chisel, luckily we have several at home. Some of the crystals are vastly more difficult than others and you can see from the pics that we had to upgrade the chisel to a brick bolster (big daddy chisel) to get some of them to open. It may have worked using the original chisel but after half an hour on one rock the replacement was recruited. Luckily most of the stones are easier to crack open and averaged 5 to 10 minutes with my 11-year-old grandson managing to do some on his own. He loved using the tools and this is a good way to start teaching them about handling tools. He was really excited with each one they opened and loved looking for the exact name of each in my crystal books. It was a shame that a lot of them were so similar - clear quartz, smokey quartz and pyrite being the bulk of them. There was no brightly coloured geode but still very nice. A couple were left whole simply because they looked so nice as they are. One is a naturally egg-shaped pyrite which looks like the golden egg of fairy tales. Its a pity that there aren't more display stands in the box and to be honest I am replacing those provided as they didn't seem suitable for any of the opened geodes (one was a nodule which is filled with crystal - one lesson we learned!) Overall I would definitely recommend this as a way of entertaining older children both whilst actually using and the interest it generates. You do need to use quite a bit of force so choose a dry day and work outside as you do get chips flying off - they do provide one set of goggles. Packaging was sturdy and protective without the extra packaging that you get with some products. please note that I received this item at a discount in order that I would provide my totally unbiased review. I base my reviews on personal experience of the product reflecting my genuine impressions. if you have found this review helpful please tick the yes box below ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice but expensive *by A***R on 3 November 2022* Bought for my daughter. She loves it. Not opened all of them but it feels the chance of finding any with any colour are slim. But still fun going mining in the garden Update: Not all of them are geodes so really disappointing and not worth the cost of a child being upset ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use hammer and chisel or a tile cutter. Awesome geodes *by H***H on 20 March 2023* Awesome geodes. Look amazing when cut, I would say don't smash them. Look way better cut or opened with a hammer and chisel. If you sand the outside a little makes it easier to break open into two halfs. Awesome value for money. Really enjoyed opening them. Some were thunder eggs more than Geodes, solid inside which I loved but some may not enjoy if they want it hollow with crystals. I think thunder eggs are way more beautiful when sanded so all good. Only 4 out of the 15. I got a good variety but not a fan of quartz geodes as I have lots. But the ones in the pack had larger clearly crystals which I loved. I break them up and make jewellery and keyrings off of them so amazing for me I sanded down one that broke into bits and it's turned purple. Which is awesome. Defo recommend If you like minerals, gems and rocks. 😁 ## Frequently Bought Together - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 15 Premium Geodes for Kids Break Open - with Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide, 3 Display Stands, Great STEM Science Toy & Educational Gift, Easter Basket Stuffers - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 10 Premium Geodes – Includes Goggles and 2 Display Stands - Great STEM Science Kit, Geology Gift for Kids, Break Your Own Geodes with Crystals, Toys for Boys and Girls - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Collection Box for Kids – 300 Piece Gemstones and Crystals Set Includes Geodes and Real Fossils, Rocks and Minerals Science Kit for Kids, A Geology Gift for Boys and Girls --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48720587-national-geographic-break-open-15-premium-geodes-with-goggles-detailed](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48720587-national-geographic-break-open-15-premium-geodes-with-goggles-detailed) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*