category
Rocks, Minerals and Crystals
An excellent choice for any hobbyist or lapidary enthusiast, this classic NSI rock tumbler kit transforms rough rock into beautifully polished stones. Includes instructions, grit, jewelry mounting hardware, a tumbler & more!
Ages 10+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Handy for testing hardness of minerals.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Investigate fluorescence with this set of 10 minerals that glow under shortwave ultraviolet light.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This item only ships to a street address in the 50 US states.
Mineral identification kit has everything you need to get groups of students started identifying minerals.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Crack open this 3" - 4" mega-sized geode to discover mineral deposits or crystals inside.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
A quality optical glass 1/2"-diameter doublet lens mounted in a chromed steel folding case.
Ages 8+
Out of Stock, Expected to Ship: 04/05/2023
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This affordable rock pick has a hardened steel 10-ounce head, tubular steel handle, and vinyl grip.
Ages 10+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Any aspiring geologist will love this set of 9 Mohs Scale of Hardness minerals.
Ages 10+
Out of Stock, Expected to Ship: 03/20/2023
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This rock tumbler refill kit is pre-measured for a 3-pound rotary rock tumbler. Get four stages of grit: coarse, medium, pre-polish, and polish.
Ages 10+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This 15-specimen rock and mineral kit is designed for elementary students.
Ages 6+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This is an economical collection of 35 mounted and labeled 5/8" specimens.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This large geode is fun to break open and discover crystals or other interesting mineral deposits inside.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This is the most complete fossil set we offer. Study fossils from the Paleozoic era, the Mesozoic era, and the Cenozoic era.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Use this extra-depth Riker mount-style case to display large collections of all types, from shells and fossils to other collectibles.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Affordable set of 8 good-quality specimens provide exposure to diversity of fossil groups.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This kit includes 24 unlabeled rock specimens, complete instructions, and the materials to identify each specimen.
Ages 10+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This grey talc specimen is approximately 1-2" in size.
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This halite specimen has a diameter of approximately 1 inch. The crystal shows square cleavage. The mineral halite is composed mainly of sodium chloride, so this specimen will dissolve in water.
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This raw, gray limestone specimen has a dull gray appearance and slightly chalky feel. Made mostly of calcium carbonate, so it bubbles when in contact with acid.
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Check out this amazing tektite stone sample! These small, naturally glossy rocks are made from meteor impacts and can only be found in certain places on Earth's surface.
Ages 4+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Lodestone is a naturally-occurring magnet. Use this magnetic rock to explore the amazing science of magnetism! Kids may see a normal rock at first, but they'll then watch it lift paper clips & other small metallic objects.
Ages 4+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Large specimen of limestone (6-9") with small fossils inside.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Ideal for color streak testing of minerals.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
For the fossil enthusiast.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Large 1-2" specimen with many small fossils throughout.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Investigate fluorescence with this set of six minerals that glow under ultraviolet light.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Break open a plain-looking rock to see if there are quartz crystals inside.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This durable plastic gold pan is just the thing for your young prospector.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This booklet is a great way to learn about fluorescence in general and fluorescent minerals in particular.
Ages 10+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This is a nice package of tumbling rock ready for use in your rock tumbler.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Know any aspiring paleontologists or kids who love fossil hunting? The four standard size and small fossils specimens in this starter kit provide a great way for them to begin their fossil studies!
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Use to dispense indicators and stains. Has a dropper tip and overcap.
Ages 5+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Grow dazzling crystal & conduct 15 experiments with this Thames and Kosmos Crystal Growing Kit. Investigate rapid & slow crystal growth, make your own crystal geode, display your creations in a treasure chest & more!
Ages 10+
Out of Stock, Expected to Ship: 04/04/2023
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Easily open cracks and splits in rocks with this professional chisel.
Ages 11+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
This gold panning kit has everything you need to pan for gold.
Ages 8+
In Stock & Ready to Ship
Need It Fast? See Delivery Options In Cart.
Explore the earth science field of geology by collecting rocks and minerals for kids and adults. A rock collection often becomes a treasured box of memories, as well as a favorite science experience.
Not the laid-back collecting type? By purchasing a set of rocks and minerals for sale, your enthusiast can get going immediately! We have rock sets that let you test for color streak and hardness, magnetism, carbonates, and more.
Think rocks and minerals lack action? Get smashing with a rock pick, safety goggles, and a set of geodes to unlock unique mineral deposits or beautiful crystals!
Every rock has a life story and is formed through natural processes–they aren’t just ‘born’ the way you see them now. Discover the rock cycle with the three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. Learn how time, temperature, pressure, and erosion have worked to uniquely shape them all.
Looking for the perfect gift? Consider a complete set of rocks and minerals for kids or the Rock Hound’s Backpack Kit, complete with fact-filled field guides and more.
Use our free rock hound expedition guide (.pdf) for handy checklists and ideas!
We get it. Science can be messy. But Home Science Tools' products and service can handle it.
Our products are durable, reliable, and affordable to take you from the field to the lab to the kitchen. They won't let you down, no matter what they're up against. Whether it's (over)eager young scientists year after year, or rigorous requirements that come once-in-a lifetime.
And if your science inquiry doesn't go as expected, you can expect our customer service team to help. Count on friendly voices at the other end of the phone and expert advice in your inbox. They're not happy until you are.
Bottom line? We guarantee our products and service won't mess up your science study—no matter how messy it gets.
Questions? Get in touch with our Customer Service team.