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Age Range (Description)	8 years and up
Item dimensions L x W x H	7.25 x 2.2 x 10 inches
Item Weight	14.8 Ounces

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AUTHENTIC BIRTHSTONE SPECIMENS - This dig kit is truly special! Inside the beautifully designed dig brick are 12 precious and semi-precious gemstones. Your kids will love digging and discovering these dazzling specimens!
A SPECIAL GEMSTONE FOR EVERYONE - Every kid will find their own special birthstone in this gemstone dig kit! Garnet, diamond, ruby, pearl, sapphire, amethyst, emerald, opal, blue topaz, citrine, aquamarine, and peridot are all hidden within.
A COMPLETE SCIENCE KIT - This STEM kit is easy to use, thanks to the dig tool, brush, magnifying glass, and easy-to-follow instructions. A detailed learning guide teaches kids about each stone, too. A display bottle with keychain is also included.
KIDS WILL BE THRILLED - Other dig kits may have action figures or polished stones inside, but this digging kit allows your kids to excavate some incredible specimens! When they're done, they'll have a gemstone collection they'll treasure forever!
HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS - We're proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service. If your experience is less than stellar, let us know and we'll make things right!

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National Geographic Birthstone Dig Kit - Dig Up 12 Genuine Birthstones!

This beautifully designed dig brick is packed with 12 precious and semi-precious birthstones. Your kids will love digging and discovering these dazzling garnet, diamond, ruby, pearl, sapphire, amethyst, emerald, opal, blue topaz, citrine, aquamarine, and peridot are all hidden within.

Dig like a pro geologist and unearth 12 real birthstones!

The National Geographic Birthstone Dig Kit gives your kids the remarkable chance to dig up 12 real, precious and semi-precious birthstone gemstones!

This kit includes 1 dig brick containing 12 real gemstones, dig tool, brush, magnifying glass, display bottle with keychain, and Learning Guide with instructions.

Each precious and semi-precious gem inside is roughly 1/4 - 1/2" in diameter and each corresponds to a month of the year: Garnet for January, Amethyst for February, Aquamarine for March, Diamond for April, Emerald for May, Pearl for June, Ruby for July, Peridot for August, Sapphire for September, Opal for October, Citrine for November, and Blue Topaz for December. There's a special stone inside for everyone!

Kids will learn what the birthstone is for each month and discover real specimens inside the beautifully designed and colorful dig brick! They’ll get everything they need to excavate each stone, including a dig tool, brush, and magnifying glass. And when they’re done excavating, your kids can keep all their new treasures safely inside the included display bottle.

Order your kids a Birthstone Dig Kit today and let them explore the fun of geology!

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 organizations.

National Geographic Dig Kits Deliver Hands-On Exploration!

	Birthstone Dig Kit	Mega Gemstone Dig Kit	Super Gemstone Dig Kit	Semi-Precious Gem Dig Kit	Real Bug Dig Kit	Dinosaur Figurine Dig Kit	Fool's Gold Dig Kit
Customer Reviews	27,532	27,532	537	27,532	9,740	1,773	1,773
Price	$39.99	$24.99	$14.99	$34.99	$14.99	$29.99	$24.99
Number of Dig Bricks	1	1	1	1	1	12	12
What You'll Dig For	Birthstones	Real Gemstones	Real Gemstones	Semi-Precious Gemstones	Spider, Beetle & Scorpion	Dinosaur Figurines	Fool's Gold (Pyrite)
Number of Specimens	12	15	10	15	3	12 (1 in Each Brick)	12 (1 in Each Brick)
Includes Dig Tools	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Party Pack	✘	✘	✘	✘	✘	✔	✔

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Genuine Birthstone Dig Brick

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Customers like the gift idea and entertainment value of the science fundamentals kit. They mention it's a great gift for kids of different ages, and a fun activity to do with kids. Opinions are mixed on gemstones and quality.

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488 customers mention480 positive8 negative

Customers find the science fundamentals kit very engaging for kids, keeping them occupied. They also say it's a fun activity for grandchildren and a nice activity to do together. Customers also say the kit is a great product to keep your child busy for a long time.

"...Definitely a great gift, or just fun activity." Read more

"...Overall, I think this was very engaging for the kids by keeping them occupied and searching for which gems they got...." Read more

"...Comes with a book to identify the stones. Educational and fun." Read more

"...They are always good messy fun. They always have as many rocks/gems/fossils as they say they are supposed to...." Read more

223 customers mention218 positive5 negative

Customers find the science fundamentals kit a great gift idea for gem stone lovers, children who like to explore, and crystal lovers. They also say it's a fun Christmas present for kids who like rocks and minerals. Overall, customers describe the kit as an educational and family friendly activity.

"...She'd get so excited as soon as she saw a gem coming up. Definitely a great gift, or just fun activity." Read more

"...He's already asked for more and bigger kits. This is a great gift for any kid interested in science and fossils!" Read more

"...The mess was at my sons house, so overall a great time and gift." Read more

"Got this for my 5 year old as a birthday gift. He loved it! Great gift as he loved the excitement of finding a new stone...." Read more

432 customers mention300 positive132 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the gemstones in the science fundamentals kit. Some find them gorgeous, neat, and a pretty addition to their rock collection. However, others say that the kit is missing several stones and that not all possible stones are described in the booklet.

"...So many beautiful real gemstones. My 4 yr imd son and I really enjoyed this kit and look forward to ordering another one very soon" Read more

"I love this it’s a great mix of gems" Read more

"...My one big complaint is that all the stones were in one tiny area in the middle. He had 8 out when I took the picture with 2 more visible...." Read more

"...The gemstones and associated literature are superior. As an old rock hound, seeing my grand kids share in the exploration was fun...." Read more

238 customers mention107 positive131 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention they were impressed with the quality, the tools provided are decent quality, and the stones are nice quality and sizes. However, others say the rocks were not the best quality, not as good as expected, and that the holder is cardboard so that it turned to mush.

"...We through some pieces in our yard 6 months ago and they have never dissolved...." Read more

"...I was impressed with the quality." Read more

"...the gems were tiny3) the rocks were not the best quality, this is my fault for assuming they’d unscratched stones in a dig kit, but I wish..." Read more

"...We were all surprised at the size, quality and amount of gemstones hidden inside this little treasure...." Read more

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Apryl Shular

Great Gift

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024

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I got this for my 5 year old. This is recommended for 8+, but she still loved it. She needed help getting started. But after starting it for her, she didn't have too hard of a time. She'd get so excited as soon as she saw a gem coming up. Definitely a great gift, or just fun activity.

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Ashley Morgan

Nicest gem mining kit so far.

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

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Loved the size and the look of an amethyst in the actual piece you break apart. So many beautiful real gemstones. My 4 yr imd son and I really enjoyed this kit and look forward to ordering another one very soon

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Sarah

Very fun and engaging for kids

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023

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When the children got this present, they were very pleased and excited to dig up all of the gems and see which ones they got. And kept them busy for a long period of time. But, keep in mind though, it gets very messy when younger children try to dig and play with this. But, we managed to just clean it all up by placing old newspapers under the area that they wanted to dig in. Overall, I think this was very engaging for the kids by keeping them occupied and searching for which gems they got. They even got to learn some new stuff about the gems in the little booklet that comes with it.

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MichelleK

Not much to excavate

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

Style: BirthstonesVerified Purchase

My son was absolutely thrilled to get a
Dig kit with real gemstones. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by the size of them. We loved that they come with a little storage bottle too, though he dislikes how huge the cork is and I wish it wasn't plastic. My one big complaint is that all the stones were in one tiny area in the middle. He had 8 out when I took the picture with 2 more visible. He loved it regardless, but it didn't take him long to do.

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Megan D.

Fun and educational.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024

Style: GemstonesVerified Purchase

I got this for my 10 year old grandson, who is showing an interest in gemstones and Geology. He was very happy with it. It comes with 10-12
gemstones buried in a small landscape that is included. Also has tools, safety glasses and instructions on excavating the stones. Comes with a book to identify the stones. Educational and fun.

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Fun, high quality

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024

Style: Semi-Precious StonesVerified Purchase

We’ve gotten a few of these. My kid requested one for Christmas this year and I’m going to make sure he gets them more often. They are always good messy fun. They always have as many rocks/gems/fossils as they say they are supposed to. The kids have a ton of fun diggings for them and enjoy keeping their treasures. If your kid likes the shiny stuff , they’ll love it.

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tim andrews

Great

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

Style: BirthstonesVerified Purchase

I love this it’s a great mix of gems

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485Street

Worked great, went fast

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024

Style: Semi-Precious StonesVerified Purchase

I got this for my nieces, primarily a 6 year old. However, her 9 year old sister helped out. They made it through in about an hour, but if the 6 yo would have done this on her own, it would have taken much longer. It definitely makes a mess, so heed all the warnings about doing this outside or in a garage if possible. Some of the gemstones are very little, so I’m wondering if some of the reviews who said they didn’t get the full number of gems just missed one. My niece loves rocks and she really enjoyed this gift. She really enjoyed having the container that she could put the gems in when she was done.

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Lots of fun!!

Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2024

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This gem kit is a lot of fun!! My grandson had a great time chiselling away on this. It was a bit messy but we set it on a large cardboard which kept the mess on it. I would definitely buy again.

Ann Ramos

El mejor regalo

Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2024

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Fascinante y hermoso

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Sébastien Fichot

National Geographic Mega Gemstone Mine : Une Aventure Éducative et Scintillante!

Reviewed in France on February 7, 2024

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L'achat de la National Geographic Mega Gemstone Mine a été une expérience passionnante et éducative pour moi et ma famille. Cette mine de gemmes est bien plus qu'un simple kit de découverte, c'est une porte d'entrée vers le monde fascinant des pierres précieuses.

Dès l'ouverture de la boîte, nous avons été impressionnés par la variété et la qualité des gemmes incluses. Les pierres sont authentiques et magnifiquement colorées, ce qui a suscité l'excitation de découvrir ce que la nature avait à offrir. Le guide d'identification détaillé fourni par National Geographic a été une ressource précieuse pour apprendre à reconnaître chaque gemme et comprendre ses caractéristiques uniques.

Le processus d'extraction des gemmes est simple et interactif, offrant une expérience mains-on qui captive l'imagination. C'est une activité idéale pour les enfants et les adultes qui souhaitent explorer le monde fascinant des minéraux. De plus, la possibilité de collectionner et d'exposer les gemmes extraites ajoute une dimension ludique et éducative à l'ensemble.

Ce kit va au-delà de l'amusement immédiat en offrant une opportunité d'apprentissage sur la géologie, la minéralogie et l'histoire des gemmes. La marque National Geographic, renommée pour son engagement envers l'éducation, garantit la qualité et la précision des informations fournies.

En conclusion, la National Geographic Mega Gemstone Mine est une expérience d'apprentissage et de découverte qui combine le plaisir de l'exploration avec une éducation enrichissante. C'est un achat que je recommande vivement aux amateurs de sciences, aux curieux de tous âges et à ceux qui cherchent une activité divertissante et éducative à partager en famille.

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Carlos M.Gomez Sanchez

Bastante calidad

Reviewed in Spain on January 9, 2024

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Regalo de reyes para mi hijo y pasamos un buen rato descubriendo piedras naturales nada de plásticos. Lo recomiendo 100%

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Miss Naomi Hampshire

Great dig kit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2023

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Really good dig kit, 15 good quality gems. Kept my son interested for ages. Comes with a little guide to the gemstones.

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