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$12.00 K203b  Here is something different from the education department at the Rock Shed.  This is a resin cast replica of a Deinonychus Claw.  The claw measures 5" x 2" and shows what the natural texture of the claw would look like if it were the real thing.  The claw is attached to an informational/educational card that explains the origins of the Deinonychus and other interesting information.

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deinonychus claw

Deinonychus Claw

$12.00 K204b  Here is something different from the education department at the Rock Shed.  This is a resin cast replica of a Velociraptor Claw.  The claw measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" and shows what the natural texture of the claw would look like if it were the real thing.  The claw is attached to an informational/educational card that explains the origins of the Velociraptor and other interesting information.

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velociraptor claw

Velociraptor Claw

$8.00 K202b  Here is something different from the education department at the Rock Shed.  This is a very nice, above average quality Black Obsidian, hand carved Arrow Head.  Although each Arrow Head will vary in size, they measure approximately 2" to 3" in length and width and have a natural shiny appearance.  These Arrow Heads are not polished.

You will receive one (1) Arrow Head.

We do recommend caution when considering your purchase as Obsidian is a naturally SHARP material and this educational tool may not be acceptable for small children due to the SHARP edges the Arrow Heads may have.

arrow head

Black Obsidian Arrow Head

$4.00 2K2  This is a 1/4 pound of tumbled Green Aventurine.  There is approximately 12-15 pieces per 1/4 pound.  These stones will vary in size.  Green Aventurine is Quartz with included Mica and sometimes Pyrite.

green aventurine

Green Aventurine

$4.00

2K3  This is a 1/4 pound of tumbled Golden Tiger-Eye that will vary in size.  This is approximately 20-25 pieces.  This is pretty material with nice Tiger-Eye reflection. This material is from Africa. 

golden tigereye

Golden Tiger-eye

$4.00

2K14  This is a 1/4 pound of tumbled lighter colored Botswana Agate that will vary in size.  This is approximately 20-25 pieces.  This is pretty material with nice colors. This material is from Africa. 

golden tigereye

Botswana Agate

$4.00

2K15  This is a 1/4 pound of tumbled darker colored Botswana Agate that will vary in size.  This is approximately 20-25 pieces.  This is pretty material with nice colors and beautiful banding. This material is from Africa. 

golden tigereye

Botswana Agate

$4.00

2K16  This is a 1/4 pound of tumbled Blue Lace Agate that will vary in size.  This is approximately 20-25 pieces.  This is pretty material with beautiful blue colors. This material is from Africa. 

golden tigereye

Blue Lace Agate

$13.00 2K10  This is a Fossil Collection Kit with 12 different specimens. They include, Gastropod, 2 kinds of Trilobites, Crinoid Stem, Pelecypod, Brachiopod, Horn Coral, Shark Teeth, Ammonite, Petrified Wood, Dinosaur Bone and Fossil Algae.  Each of these items comes with its own detailed description. A great gift for kids or to add to your own collection.

Fossil Kit

Fossil Collection Kit

$4.00 2K5  This is 1/4 pound of tumbled dark Purple Amethyst.  There is approximately 10-15 pieces per 1/4 pound.  These stones will vary in size, shape and design.  Close observation may reveal some Banded Amethyst also.  This beautiful material is from Brazil.

Amethyst tumbled

Amethyst

$4.00 K200b This is 1/4 pound of tumbled Fancy Jasper.  There is approximately 15-20 pieces per 1/4 pound.  These stones will vary in shape, size and color.  This material is from India.

fancy jasper

Fancy Jasper

$8.00 2K11  This is a Dinosaur Fossil Kit. Enclosed is 3 different specimens. They are, a piece of Dinosaur Bone, Coprolite (dino dung) and a piece of a Dinosaur Egg shell.  The kit comes with a nice description about Dinosaurs & their history, also included is a geological timeline chart. This is a great gift item for kids or to put with your own fossil collection.

Dinosaur Kit

Dinosaur Kit

$4.00 2K12 This is 1/4 pound of variegated Blue-Gold Tiger Eye.  There is approximately 6-14 pieces per 1/4 pound.  These stones will vary in size and shape. This material is from Africa.  A very pretty and really interesting rock.

Blue Tiger eye

Variegated Blue-Gold Tiger Eye

$4.00 K201b   Here is an old favorite that is back at the Rock Shed.  This is 1/4 pound of a dyed tumbled stone mix.  This mix may include Mexican Lace, Quartz Crystals, Jasper or other interesting rocks.  There is approximately 20+ stones per 1/4 pound and they will vary in shape, size, color and design.

dyed tumbled stones

Dyed Tumbled Stone Mix

$4.00 2K7 This is 1/4 pound of tumbled Quartz Crystal. There is approximately 8-10 pieces per 1/4 pound. These stones will vary in size.  These stones are actual tumbled Quartz Crystals and represent the true beauty of the material in a polished form.

howlite

Quartz Crystal

$4.00 2K8  This is 1/4 lb. of tumbled Hematite that will vary in size.  This is approximately 8-12 pieces.  This is pretty shiny material from Brazil.  Hematite is actually an Iron Ore so the stones are noticeably heavier than the same size stone of another material.   

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Hematite tumbled

Hematite

$6.00 2K13  Here is a nice set of small Brazilian Agate slabs.  Some are naturally colored and some are color enhanced.  This is a random grouping that will resemble the picture and  include five (5) different pieces of nicely colored Agate slabs.  Unfortunately, there is NO choice in color or size, as we package directly from the box.  However, we do guarantee a nice selection.  This would make a great educational tool or a great project for the wire wrapper.

slabs

Small Brazilian Agate Set
 

$3.00 2K9  This is 3 larger shiny pieces of tumble Polished Hematite.  This is average size 1" to 1 1/4".  This is pretty shiny material. This material is from Brazil.  Hematite is actually an Iron Ore so the stones are noticeably heavier than the same size stone of another material.   

large hematite

Hematite

$5.95 BK4  This is a paper back book, "Rocks and Minerals" - "Eyewitness Explorers".  This was written with the younger people in mind.  It gives a good general understanding of what a rock and mineral is, showing some of the most popular ones, describes how to start a collection and how they were formed.  The books dimensions are 5 1/2" x 7 1/2".  Written by Steve Parker, copyright 1993; 61 pages. It measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" in size and has 47 pages with many pictures and illustrations.

   rock and mineral book

Eyewitness Explorer - Rocks and Minerals

$6.99 BK8   Here is a pocket book titled "Rocks and Minerals".  This is a nice easy to understand and well illustrated pocket size book written for all ages.  It is an excellent source of information on almost all common rocks and minerals. The books dimensions are 4"x 5". Written by Sue Fuller, 160 pages with the index.

   rock book

Rocks & Minerals

$6.99 BK7   This is a pocket book titled "Gemstones".  This is a nice easy to understand and well illustrated pocket size book written for all ages.  It is an excellent source of information on most gemstones . The books dimensions are 4"x 5". Written by Emma Foa, 128 pages with the index.

   rock book

Gemstones

$6.99 BK9   Here is a pocket book titled "Fossils".  This is a nice easy to understand and well illustrated pocket size book written for all ages.  It is an excellent source of information on almost all fossils. The books dimensions are 4"x 5". Written by Douglas Palmer, 160 pages with the index.

 rock book

Fossils

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