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Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kit

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Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kit NSI-3260

DESCRIPTION

Few things are more satisfying for kids than growing something of their own, and when the 'somethings' are crystals, the experience is a scientific lesson that they'll never forget!

Awestruck children will be able to witness the growth of jewel-tone crystals of citrine yellow, emerald-colored green and aquamarine-colored blue. Kids will also perform three crystal experiments, and learn about crystalline habitats and crystal structures.

The kit includes:

3 bags crystal-growing chemicals (one for each crystal color)
a bag of granite base stones
2 lollypop sticks
a magnifying glass
a measuring cup
a crystal-growing blister tray
a pair of goggles
instructions

In a few weeks, young geologists will have an assortment of glittering beauties to display.

Ages 10 and up with Adult Supervision.

MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
WARNING! — This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
CAUTION: Goggles are not a safety protection device and do not provide protection in the event of an accident.

CUSTOMER PRODUCT REVIEWS

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Average rating is 3

By:

Billings,MT

The colors of these crystal growing kits are amazing. Our kids loved them.

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Mrs. Lafferty

Salem,West Virginia

The Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kits we purchased allowed our Learners to use the scientific method to determine whether crystals really grow,by dictionary terms,continue growing,all have flat sides and grow on any type of surfaces. The instructions were easy to implement and the informational booklets evoked a lot of ooohs and aaaahs,as did our resulting crystals.

By:

Janice G

Edmonton,Alberta

Good that you have 3 different types of crystals so that if one doesn't turn out you can try again. My 7 year old son created the first crystal and it took a little longer than expected but eventually he did get a crystal. He went to rinse it off and it started to melt. We managed to save most of it but the color is faded. Make sure all surfaces are covered when making these as the color is a very strong dye and will tint everything it comes into contact with (fingers,clothes,etc). He especially liked the science aspect of this kit and the goggles and measuring cups. Watching something grow out of nothing became a daily event as he would take it down and check his growing crystal to see what progress had been made. Display nicely on a piece of mirror.

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Jim P

Fond du Lac,WI

I've used these kits in my Geology class in the past. The new kits don't really have 3 colors in them anymore. You have to mix the blue and yellow to get the green. The result is you have 50 % less crystal compound than before for the same price.

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Steve Hall

Apex,NC

Avoid this product,it does not work as advertised. The fluid quantities specified are inadequate to dissolve the material or to properly fill the growing cups. Additionally,the growing cups deform easily and can topple over,dumping the staining chemical all over your furniture/flooring or children. Typical for Made in China I suppose,but my kids were disappointed.

By:

Robert

Wasilla,Alaska

We bought this kit for our 7 year old son,spent a useful evening preparing these,and following the directions (which are very poorly written) and they did not grow at all. At least we had a good time together trying. Still with a name like Smithsonian on it I expected better.

Instruction Manual (pdf 0.9Mb)