Smithsonian Crystal Growing with Color-Change Base

The captivating sparkle of gem-like crystals draws your child's interest to this kit, where science awaits as they learn about crystal formation while growing their own crystals and geodes. What really makes the Smithsonian Crystal Growing kit special is the ingenious 'Color-Change Base' that lights the crystals every beautiful shade of the rainbow!

Your young geologist will study the science of these beautiful earthly creations as they grow ten large crystals, plus crystal clusters and geodes:

• golden 'citrine'
• pink 'quartz'
• 'frosty diamond' crystal cluster
• 'rama quartz'
• 'amethyst' purple crystal geode
• 'ruby' red crystal geode
• 'aquamarine' blue
• 'emerald' green
• 'white calcite'
• clear 'diamond'.

Kit includes:

• 2 bags of crystal-growing chemicals
• 3 bottles coloring dye
• 1 LED 'Color-Change Light Base'
• 1 clear blister tray
• 1 mixing stick
• 1 bag granite stones
• 1 magnifying glass
• 1 pair goggles
• 35 x 23 inch color poster with instructions

Approximate crystal size: 3-4 inches. LED Base requires 1 CR2032 3V battery (included).

Ages 10 and up with adult supervision.