Learn about the Moh’s Hardness test and Streak testing with REAL Geologists😮!
Ever struggled explaining the concept of density, or the techniques used to identify two different minerals with the same color???
This is a deep dive into how mineralogists test rocks! Learn to identify gold versus pyrite, calcite from citrine and a whole variety of minerals.
What’s more?! Katy rock shop has built our own hardness and streak testing kit for those inquisitive minds that want to explore after and on their own, because our greatest enjoyment is to inspire another generation to be in nature and to learn the way it all works ❤️ 🌎 .
Classes are on the SECOND Thursday of the month and each session lasts for 1 hour long and repeated throughout the day. You must RSVP to reserve your seat!
Class 1: 10am
Class 2: 11am
Class 3: 3pm
Class 4: 4pm
Each seat is $20 and you keep all the gems and rocks you find! The miners will learn how to use a magnifying glass, 🔍 observe a rock’s grains, feel texture differences and relate all their observations to the three major rock groups. They will learn critical skills and techniques to test rocks safely at home and to identify the tricky ones ;).
The kids have been walking away knowing how to look at a random rock and determine if it’s igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary 🤯!
We offer fantastic group discounts, to get you and your friends together to relax and enjoy this outdoor learning session.
2-5 kids 5% off
5-10 kids 10% off
11-15 kids 15% off
16-20 kids 20% off
21-25 kids 25% off
You may also like the following events from Katy Rock Shop:
- This Thursday, 2nd October, 10:00 am, Each Thursday 1 topic: Rock Cycle class Oct 2nd, Hardness Testing Oct 9th and Fossils Oct 16th in Katy
- This Thursday, 2nd October, 10:00 am, Houston area Rock Cycle class on October 2nd. RSVP at 832-437-4733 in Katy
- Next month, 16th October, 10:00 am, Fossils and Lithification: Text 832-437-4733 to reserve your spot in Katy
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