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Here at Miners Gem's we have an exciting &
informative educational program for children and adults. We are a full service
lapidary where you can observe the cutting and polishing of minerals and enjoy
hands on activities.
#1 Geode cracking
Geodes are wonders of nature! A round & rough
mineral formed by millions of years of volcanic activity can be opened to revel a
sparkling crystal interior. We offer geodes from Dugway, Utah and Central
Mexico. They sell for $1.50 an ounce with the cracking included. If you
have a geode and wish to have it cut prices range from $5- to $10-
(depending on the size.)
This fun activity for the entire family and
one they will always remember
#2 Mineral Panning
Mineral panning is a historic and informative
"hands on" activity (especially for school groups). When gold was
discovered in 1848 at Sutters Mill by John Marshall, people flocked from all
over the world to the unknown frontier of Alta California which was at that time a largely
unpopulated territory of Mexico. With picks and pans they scoured the hills of
northern California in search of gold and changed the history of the "golden
state" forever.
Now it's your opportunity to become a miner 49er.
The "mineral pans" are $4 per pan and are filled with"tailings"
from the Stewart Tourmaline Mine in Rainbow, California and we "salt" them well!
Washing out your pan will reveal pyrite (fools
gold), quartz crystal, lepidolite, mica, copper and... whatever else we decide
to throw in! This is an experience you wont want to miss and great for kids and
adults. Call for operating
hours and RSVP.
#3 School Demenstrations
Gem, Mineral and Fossil classroom demonstrations are
available. We will come to your school for the demonstration. $50 for metro
San Diego and $100 for San Diego County.
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