Where to find rocks?

Melliebugs · March 2011

I am going to do a Girl Scout project about rocks. I want to find a local store that I can buy some rocks for the girls to crack open and see inside. Does anyone know where I can get these??? If you know a good project that would work too!

ebearwife · March 2011

I always find lots of them in my DH's head.

But those are not the kind you need.

myrall · March 2011

Are you looking for unopened geodes? Those are the rocks with crystals inside. I'm sure the little touristy traps in N. Georgia and N.Carolina would have them, but I'm not so sure about closer to town. A better bet would be to order some online. They'll probably be cheaper that way.

myrall · March 2011

Also, my Girl Scout troup used to take trips to the Gem & Mineral Show at the Cobb County Civic Center. I think it comes once a year. You could get all sorts of neat things like polished rocks and super cool mineral samples. Used to be twice a year and now it's held right before Thanksgiving. Maybe you could store it away for future use.

https://www.cobbcountymineral.org/ccgms/ccgms-show

K&P414 · March 2011

myrall:

Also, my Girl Scout troup used to take trips to the Gem & Mineral Show at the Cobb County Civic Center. I think it comes once a year. You could get all sorts of neat things like polished rocks and super cool mineral samples. Used to be twice a year and now it's held right before Thanksgiving. Maybe you could store it away for future use.

https://www.cobbcountymineral.org/ccgms/ccgms-show

Love this! When I was a little girl I wanted to be a gemologist when I grew up My dad used to take me to this show!

They sell tons of that kind of stuff on Amazon.

Melliebugs · March 2011

Thanks ladies. I love the show idea. I will save that for the future. Kate loves rocks and she wants to show the kids her rock collection and introduce them to her love of rocks. We have a rock polisher, but that takes weeks to do. I have to do it on Wednesday so no time for on-line ordering. I may have the kids make a mosaic from rocks we find around the church. I may go to petsmart and get some rocks and have them make their own art project. More ideas the better. I feel drained of creativity!

myrall · March 2011

You might consider visiting one of those places that sells landscaping rocks. She could pick up lots of "samples" of different types of rock - especially granite (the state rock of Georgia).

Mrs.Guz · March 2011

Maybe a hobby store? Like HobbyTown, USA behind the CFA and Target on Barrett Parkway.

remote_girl · March 2011

last time i was at richard's variety they had geodes and maybe a few other small rocks. there is also a booth at the kudzu antique market that just sells rocks (not antiques - good variety). hubby's a geologist, so we always spot rocks :-)

Melliebugs · March 2011

remote_girl:
last time i was at richard's variety they had geodes and maybe a few other small rocks. there is also a booth at the kudzu antique market that just sells rocks (not antiques - good variety). hubby's a geologist, so we always spot rocks :-)

I should have started this earlier then I could have tried to get your DH to talk to the kids. A speaker would be great!!! I will remember this next time! I looked at both websites and didn't see anything. I may have to give them a call.

yellowtulips80 · March 2011

Sometimes you can find them in teacher supply shops. But you will pay a premium that way.

https://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?requestURI=processProductsCatalog&categoryId=377320&sku=9/535&BP=8997&source=msn&cm_mmc=msn-_-OTC+Toys+And+Novelties-_-Explorer+Novelties-_-09b8cbde52834f049ac517e5ef0dd2b2b&ms=search

remote_girl · March 2011

Melliebugs:

I should have started this earlier then I could have tried to get your DH to talk to the kids. A speaker would be great!!! I will remember this next time! I looked at both websites and didn't see anything. I may have to give them a call.

i asked my husband and he said he would be happy to talk to the kids the next time, if it was in the evenings (work is insane right now)! currently he is a tunnel inspector (200 feet underground) and his best friend (and dad of an adorable 18 month old girl) is a geologist on the project as well - he said maybe the two of them could come up with a cool presentation.

Melliebugs · March 2011

remote_girl:
Melliebugs:

I should have started this earlier then I could have tried to get your DH to talk to the kids. A speaker would be great!!! I will remember this next time! I looked at both websites and didn't see anything. I may have to give them a call.

i asked my husband and he said he would be happy to talk to the kids the next time, if it was in the evenings (work is insane right now)! currently he is a tunnel inspector (200 feet underground) and his best friend (and dad of an adorable 18 month old girl) is a geologist on the project as well - he said maybe the two of them could come up with a cool presentation.

That is so awesome. Tell him thanks!!! I have to tell you I cringed a bit when you said 200 feet underground. Yikes I am so claustrophobic. That would freak me out!

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