Planet Gemstone Dig Kit - 4 Natural Crystal Minerals + Yellow Acrylic Stone Toy

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Planet Gemstone Dig Kit – 4 Natural Crystal Minerals + Yellow Acrylic Stone Toy

Brand: Piano Potato

SKU: 10700070

Original price was: $12.99.Current price is: $9.99.

Availability: In stock

STEM Education & Hands-On Exploration: Encourages scientific exploration, patience, and observational skills through gemstone excavation and sample matching, aligning with cognitive development needs for ages 5-12.
Authentic Mineral Experience: Includes 4 real polished gemstones and a yellow acrylic stone, offering a realistic “mining” experience mimicking a geologist’s adventure.
Child-Safe Tool Design: Features non-toxic, BPA-free plastic tools (mini chisel and soft-bristle brush), ergonomically designed for children’s grip.
Comprehensive Learning Support: Supplied with an educational guide detailing gemstone properties, formation processes, and classification methods to build foundational geological knowledge.
Multi-Use Applications: Ideal for family STEM activities, classroom demonstrations, or birthday gifts. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use to spark long-term interest in natural sciences.

Product information

Product Dimensions

3.74 × 3.74 × 5.24 inches

Recommended Age

6 years and up

PACK

24pcs/ctn, 0.034m³

Outer Carton Dimensions

15.67 × 11.93 × 11.26 inches

2025 CATALOG AVAILABLE

Planet Explore! · Ages 6+

Dig into a planet and uncover five hidden finds.

Chip away at the planet-shaped block, brush each piece clean, and compare what you find. The set includes four natural rock and mineral specimens, one yellow plastic diamond, tools, an adhesive magnet, and a Mars poster.

5 hidden finds
Chisel + brush
Mars poster included

Planet Gemstone Dig Kit package and planet-shaped digging block

What children get to do

Dig, brush, identify, and keep the discoveries.

Open the dig

Use the chisel a little at a time to remove material from the planet block.

Reveal each find

Slow down when an edge appears, then clear loose dust with the brush.

Compare the pieces

Look at color, texture, shape, and shine to tell the five pieces apart.

Explore Mars

Use the included poster to add planet facts after the excavation is complete.

Contents of the Planet Gemstone Dig Kit with tools, five finds, adhesive magnet, and Mars poster

Everything in the box

A compact set with the essential tools included.

1 digging blockPlanet-shaped, with five hidden finds.

5 discoveriesFour natural specimens and one plastic diamond.

2 digging toolsOne chisel and one dusting brush.

Learning extrasOne adhesive magnet and one Mars poster.

What is hidden inside

Four natural specimens and one bright display piece.

The included identification image names each find. The yellow diamond is plastic; it is not presented as a natural gemstone.

Quartz
Red Jasper
Oolitic Hematite
Tektite
Yellow plastic diamond

Quartz, Red Jasper, Oolitic Hematite, Tektite, and yellow plastic diamond included in the kit

Planet-shaped digging block with chisel and brush

How to use it

Slow digging makes each reveal easier.

Cover the work surface

Place the block on a tray, paper, or another surface that is easy to clean.

Work from the outside in

Scrape away small areas instead of trying to split the block at once.

Brush near each piece

When a find begins to show, clear around it gently with the brush.

Compare and sort

Match the five finished pieces to their names, then compare their visible features.

A Mars connection

Keep exploring after the block is open.

The included Mars poster extends the planet theme beyond the excavation. Children can look over the illustrations and facts, then talk about how Mars compares with the world around them.

Try asking: Which specimen has the smoothest surface? Which has the darkest color? What makes the yellow diamond different from the four natural finds?

Mars learning poster included with the Planet Gemstone Dig Kit

What children practice

Simple actions with a clear purpose.

Controlled tool use

Scraping and brushing ask children to adjust pressure and hand movement.

Careful observation

Each piece gives them color, texture, shape, and shine to compare.

Patience

Working slowly near a hidden edge helps keep the reveal under control.

Sorting and naming

The five labeled finds turn the finished pieces into a small collection.

When it works well

A focused project for home or a learning group.

Use the kit for a quiet afternoon, family activity, gift, classroom demonstration, or small-group station. One child can complete the dig, or children can take turns with the chisel, brush, and identification steps.

Because excavation creates loose material, choose a table or floor area that can be covered and cleaned after play.

Child using the Planet Gemstone Dig Kit at a table

Setup and cleanup

Make a small workspace before the first scrape.

Cover the table

A tray, newspaper, or washable mat helps keep the digging material together.

Keep the pace gentle

Small scrapes and light brushing give children more control around each find.

Collect before cleaning

Set the tools, poster, magnet, and finished pieces aside before gathering loose material.

Planet Gemstone Dig Kit package dimensions

Product details

The main information in one place.

BrandPiano Potato

SKU10700070

Recommended age6 years and up

Product dimensions3.74 × 3.74 × 5.24 inches

Wholesale pack24 pieces per carton, 0.034 m³

Outer carton15.67 × 11.93 × 11.26 inches

Simple safety steps

Clear guidance for a smoother dig.

Follow the 6+ age guidanceThe package marks this activity for children age six and up.

Keep small pieces away from younger childrenThe package warns of a choking hazard from small parts and says the toy is not for children under three.

Supervise the workspaceAn adult can help keep the tools and loose material on the covered surface.

Keep exploring

Choose another hands-on discovery.

Browse more excavation themes or try a fossil dig that reveals four geological eras.

Browse Dig & Explore
See the Four-Era Fossil Dig

Questions and answers

What families often want to know.

Are all five finds natural gemstones?

No. The kit includes four natural specimens—Quartz, Red Jasper, Oolitic Hematite, and Tektite—plus one yellow plastic diamond.

What tools are included?

The box includes one chisel and one dusting brush. A digging block, adhesive magnet, and Mars poster are also included.

What age is this kit for?

The product package and details recommend the kit for children age six and up. It contains small parts and is not for children under three.