NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Kids Gemstone Advent Calendar 24 Real Mineral Specimens Christmas Countdown Calendar with Jewelry Settings and Collector Pouch Rock Collection

Daily Geological Discovery: Each compartment of this advent calendar reveals a meticulously polished gemstone specimen, fostering sequential learning about mineralogy throughout December. The collection features 24 authenticated specimens including agate and tiger's eye, curated by National Geographic's scientific team. Comprehensive Mineralogy Set: Beyond typical advent calendars, this set includes a functional dig kit containing a rose quartz crystal embedded in gypsum matrix, providing hands-on excavation experience that mirrors professional geological fieldwork techniques. Jewelry Crafting Integration: Five premium bezel settings are included to transform collected specimens into wearable art, reinforcing STEM concepts through practical application while developing fine motor skills. Educational Resource Quality: Each component meets NGSS-aligned standards for science education tools, with gemstones professionally graded for clarity and cut to ensure accurate representation of geological formations. Commitment to Scientific Integrity: Backed by National Geographic's 136-year legacy in exploration science, this product includes a lifetime replacement guarantee for educational components and access to exclusive online mineralogy resources.