27 Delightfully Nerdy Geology Gifts That'll Make You Want To Rock And Roll

Infect your loved ones with a healthy dose of radiation by putting them in direct contact with radioactive uranium ore. This naturally occurring ore contains an extremely low level of radioactivity that won’t actually harm you – but works great for testing Geiger counters.

This professional rock tumbler kit will take your specimens from crude-looking rocks to beautiful and vibrantly colored gems in a snap. It features a simple design that makes it perfect for beginners and will bring a brilliant finish to all the gems in your collection.

Witness a true display of inner beauty by cracking open the ugly rocks to reveal a stunning crystal interior. They’re cool to look at, but the story of their creation you’ll learn while cracking open these stones is equally enchanting.

Wrestling is a very sweaty sport, using your full body to do something will really get the blood pumping. Cool off with this 40"x12" towel. Dunk it in water, wring it out, and use it as a chilling towel for up to three hours before having to re-up the cold factor. It's UPF 50 protecting, too!

There's just enough time between client meetings to grab a quick massage from this over-the-shoulder device. Position it on the back, neck, shoulders, hips, or even legs, and let the heated, rotating nodes do their best stress-relieving work.

A welder's hands are basically baking all day long, getting drier and tougher inside of their gloves. O'Keeffe's turns them back into the soft, supple, touchably holdable hands they were meant to be. It even creates a layer of moisture on skin to protect it from future damage.

Protect ya neck (and your face and your decolletage and more) with a sun hat. The wide brim keeps much of your upper body-safe, and even provides additional protection to your eyes.

Calling young archaeologists, a new dig site has been found and your help is needed! With the National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit, the site is on your kitchen table and your kid will totally dig chiseling and brushing away the dirt to reveal fossil replicas of dinosaurs, mosasaurs and ammonites.

Next time you're spelunking in the park you can tell all your friends about the stones you're seeing by taking along this pocket guide. Learn about how certain rocks are only found in certain areas of the country, how they got there, how to ID a geode, and basically how to become an amateur geologist.

Take a detour or ten on your next road trip with the Roadside Geology Book. There's one for every state and they're a veritable atlas to all the unique rock formations, high-profile must-visit sites, and off-the-beaten-path places that you must see to encounter each state's geological wonders.

The exterior of this mug is delightful, with a fun, educational design that'll get a group of geologists talking over their morning coffee. But what's hidden inside the mug is even more captivating. Drink to the bottom to uncover an impression of a certain 18 million-year-old fossil...

With this magnifying glass in their pocket, a geologist can take a peek at gems on the fly and count on accuracy. With 40x magnification, they'll get a hyperdetailed view of the rock or mineral. It can be worn as a necklace or carried in the included zippered pouch.

Take the closest look at a new rock or mineral you found in the field with an LED microscope that fits in the palm of your hand. No need to bring a sample back to the lab, use the 60x-120x magnification to get a look at the structure, all it takes is 1 AA battery to get started.

Weekend warrior geologists looking to undertake the scientific field as a hobby will have everything they need to get started with this kit. There are 15 pieces packed into a messenger bag that's easy to carry. Safety equipment is included, too, since that's important.

Learning about the eras of geological time is fun and easy when you're doing a puzzle. This 1000-piece jigsaw is as entertaining as it is educational. The colorful striations make it easy to put together and the occasional dinosaur bone makes it extra fun.

Little ones that always come in from the outdoors with another rock for their collection will dive into this activity book with reckless abandon. They'll learn all kinds of things about geology by completing coloring pages, puzzles, mazes, and more.

Gather up the kids and play an educational game that'll entertain as it fills your brain. It's geared toward 5 or 6 players and teaches concepts of geology while you race to the finish against each other.

An amateur geologist will really shine with glee when they crack open this kit by National Geographic. They'll get to take on the role of a geologist, digging through the included sand "rock" to fine fifteen semi-precious gems and stones they can add to their rock collections.