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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

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.

Just imagine how much stuff and how many rocks a geologist can carry while wearing this vest. They'll be practically unstoppable in the lightweight piece that comes in an array of colors. It's easy to wash, too, and dries quickly so they can wear in comfort day after day.

What makes this a geologist's favorite hammer? For one, it's for 70% shock and vibration reduction with every blow. It's forged as one solid piece to make it durable and long-lasting. And it's got a sharp pointed tip with a square face so it can tackle any job.

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.

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.

They're minerals, Marie! But really, they all are minerals in this science kit, and minerals are different than rocks. How, exactly? You'll learn by exploring the 15 specimens in the box, which includes a magnifying glass, streak plate, and a nail for scratching the samples.