The Thames & Kosmos Rock Tumbler turns rough stones into polished rocks. It also introduces topics like erosion, weathering and the geological rock cycle. It is designed for ages 8 and up.
The kit includes authentic rock samples, such as amethyst, aventurine and rose quartz, along with four polishing grits. Jewelry settings and fasteners are included, so polished specimens can be made into accessories. After polishing the included rocks, you can also tumble rocks, glass, wood and other materials you collect.
The machine has a long-lasting motor, a leak-proof, noise-reducing barrel and a built-in timer. The timer has several settings and can run for up to seven days. A manual and poster explain how to use it and cover how different types of rocks are formed.
- Capacity
- 450 g (over 1 pound)
- Power
- USB-C power supply
- Timer
- Built-in, with different settings, up to seven days
- Age
- 8 and up
- Barrel
- Leak-proof, noise-reducing
- In the box
- Rock tumbler, assorted rock samples (including amethyst, aventurine, rose quartz), four polishing grits, jewelry settings and fasteners, manual, poster