Rock and Mineral ID Class

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03.11.2023 10:30 am - 03.11.2023 11:45 am
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Phone:630-833-1616
Website:https://lizzadromuseum.org
Address: 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Geologist Sara Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and mineral identification. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scouts, this class completes the earth science badges for Cub and Boy Scouts. An optional kit is available for purchase, but not required for the class.

Class – 10:30 a.m – 75 minutes Ages 8 yrs. and up $10 per person – Museum Members Free Optional Mineral ID kit is $10 at checkout Reservations Required – Register online here

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