Crystals
Many of our customers approach the subject of collecting Crystals and Minerals from the geology point of view, but, in recent times there has been an increasing interest from the metaphysical or healing aspect. No matter what your reason for buying them, Crystals and minerals also make pleasing and unusual gifts.
If you are interested in the metaphysical or healing aspect of crystals please visit the crystal list page, here there is information about the healing qualities of over a hundred crystals plus links to photographs and the opportunity to buy crystals.
If you want specimen rock or mineral samples, please choose from the following A-Z list (just select the initial letter of the mineral you require). You can broaden your search once on our partners site.
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Geological Tools - Starter & Field Packs
Start collecting your own crystals minerals and fossils with these Starter and Field Packs. These packs have been thoughtfully created using quality components and range in suitability from children to adult and student to serious collector.
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The Bronze Starter Pack, provided by UK Fossils offers a large selection of essential tools and field equipment together with everything you need to start fossil collecting. The tools are of high quality and they would make an ideal present for any keen beginner.
The 'For Two' Pack, contains two hammers, two hammer holsters, two goggles and two rigger gloves.
TOOLS
This pack contains the official recommended geological hammer, the Whitehouse Footprint 16oz Hickory Hammer. This tool is the standard size recommended. The hammer has been specially designed for hitting rocks. This pack also contains a narrow hand trowel, made of hard stainless steel for clays, sands and soft material along with a rock chisel.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
This pack contains our 10x Field Lense for viewing small fossils onsite and for viewing your collection, a pack of 100 special bags for collecting your fossils on the field, a field marker pen for writing on the bags and some tweezers for picking up small fossils.
SAFETY
This pack contains some safety goggles which are highly recommended when using hammers and some rigger gloves when using chisels to protect your hands.
PREPARATION, STORAGE
A Tungsten Carbide Etcher is included for cleaning your fossils and two sample storage magnifying boxes for starting your collection and for viewing small fossils.
REFERENCE AND READING
This pack contains the latest 'Deposits Magazine' a glossy mag full of places to go fossil hunting, rocks, minerals, beginners guides, recent finds, fossil guides, events, website listings, tips and much much more. It also contains a book 'Eyewitness Fossil Book' which includes everything you need to know about fossil hunting, guides, tips and advice in full colour.
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The Silver Starter Pack, provided by UK Fossils offers a large selection of essential tools and field equipment together with everything you need to start fossil collecting. The tools are of a high quality and they would make an ideal present for any keen beginner. The Silver pack contains more equipment than the Bronze Pack, offering an alternative to some tools and upgrading of contents, it is also aimed at those who plan to take this new hobby further.
The 'For Two' Pack, contains two hard hats, two hammer holsters, two goggles and two rigger gloves.
TOOLS
This pack contains the official recommended geological hammer, the Whitehouse Footprint 16oz Hammer. This tool is the standard size recommended but has a Steel Shaft which lasts much longer than Hickory. The hammer has been specially designed for hitting rocks. This pack also contains a Mortar Pick, made of hard stainless steel for clays, sands and soft material along with two Chrome, highest quality chisels, one for general working and the other for splitting rocks.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
This pack contains our Superb 'Premier 10x Large Lense' for viewing small fossils onsite and for viewing your collection, a pack of 100 special bags for collecting your fossils on the field, a field marker pen for writing on the bags and some tweezers for picking up small fossils. It also contains a waterproof map case for carrying maps, books and sheets out in the field.
SAFETY
This pack contains some safety goggles which are highly recommended when using hammers and some rigger gloves when using chisels to protect your hands. It also contains a hard hat for use at Quarries and where cliff faces are dangerous.
PREPARATION, STORAGE
A Tungsten Carbide Etcher is included for cleaning your fossils and two sample storage magnifying boxes for starting your collection and for viewing small fossils.
REFERENCE AND READING
This pack contains the latest 'Deposits Magazine' a glossy mag full of places to go fossil hunting, rocks, minerals, beginners guides, recent finds, fossil guides, events, website listings, tips and much much more.
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The Gold Starter Pack, provided by UK Fossils offers a huge selection of essential tools and field equipment together with everything you need to start fossil collecting. The tools are of a high quality and they would make an ideal present for any keen beginner. The Gold pack contains much more equipment than the Silver Pack, offering an alternative to some tools and upgrading of contents, it is also aimed at those who plan to take this new hobby further.
TOOLS
This pack contains the official recommended geological hammer, the Whitehouse Footprint 16oz Hammer. This tool is the standard size recommended but has a Fibre Glass Shaft which lasts much longer than Hickory and has less vibration shock than the Steel. The hammer has been specially designed for hitting rocks. This pack also contains a Mortar Pick, made of hard stainless steel for clays, sands and soft material, a narrow hand trowel for sands and clays along with three Chrome, highest quality chisels, one for general working, one very fine for delicate work and the other for splitting rocks.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
This pack contains our Superb 'Premier 10x/20x Double Lense' for viewing small fossils onsite and for viewing your collection, 3 different size packs of 100 special bags for collecting your fossils on the field, a field marker pen for writing on the bags and some tweezers for picking up small fossils. It also contains a waterproof map case for carrying maps, books and sheets out in the field. The Gold pack also contains a field tape measure for measuring zones and a Silva Field 8 Compass to navigate your way to locations.
SAFETY
This pack contains some safety goggles which are highly recommended when using hammers and some rigger gloves when using chisels to protect your hands. It also contains a hard hat for use at Quarries and where cliff faces are dangerous.
PREPARATION, STORAGE
A Tungsten Carbide Etcher is included for cleaning your fossils and two sample storage magnifying boxes for starting your collection and for viewing small fossils.
REFERENCE AND READING
This pack contains the latest 'Deposits Magazine' a glossy mag full of places to go fossil hunting, rocks, minerals, beginners guides, recent finds, fossil guides, events, website listings, tips and much much more. The pack also contains two geology maps, one for the North and one for the South of the UK, which are folded and can be taken on the field (and protected using the included map case), they will give you a general idea of the geology and point you to locations which may be of interest.
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