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Mineral Games

This site is still under construction! More to come!

Sedimentary, My Dear Watson
A True/False game. Do you know these fundamental facts about gems and minerals?
(from the San Diego Natural History Museum)

Metamorphism!
Twist and turn this rock into gnarly gneisses, with your mouse!
(from WebDogs)

Knowledge Nuggets
Do you know which minerals are the hardest, softest, most colorful? Try these 10 trivia questions.
(from the San Diego Natural History Museum)

Sammy Soil
A coloring book story
(from the Gulf of Mexico Program)
Are You a Rockhound or "Just" a Mineral Collector?
Check to see how many of the following signs apply to you, if it's over 10, then watch out! You're a ROCKHOUND!
(modified from Rockhounds.com)

Mining for Minerals
An interactive Java word search puzzle that you can play online.
(from the San Diego Natural History Museum)

Mining for Minerals
A printable word search puzzle game of mineral names. Print out and see how many you can find.
(from the San Diego Natural History Museum)

Minerals in Your House
See how minerals are used in your home.