Welcome to the Crystal Barista Egypt Trip and the geology lessons that come with it!
Libian Glass
Egyptian Alabaster Vases
Egyptian Red Granite
Egyptian Cabochons
Crystal Barista Little Rock Adventures
We were able to visit to Cairo, learn about the Egyptian Red Granite, and Basalt Mines
It is incredible to note how far the mines for the great pyrmaids and sphinx were from the monuments themselves.
Crystal Barista in Luxor Egypt
Luxor Temple, Hurghada
Always on the go, The Crystal Barista breezes through the Temple of Luxor, spends a night at Hurghada, and visits a historic Coptic Orthodox monastery, before winding up in Alexandria to prepare for an underground descent into the past.
Did you know? Alabaster which is the Egyptian name for the Calcium Carbonate mineral mined near the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. Alabaster is a term used for a variety of stones from Egypt as the name comes from the term “A-Labaste” which refers to canopic jars made from Calcite that had effigies of the Egyptian Goddess Bast dating back more than 4,000 years.
Crystal Barista underground in Alexandria
Historic Alexandria, Below and Above
In the last video of our Egypt Adventure series, The Crystal Barista travels into the Kom el-Shoqofa catacombs, visits the Roman-built Amud El-Sawari (or Pompey's Pillar), stops by the renovated Citadel of Qaitbay, and ends our trip with the astonishing Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
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Rock & Mineral Subscription Box for Kids, Rockhounds & Collectors
- Join the Rockhounding Adventure Club
- Each month explorers receive
- Real minerals, fossils, or crystals
- Collector specimen cards
- A geology discovery mission
- Fun facts about where the stones formed
- Locations where the minerals are found
- Incredible facts that will ignite the love of learning about earth sciences.
- Perfect for ages 6+
Bring the excitement of discovery home each month with the Rock & Mineral Subscription Box for Kids, Rockhounds & Collectors from Crystal Barista. Every box is packed with real minerals, crystals, fossils, and geology treasures chosen to inspire curiosity about the natural world. Whether you’re starting a rock collection or adding new specimens to an existing one, each delivery offers the thrill of opening a box filled with stones that formed deep within the Earth millions of years ago.
Past geologic adventures have included:
- Magnetic stones including meteorite!
- 6 Classifications of Fossils and have we ever found DNA?
- Colors in Geology and why they matter.
- How Animals Use Rocks and more!
Designed for curious kids, homeschool families, beginner rock collectors, and lifelong rockhounds, this monthly subscription turns geology into an adventure. Many boxes include educational information about the specimens inside, helping collectors learn about how minerals form, where they are found, and how they are used in nature and everyday life. From sparkling quartz crystals and colorful minerals to fascinating fossils and unique rock specimens, every box brings something new to explore.
Crystal Barista’s subscription boxes are curated by passionate rock lovers who travel to mineral shows, mines, and rockhounding locations to find interesting stones worth sharing. Each month is a surprise discovery that encourages learning, collecting, and hands-on exploration of the Earth’s geology. Perfect for young scientists, future geologists, rockhounds, and anyone who loves the wonder of natural minerals.
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