How to Break Open a Geode

How To Break Open A Geode

by Lily and Charlotte

Step One: You need to get some supplies.

Step Two: Get your geode ready.

Step Three: Put the geode in an old sock.

Step Four: Make sure the geode is deep in the sock.

Step Six: Use a hammer and gently hit the geode.

Step Seven: Stop when you feel the geode break.

Step Eight: Look inside the sock to see the broken geode.

Step Nine: Dump the geode pieces into a bag.

Here are the broken geode pieces.

Look at your geode and see the crystals.

Geodes are beautiful rocks.

Geodes are interesting and unique rocks.

We think geodes are great rocks to study.

Field Notes: A GEODE is a rock with an air space inside where crystals can grow.

Make sure you put the GEODE in a sock for safety or wear goggles to protect your eyes.

You could share a piece of your GEODE with a friend.