Here are some thoughtful birthday gift ideas for your grandpa who loves geology:
1. Geode Bookends: Choose a set of heavy weight and sturdy bookends made from geodes or minerals which will compliment his bookshelf or desk.
2. Geology Field Book: Gift him with a classic geology fieldbook so that he can keep track of his rock and mineral specimen information.
3. Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig Kit: Consider buying him a Smithsonian rock and gem dig kit containing various types of rocks or minerals for him to explore and identify.
4. Geology T-shirt: A cool geology-themed T-shirt with a pun or witty phrase would be a hit with your grandpa.
5. Petrified Wood Coasters: Coasters made from petrified wood make a practical and unique gift that perfectly suits your grandpa’s love of earth sciences.
6. Remote Control Rock Crawler: A remote-controlled rock crawler is perfect for your grandpa to explore outdoor rocky landscapes.
7. Geologists Hammer: A geologist's hammer will make his rock collecting and exploration much more efficient.
8. Rock and Mineral Collection: If he doesn't already have a collection, look at purchasing a rock and mineral collection for him to admire.
9. National Geographic Magazine Subscription: Lastly, consider buying him a subscription to national geographic magazine to keep him updated on new geological discoveries.
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