If they have any value or could be used for a class I would love to donate them. Who or what kind of class should I look for ?
2007-11-14 08:11:11 · 9 answers · asked by La Cicada 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I'll tell you how, not that it matters-a few years ago this man died leaving the rocks in a pile, someone else bought the house and couldn't sell the rocks- he asked if we wanted them come get them,we did!
2007-11-14 08:21:21 · update #1
I bought a book on gems,they look very close to some but not exactly. Could be ,that is why they were in a pile outside.
2007-11-16 10:28:22 · update #2
Wow, you are lucky. You could look around, ask some teachers of geography, many study geology as well and would have some idea how they could be used.
2007-11-21 22:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geology classes would maybe take them. If they are small rocks sell them on Ebay...there is a market for everything. Another place you can get rid of them is within the freecycle network. Under yahoo groups, search for freecycle and your city or nearest big city name. This website is designed for people who no longer have a use for something to make arrangements to give it to someone else, thus keeping it out of landfills. A great organization.
2007-11-14 16:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by mad embalmer from the north II 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could maybe donate them to someone for there garden path. Or maybe a pet store might buy them from you as they use pretty rock in fish tank ect. Nice gesture though, one more thing who and why would some one put you in there inheritance for rocks....Very interesting...
2007-11-14 16:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by Suzie Q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact you local high school or private school.. If you get an idea of what they are worth you can get a tax donation credit
Colleges as well would be highly interested
If you lived in chicagoland I'd say drive by my house and drop them off :)
2007-11-14 16:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a class that is willling to accept donated chunks of rock.
2007-11-14 16:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right?
Well, I would tell you to give them to my school. We live in oil-country and they might be appreciated. (Western Oklahoma State College) I don't think they could afford to purchase and ship the lovely donation!
I would love to have them and know where they originated.
I don't know if you're looking for money, but it's harder to donate to a poor school.
Look for a mid-range school, send pics with your offer. Was the collector famous? Was it part of a pioneer collection? If so, include that info in your offer.
Schools will have to pay for transport, yes? They don't have the money.
2007-11-14 16:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by muppetkiller_2000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Donate them to the local university.
2007-11-14 16:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with geology departments at nearby universities..
Further, many have VALUE.. You may wish to truly know what you have, first..
2007-11-14 16:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by outcrop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send me a pic of the rocks and maybe I can help. :-)
2007-11-14 16:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by TheBodyElectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋