Large, underwater agate from a cold river - rockhounding in Canterbury, New Zealand

I headed down to one of the agate rich rivers here in New Zealand to see if recent rains had exposed any new treasures. I wasn't disappointed! Even thought I was only there for 2 hours, I managed to find some really good agates and other bits!
I'll be cutting these rocks in the coming week or two, so keep an eye out for that video!
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[@largent45]

Wow! That agate was huge! I cant wait to see what's inside that big one too! Those yellowed ones, with all the bands, are spectacular! You at least should polish up one face, just to accent those phenomenal bands! You really found quite a lot for that short amount of time. Warm your poor feet up! Thanks for sharing!

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[@TeamFishweights]

Great session! That orbicular agate is special 😍 keen to see them all cut 👀

[@mamlamborocks]

Thanks broer! I hear you might be down this way soon !

[@TeamFishweights]

@@mamlamborocks yeah booking tickets this week probably. Got a mate keen on agates so we gonna go flat out for a week

[@susanboggs1612]

I would suggest you bring a spray bottle next time for the shore area, you wouldn't believe how much difference it can make. Happy hunting!

[@mcmenace4847]

What a day!
Really like to see that big 1 cut.
Cheers mate.

[@mamlamborocks]

Thanks so much!

[@grahammoss5373]

I bloody love watching your videos. So relaxing and enjoyable!

[@mamlamborocks]

Yay, that's so awesome!

[@JhonDiamond2021]

great find mate, big agate. this is very interesting. greetings from Indonesian agate hunters.

[@mamlamborocks]

Thanks so much! Hi there in Indonesia!

[@esperanzabujangin3904]

Love too this rockhounding along rivers' stony banks ..my collections find their place around my potted ornamental plants..your YT channel gets me more interested about rocks.amazing rock beauties

[@mamlamborocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-dm1ce2if6v]

It is nice when you show the cut versions like on some of your other videos! We like to see what is inside!

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Very interesting video.
So many interesting stones in that water.
I bet it was chilly.
Nice finds.

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Good finds after all that flooding. You need heated waders! lol

[@mamlamborocks]

You got that right! I was thinking of wearing a wetsuit!!

[@nitawynn9538]

I really like the toffy agates. Good for you.

[@Dutch_Freckles]

I just realize that i might have chucked away many agats thinking they were glass..

[@denisthemineralist4033]

Love that orbicular piece at 11:58. The pattern on it is superb!
If you cut into the large one, I'd love to see it!

[@mamlamborocks]

I'll get it cut!

[@shepherd4406]

I just found a channel called Phil from Cave. He is just starting. He does agate hunting in New Zealand. If you have not seen it,I think you would enjoy it.

[@mamlamborocks]

I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@siddupuy5666]

Great find(s)

[@OregonRocks]

Oh wow, look at the size if that bugger!!! It's huge! Great finds! Where about do you rockhound?

[@mamlamborocks]

Thanks!! It's all here on the South Island of New Zealand, mostly in Canterbury.

[@OregonRocks]

@@mamlamborocks That's some Awesome agates, NZ has. All that volcanic activity near your region provides some really great specimen pieces. Just beautiful, big agates 😀

[@tashacano3324]

I'd love to see a cutting or what's inside video of these gorgeous agates!

[@user-ud9wd5qe2n]

Nice

[@ofelsewhere13]

Have you tried hunting with poloriazed sunglasses? It cuts the surface water reflect down like crazy! Congrats on the awesome finds!

[@mamlamborocks]

Ah great idea! I will try that next time!

[@michellericard4850]

Maybe just polish the one with all the eyes on it. I think it would show off all of the lines and banding that makes the eyes. And then if it doesn't look cool you can still cut it in half. I just think it'll look awesome with all the eyes 👀 👀

[@mamlamborocks]

Yeah, that's a good idea! I'll give that a go

[@Doxymeister]

Ooo, I love the little one with all the tiny bubble-shapes. All nice agates, but that big one with the green mineral intrusions is pretty darned cool--do you know what that green mineral is? I think those are going to slice nicely. Nice haul!

[@mamlamborocks]

I have no idea what they could be, I'd have to ask someone with more local knowledge!

[@conken5623]

You need to go to the globber river in Oklahoma, usa

[@mariehillard1742]

Where to cut is difficult I have found. I think the opposite way to which you indicated. Start at the other end to the crystal end. Cut about 2cm off the end. You should be able to see what you have inside, so far

[@makoiajackson3452]

So nice! Where is this?? 🤩

[@yuriination]

And you have a rock channel too!!?
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[@deborahprovo3779]

hi from ak

[@mamlamborocks]

Hi Deborah!

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