Unboxing Agates - Crazy Lace, Iris, Moss & more Unusual & Rare!

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  • We're unboxing all different types of agates including varieties you've probably never heard of before! Discover all the wild shapes & colors of this unique gem material. Plus learn how agate forms & why it is so different from jasper.
    01:07 - kentucky agate
    02:28 - crazy lace agate
    03:32 - moss agate
    04:14 - fire agate
    04:58 - iris agate
    06:27 - sagenite agate
    06:49 - lake superior agate
    07:20 - fortification agate
    07:44 - water level agate
    08:58 - amethyst eyes agate
    09:37 - peeler agate
    10:19 - galaxy stone
    11:18 - plume agate
    11:51 - nipomo agate
    12:28 - waterfall algae agate
    13:21 - turritella agate
    13:53 - youngite agate
    14:32 - blue lace agate
    14:51 - snakeskin agate
    15:25 - dendritic agate
    15:56 - piranha agate
    16:16 - zebra lace agate
    16:37 - buddha agate
    17:02 - polka dot agate
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  • @gems
    @gems  ปีที่แล้ว +25

    We had a lot of fun checking out all of these agates! Would you believe that there were several we left out? Let us know what your favorite was and whether you'd like us to feature more varieties!

    • @k.l.manring2083
      @k.l.manring2083 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mexican fire agate Slaughter Mountain hands down

    • @k.l.manring2083
      @k.l.manring2083 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love iris qgate too

    • @heathervannatter364
      @heathervannatter364 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love to see more!! Michigan girl so LSA for me!

    • @joshford8109
      @joshford8109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pseudomorph agates😁the conglomerates agates are pretty cool. Also agates from Australia as I love digging them up, cutting them and then polishing them myself. My favourites are Agate creek agates from Queesnland Australia. I have a soft spot for me as my home town is only a hour away from the dig site.
      Also with the water line agate, aren't they also called sardonyx🤔?

    • @bookwyrm2011
      @bookwyrm2011 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to see some carnelian agate or banded carnelian.

  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Awesome video 🙌 thanks for reaching out and it was so fun seeing the other amazing specimens shown!

    • @gems
      @gems  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!!!

    • @japhyryder66
      @japhyryder66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You deserve the recognition @agatedad!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@japhyryder66 ❤

    • @E.o.t.4637
      @E.o.t.4637 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1 word... Authentic. Btw when they opened your box I honestly thought of you before they said it 😁

    • @thebiggestpoop2360
      @thebiggestpoop2360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i just found your channel yesterday lol started off with the video you see in home on your channel

  • @nickalouscromer9082
    @nickalouscromer9082 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You haven't even scratched the surface when it comes to Agate. I would love to see Holly Blue Agate, Agatized Wood, Carnelian Agate, Seam Agate, and Botswana Agate. Agate is my absolute favorite gemstone! There are just so many kinds of Agate, and no two Agates will ever look the same.

  • @michelemurphy3541
    @michelemurphy3541 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Agate is probably truly | factually, my favorite stoners.
    So funny…I have loved stones forever and my childhood was full of me collecting, gifting and fawning over stones.
    I love this channel so much…you have fantastic information that is beautifully delivered…it is so wonderful. Thank you guys so, so much for being awesome!

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE Agate Dad!!! He is authentic and honest! Taylor does great videos! I highly recommend his channel!!! and sometimes he doesn't even peek before he shows the viewer! We get his first reaction! That's what I mean about being authentic!!! SHOUT OUT AGATE DAD🥳

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re awesome ❤

    • @E.o.t.4637
      @E.o.t.4637 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AgateDad 😁

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's a nice chemistry between you two. A fun episode!

  • @griziol
    @griziol ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The takeaway from this video is " glaciers are movin stuff" great video🤣😁

  • @OregonRocks
    @OregonRocks ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful video, would love to show you some more Oregon Agates 😀

  • @largent45
    @largent45 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love agate! In all forms! And i love how the iris specimen was a montana agate sample! Wow! A shoutout to agate dad! Congrats taylor! And lovely LSA agates! The amethyst eyes are gorgeous. And a galaxy stone! Thanks Taylor! The waterfall algae agate, i was going to say, isnt it just a stromatolite? I love drusy quartz! gorgeous. The dendritic agates are beautiful. This has been one of my favorite episodes! Love agate dad!

  • @phillipanon7139
    @phillipanon7139 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love your shows! Entertaining and educative. The beauty and charm of gemstones will never fade. You have a very knowledgeable and elegant team! Thanks.

  • @Strangelyfey
    @Strangelyfey ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I reaaaaally wanna see you guys talk about gems and minerals that look best in their raw unpolished forms

  • @aborch7
    @aborch7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7:17 *glaciers be movin stuff* 😂 I love you lmao

  • @angcharmine7871
    @angcharmine7871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agates are very underrated.
    The variations and possibilities are endless!

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well Agate Dad said I had to check you all out because you were featuring some of his agates. I love his channel. I now subscribe to yours as well. Those were all awesome agates. I look forward to seeing what's up next.

  • @luckyenigmas
    @luckyenigmas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stumbled on your channel... and I am not regretting it. All the rocks!

  • @kaylingainer3864
    @kaylingainer3864 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Agate Dad is Awesome!!! I thought I recognized that galaxy stone LOL

  • @-.Tristan.-
    @-.Tristan.- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YAY I ASKED FOR THIS!! Super awesome videoo!!

  • @trenton6621
    @trenton6621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love iris agate, fire agate, and most other agate its just beautiful

  • @chrisreinhardt5843
    @chrisreinhardt5843 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. And yes Agate Dad is also a highly recommend channel to fallow!!

  • @davidhubert949
    @davidhubert949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite agates are the Bear canyon agate from Montana and vineyard agates from Germany. If i had to pick a third, would be water worn beach agates from the Skeleton coast in Namibia.

  • @LawrenceOwen
    @LawrenceOwen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indonesian moss agate is extremely beautiful. The "scenes" you can see in them, cut and polish are pure magic!

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, so many Agates in this unboxing. Personally I love Moss Agate, but all these Agates were beautiful. I can’t believe Agate Dad sent you a box, he is a great guy. 😀

  • @hybridgoth
    @hybridgoth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plume agates would have to be my favourite, I particularly like the Carey plume agates 👌

  • @jenniferflorio3233
    @jenniferflorio3233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been one of my favorite shows that you guys have done. I love agates and you opened my mind to the very very large world of them. Thank you for all this amazing info.

  • @oscarmedina1303
    @oscarmedina1303 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an episode! Agate overload but well worth it. Amazing specimens. I never knew there were SO many varieties. Thank you!

  • @letitialouison7311
    @letitialouison7311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to Taylor for sending his beautiful agates.♥️

  • @porcupine_cake
    @porcupine_cake ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My great grandma lived by lake superior, and we would go agate hunting whenever we visited. I found crazy lace and fortification agate a lot, now I know the names for them!

  • @Curlysamurai
    @Curlysamurai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Orpheus agate is quite impressive and rare too. I hope you can show one when you do another episode 😁

  • @lindenbug
    @lindenbug ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been waiting for y’all to cover this topic! Agatized fossils similar to the ones you showed are my favorite to collect, as they crop up along certain Lake Michigan beaches. It’s amazing to see how silica solution clings to the remnants of organic forms to make tons of unique patterns. Agates in general are so cool because while they are relatively abundant, every locality has something wildly different to offer. I’m currently traveling up north to find some Lake Superior agates! Wish me luck!

  • @ceeclearly6840
    @ceeclearly6840 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see more agates...I know Montana has quite a few varieties along with Mexico and Brazil.

  • @ZaDussault
    @ZaDussault ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all agates, even chirt and flint. There was chirt used under a highway in London in my trip and I snuck a few pieces in my luggage back. It may be very common there, but It's not here and I love it even if it's not banded.

  • @O0o__.
    @O0o__. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope one of these days, the geologist girl here has once every week or so dedicated to explaining the chemical composition and mechanisms of formation for all the gems :)

  • @amethyst5538
    @amethyst5538 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love agates and this has me wanting more.☺️❤️

  • @user-nw5ml7lr2b
    @user-nw5ml7lr2b 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Brittany is sooooo soft spoken ! And such a classic dork , i mean that in a good way btw. But she leaves me very curious to see what she's like being angry or incredibly assertive!!!!!! 😂❤ she is the most fascinating girl on this channel to me!!!!!! Everyone ells is pretty easy to read! ❤

  • @baileywright1656
    @baileywright1656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a snakeskin agate necklace. The cracks glow white under UV light :D I was told that was what it was called, but this is the first time I have heard another souce call that. Very cool video!

  • @oscarmedina1303
    @oscarmedina1303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Missed this episode when it first ran but I'm really glad I found it now. I have lots of agates and now I know what many are called. Thank you!!!

  • @WorldofRockhounds
    @WorldofRockhounds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice little assortment!

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agate Dad sent me to you two. Very interesting video you two have. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on rocks.

  • @AeronHale
    @AeronHale 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agates are by far my favorite category of rock.
    I used to collect them a lot as a kid and I also cut and polished them myself a lot of the time.
    Unfortunately over the years a lot of my collection has been lost.
    I still have a few interesting and at least a few fairly rare ones.
    I have a holly blue, a dendritic agate, moss agate, and a blue lace.
    I also have others that I've not been able to identify.
    Eventually I plan to get back into collecting them.

  • @namelessgrace6319
    @namelessgrace6319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel. You guys compress so much knowledge in a decently short video. It's appreciated! :)

  • @CurlyToedShoes
    @CurlyToedShoes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a super informative video on these beautiful, unique agates! There is an interesting agate found in the South that has an amazing wavy, flowing shape that looks like a mollusk. I believe it's called a crowley ridge agate. You might enjoy seeing those :)

  • @Evancofficial
    @Evancofficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so incredible agate is one of my favorite stones

  • @lordalexandermalcolmguy6971
    @lordalexandermalcolmguy6971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love agate dad! And gemstones of course!

  • @annes4213
    @annes4213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok my favorites are the Galaxy Stone (swear I saw Jupiter in there) and the Zebra agate. Btw- I found a Nephrite Jade stone in my back yard (so cool) and also a large piece of petrified/ agatized wood. Probably wouldn’t have recognized them if it wasn’t for all the rock hounds on TH-cam!!!

  • @purpleicicles
    @purpleicicles 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agates are some of my favourites in my collection, so I really enjoyed this video as I had no idea there were so many kinds!

  • @jonnsgirl
    @jonnsgirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, that was a fun video! I'm new to rockhounding and am learning so much from all the great channels!
    Agates are my favorite gem to find at the beach here in Nova Scotia, Canada.

  • @keithyinger3326
    @keithyinger3326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really miss a friends old property. There was a creek that ran through it and we would walk up and down picking up agates and petrified wood out of it. Unfortunately the house that was there would not have been up to code today nor would it have been a legal place to build it even, but since it had been there for 50, years nobody questioned it. Unfortunately it caught fire and burned down and there is no possible way they could rebuild a house in that spot or on that property even. Not sure if I would be able to go back and wander that Creek or not but I found so many of those different types of agates.
    So many that I built my own rock tumbler. I found an old treadmill and took the two rollers and motor off of it. Turned it into a rock polisher that I can fit three barrels across at a time and is a lot more sturdy than any store-bought unit. The Shaded pole Motors they put on those wear out in about a year and a half of constant use. I just run this treadmill motor from a 12 volt DC Transformer and it runs at a perfect speed to roll rocks.
    It's almost like Christmas putting in a barrel full of dirty and scrungy looking rocks, and seeing what beauty lies beneath after a little polishing.

    • @KP-ty9yl
      @KP-ty9yl ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's a great story :D

  • @topcatcoast2coast579
    @topcatcoast2coast579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oooo dendritic. Fancy

  • @livingthelava
    @livingthelava ปีที่แล้ว

    You folks, your entire channel is so awesome.

  • @carinaschott4181
    @carinaschott4181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic episode! I would love to know more about Gobi Agates - thank you!

  • @heathervannatter364
    @heathervannatter364 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay!! Exciting. Let's gooooooo!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Prickly-Brew
    @Prickly-Brew 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been a rockhound and grower of sacred cacti atleast 30 yrs by now. Illinois 19:08 is packed with Great Lake agates or River agates as I’ve always called them. Got to the point one day I looked over at by now what has become one full 5 gallon and a and what seemed like endless ziplock baggies. Now they are all gone! Now they and many many more since litter the soil of all my sacred plants and herbs. I like to think they both like their new arraignment

  • @camsvideocollections9766
    @camsvideocollections9766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see a video just on the variety of Lake Superior Agate alone. Turkish agate is also a whole other topic.

  • @annes4213
    @annes4213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Agate Dad - I follow his channel too!!!

  • @cavemutt
    @cavemutt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I watch Agate Dad, awesome channel!

  • @mariehillard1742
    @mariehillard1742 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite stone. Thank you. From the land down under.

  • @tracyfrederick5606
    @tracyfrederick5606 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love agates. They're so interesting!

  • @camsvideocollections9766
    @camsvideocollections9766 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Agate dad is a great guy, I've had some agate cut by him.

  • @kidcurry4107
    @kidcurry4107 ปีที่แล้ว

    YAY! We want Agate 2.0!

  • @theschaapy16
    @theschaapy16 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very informative and helpful! Thank you!!

    • @gems
      @gems  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love agates. I would love to make a tiara out of some one day.

  • @elohelreh
    @elohelreh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry you two weren't able to go to Denver with the rest of the crew and team. Looking forward to the next few videos lmaoooo

  • @philodendron6
    @philodendron6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful.

  • @bokunokintama5523
    @bokunokintama5523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agate dad is my dad!
    Hi daddy I love you!
    No but seriously he has great quality videos and wonderful dad humor

  • @user-nw5ml7lr2b
    @user-nw5ml7lr2b 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's no such thing as too many agates that's impossible!!!!!!!!❤

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:52 While readily available and affordable, collectors should be WARNED: the Marcasite in Nipomo Agate Chalcedony can stain the blue Chalcedony it is in and turn the blue color to Gold over time. I have a large sphere of it, and some of the blue bands of Agate Chalcedony have turned to a Gold color.

  • @user-jy4kb4wu1k
    @user-jy4kb4wu1k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Girl you need to trademark that head shake

  • @ineffable_potentiality_01
    @ineffable_potentiality_01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be so fun to chat with you guys about philosophy and ancient mystery, Rob you are like a smart meathead from the Archie show, and your co-host is a babe-nerd which is a mystery in itself, what a great vibe she has, can you feel the crystals radiate? Or, is that woo woo?

  • @georgeredbranch652
    @georgeredbranch652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite gem to collect. Can be found in most countries and fairly inexpensive. Great colours and each stone is like a finger print, each slice is unique.

  • @colleendeis928
    @colleendeis928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where I live agate is EVERYWHERE. In my opinion they are very underrated!

  • @cesrelawrence-towner9453
    @cesrelawrence-towner9453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Agate Dad

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford7387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to hear more about laborite - Sunstone of Orgeon.

  • @hiddengem59
    @hiddengem59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative 😍🤠💯☑️

  • @breakeverychain7
    @breakeverychain7 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love a good dendritic I prefer the clear with black little things

  • @gingerredshoes
    @gingerredshoes ปีที่แล้ว

    Kentucky agate, way to represent the home town! 😁

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:33 Moss Agate and 4:15 Fire Agate are two examples of official Varieties of Chalcedony according to the G.I.A Gem Identification Lab Manual. Fire Agate Chalcedony is traditionally a MEN'S Stone, which is why you rarely see women wearing it. 4:21 Fire Agate displays Iridescence, NOT Play-of-Color. Play-of-Color is a Phenomenon reserved for Opal only.

  • @Algoldprospecting
    @Algoldprospecting ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like watching your videos. I have found some agates but none like that

  • @user-dg6yj1xk3h
    @user-dg6yj1xk3h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Obrigado por este vidioestas aghatas são fantasticamente lindas

  • @k.l.manring2083
    @k.l.manring2083 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE AGATES

  • @jennabennett4236
    @jennabennett4236 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm in Southwest VA and we have what you call Kentucky agate here too.

  • @naturalstone7555
    @naturalstone7555 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like all of stones

  • @leannabarnard737
    @leannabarnard737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please consider investing in a light box,the gems would look more impressive than with a torch

  • @ronlotan689
    @ronlotan689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you show and talk about the formation of polyhedroid agates, please? Thanks!

  • @johnnynephrite6147
    @johnnynephrite6147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only agate, you really can't blame it,
    Only agate, geology made it, only agate
    Oh-oh-oh, ooh-oh
    Ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
    Ooh, ooh-oh-ooh

  • @MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio
    @MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm interested in Enhydro Agate. I had a couple of piece of that years ago and they were stolen. Very disappointing. Hopefully, one day, I'll find a piece that I like as much as those.

  • @musicmanmatt87
    @musicmanmatt87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you guys shoot down the woo woo crap lol.
    I have a funny story about woo woo people. I was running a shop for a friend who sold plants and crystals. This couple came in, one on crutches. They asked me what crystal would heal a bacterial infection in a foot. I asked what the doctor had said about his foot out of curiosity, but apparently they had not been to one, and planned on trying a crystal first.....I refused to sell them any crystals until he went to the hospital. Let's just say, I never saw them again. I hope he didn't have to a amputate because he waited too long.

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks ปีที่แล้ว

    Awe man let me know if you do another agate or druzy video. I can send you awesome stuff! I’m all about the Missouri lace agate druzy quartz

    • @gems
      @gems  ปีที่แล้ว

      We always like to get awesome stuff!

  • @krackenagate5606
    @krackenagate5606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Carnelian Agate please

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enhydros are cool and also florida agatized coral

  • @deviousmousey
    @deviousmousey ปีที่แล้ว

    id love to see dinosaur gembone included in one of your fossil and/or agate/jasper focused videos. id even send some in myself, though i only have a small collection. im sure you could find some top of the line examples in Denver or Tucson, the vendors i purchase it from attend both shows plus many others in the western US

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    15:58 "Piranha" is a TRADE NAME, not a Variety Call according to the G.I.A. Gem Identification Lab Manual.

  • @kingofswords2020
    @kingofswords2020 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping to see some Holley blue or Ellensburg blue.

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    14:33 Although readily available and affordable, "Blue Lace" is a TRADE NAME, not a Variety of Agate Chalcedony. If you got this on the 20 Stone Final Exam for Gem Identification(which I got once), if you put Blue Lace in the Variety/Treatment box, you would FAIL the Final Exam.

  • @Joseph_Hovsep
    @Joseph_Hovsep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agate Dad!

  • @yayang1285
    @yayang1285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shout out from agate dad

  • @nmeixler
    @nmeixler ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have loved to see Saaksjarvi Agate. It was formed by a meteorite impact in Finland.

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    16:16 "Zebra Lace" is a Trade Name, not a Variety Call for Agate Chalcedony.

  • @KrosanBeast315
    @KrosanBeast315 ปีที่แล้ว

    14:56 According to the G.I.A. Gem Identification Lab Manual, this is NOT a Variety: Agate, Species: Chalcedony. It displays NO visible banding, therefore is only a Species: Chalcedony.

  • @katua723
    @katua723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got some agates and jaspers

  • @prameshi
    @prameshi ปีที่แล้ว

    How about Fossilized Agatised Conch Shell and Botswana Agate.