I want to ask you. I think I might have asked before and sorry if I have. I will visit Greece and stay there for quite a long period and I would like to go rockhounding. There are no great finds, mines or anything really that shows that there are any gemstones but I have found some quartz crystals which makes me think that there will be more. There has to be. Where should I start? I did find a geological map but I am not sure how to use it. Here is the map: emeric.ims.forth.gr/_images/emeric-gr_clip_image015.jpg
I've a small unlabeled rock collection. On my desks sit a nice piece with Garnets embedded, which I've wondered from where it came. Some of my collection came from my father who worked in the Marmoraton Mines, so now I'm pretty much knowing where my Garnets came from. Great video, I learned a lot.
I didnt know epidote was a zoisite. Does it heat treat like regular zoisite / tanzanite whos deep blue color is from being struck by lightning or artificially treated?
Im heading up to Bancroft for a week on Saturday. I plan on spending most of my days rock hounding. I think This will be on my list. Id love to get into contact with you because it appears you know all the hot spots and rules/regulations for some of these privately owned mines. If you have time, could you please contact me. I would love to be in contact with someone who has your vast knowledge of the area.
Good stuff! I have the step by step vid on removing calcite on my channel for any that are interested. What you need is one of those big thermoses from Tim's, it holds about 8 cups and keeps it hot for almost 24 hours. I never leave home without it. Question... you mentioned those rocks are from the Precambrian period about 1.2 billion years ago, so is that when those Calcite and Garnets started to form as well? My understanding is that most crystals are younger than that but I honestly have no idea. I've seen crystal vugs alongside fossils before and I've often wondered if they are roughly the same age.
I'll check that video out - thanks. The garnet has been deposited in the igneous rock. the calcite is also in the igneous rock. I should have explained about the unconformity that I mentioned. It seems that there is no geological time record between that old Precambrian rock and the new sedimentary rock overlying it. There is at least a 300 million year time gap. The precambrian (igneous rock) has layers of garnetiferous rock intruding along with the calcite. I was only finding chunks of it, sometimes where larger crystals have formed. I'd like to actually see how it is disposed in the quarry wall, but AECOn wanted us to keep back from the wall for safety reasons so I was unable to get a real good close up.
Good video, some specimens get very large garnet crystal clusters. I wonder where is Marmora exactly like I would go there just to collect some and check out this place.
Hey there, I commented earlier on one of your other vids but I have a question, I was hoping you might be able to share some wisdom! Can you recommend any resources for learning how to recognize different rocks/boulders that might contain Quartz or other crystals? How to know where to chip away to find some of the long beautiful crystal formations like you've found (like in that vid of you guys are the quarry, you found a beautiful purplish/orange formation; and then in another video, you guys were just chipping away at some boulders outside of a grocery store).... How in the world did you know to look there specifically? I actually have access to a quarry near my parents' house and I've been there many times to swim, but never looked for interesting minerals before. Are there any signs / clues that a beginner like me could look for? How do you know, when you're chipping at a new rock - where to chip/split it so as to not damage the crystals? Finally, can you recommend any good books or websites that explain more on this subject specifically (and also perhaps to learn about anything I do find?) I have subbed to your channel (love it!) and I'm going to buy your book today. (LAST QUESTION, I SWEAR, haha!: is there a link you could share to that club you belong to? That is def something I'd like to look into joining to learn more and meet other "rock people". ;) THANK YOU!!!!!
Wow! That was a great video, thank you! I find small garnets, both red, orange and green here in Northern Vermont, near the asbestos mines in Eden. We aren't allowed near, but manage to find small specimens. Definitely nothing as lovely as yours. I enjoy rockhounding with you on video. Thank you, again!
A couple of different habits with the garnet shape. I am wishing I'd taken more that was still locked in the calcite so I could have enjoyed the discovery for a couple of more days.
Some very nice specimens there, and quite good sized crystals. The seam specimen you showed towards the end - nice, aesthetic and in good condition. Great stuff.
I don't like late coffee either. Has to be on time every day. Cheers!
I want to ask you. I think I might have asked before and sorry if I have.
I will visit Greece and stay there for quite a long period and I would like to go rockhounding.
There are no great finds, mines or anything really that shows that there are any gemstones but I have found some quartz crystals which makes me think that there will be more. There has to be.
Where should I start? I did find a geological map but I am not sure how to use it.
Here is the map: emeric.ims.forth.gr/_images/emeric-gr_clip_image015.jpg
I've a small unlabeled rock collection. On my desks sit a nice piece with Garnets embedded, which I've wondered from where it came. Some of my collection came from my father who worked in the Marmoraton Mines, so now I'm pretty much knowing where my Garnets came from. Great video, I learned a lot.
I didnt know epidote was a zoisite. Does it heat treat like regular zoisite / tanzanite whos deep blue color is from being struck by lightning or artificially treated?
Im heading up to Bancroft for a week on Saturday. I plan on spending most of my days rock hounding. I think This will be on my list. Id love to get into contact with you because it appears you know all the hot spots and rules/regulations for some of these privately owned mines. If you have time, could you please contact me. I would love to be in contact with someone who has your vast knowledge of the area.
Garnet is my birth gemstone :D Those are very nice crystals
Some of them are quite well formed - I was pleasantly surprised
Is it still possible to rockhound here anymore?
nice finds your videos alwase teach me somthing i did not know keep up the good work!
Sounds like a plan to run a coffee shop in Marmora :)
Nice
Good stuff! I have the step by step vid on removing calcite on my channel for any that are interested. What you need is one of those big thermoses from Tim's, it holds about 8 cups and keeps it hot for almost 24 hours. I never leave home without it. Question... you mentioned those rocks are from the Precambrian period about 1.2 billion years ago, so is that when those Calcite and Garnets started to form as well? My understanding is that most crystals are younger than that but I honestly have no idea. I've seen crystal vugs alongside fossils before and I've often wondered if they are roughly the same age.
I'll check that video out - thanks. The garnet has been deposited in the igneous rock. the calcite is also in the igneous rock. I should have explained about the unconformity that I mentioned. It seems that there is no geological time record between that old Precambrian rock and the new sedimentary rock overlying it. There is at least a 300 million year time gap. The precambrian (igneous rock) has layers of garnetiferous rock intruding along with the calcite. I was only finding chunks of it, sometimes where larger crystals have formed. I'd like to actually see how it is disposed in the quarry wall, but AECOn wanted us to keep back from the wall for safety reasons so I was unable to get a real good close up.
Thank-you, and it's worth looking into since we go up at least once a year
my hubby & i belong to a club in Michigan. can you let me know when you go again or could i contact the quarry myself. thanks for getting back to me
Yes I will - you could always join one of the Ontario mineral clubs and you'd have invites to many mineral trips.
Your so right about not many places you see like this beautiful area.Thanks for sharing with us .
I was hoping to get some video on the turkey vultures as they supposedly nest along the edges of the quarry walls. Did not see any on this trip.
Good video, some specimens get very large garnet crystal clusters. I wonder where is Marmora exactly like I would go there just to collect some and check out this place.
at the cross roads of highway 7 and 62 east of Toronto
Hey there, I commented earlier on one of your other vids but I have a question, I was hoping you might be able to share some wisdom! Can you recommend any resources for learning how to recognize different rocks/boulders that might contain Quartz or other crystals? How to know where to chip away to find some of the long beautiful crystal formations like you've found (like in that vid of you guys are the quarry, you found a beautiful purplish/orange formation; and then in another video, you guys were just chipping away at some boulders outside of a grocery store).... How in the world did you know to look there specifically? I actually have access to a quarry near my parents' house and I've been there many times to swim, but never looked for interesting minerals before. Are there any signs / clues that a beginner like me could look for? How do you know, when you're chipping at a new rock - where to chip/split it so as to not damage the crystals? Finally, can you recommend any good books or websites that explain more on this subject specifically (and also perhaps to learn about anything I do find?) I have subbed to your channel (love it!) and I'm going to buy your book today.
(LAST QUESTION, I SWEAR, haha!: is there a link you could share to that club you belong to? That is def something I'd like to look into joining to learn more and meet other "rock people". ;) THANK YOU!!!!!
+Caver461 (^^^^^).
hello do you examine rocks by chance ?
Wow! That was a great video, thank you! I find small garnets, both red, orange and green here in Northern Vermont, near the asbestos mines in Eden. We aren't allowed near, but manage to find small specimens. Definitely nothing as lovely as yours. I enjoy rockhounding with you on video. Thank you, again!
Any info where to join this mineral club , I’d appreciate the info
were any large garnets found that were gem quality?
Sadly not
Great video as always mate!!
do you have to belong to that club to go to quarry?
Usually, yes. I went with the Walker Club.
Be nice not having to watch you talk at the camera. Focus on surroundings .
One of my fav sites. Those garnets are very well formed & large. Thanks for vid
A couple of different habits with the garnet shape. I am wishing I'd taken more that was still locked in the calcite so I could have enjoyed the discovery for a couple of more days.
Some very nice specimens there, and quite good sized crystals. The seam specimen you showed towards the end - nice, aesthetic and in good condition. Great stuff.
Wish I was there again today. They seemed to pop out real well from the seams - just splitting it no acid required
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Who do I xontact to go with this club?
epidotay
pff coffee addict... Good video tho.
It is true