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Your new hunting grounds are so beautiful! I didn't know that Utah had such beautiful areas. It's so relaxing to listen to the creek in the background.
Something that Michigan Rocks does that's really cool is he shows the final slicing or cabochoning or tumbling of the rocks he found at the end of the video. It's very satisfying to see the end result of what you're finding. We love watching you guys!!!!!❤
I assume you don't watch many of our videos, often that is what is shown here on the channel but we just moved and still in the process of building the shop out and setting up tools.
I'd have a field day in a location like that. The large chalcedony/agate at 2:35 would look great in a rock garden. It's always a kick to see Laika so immersed in the moment, new sights and especially the smells for her to experience.
Thanks to you guys, Jared, I picked up some incredible pieces at Mammoth creek last month. Fun to see your reprise. Love Sarah’s “no” at 18:05. I’ve been married for 35 years and am quite familiar with that tone!
On the other side of the road between this location and your previous stop along the creek there's a defunct gravel pit dug into the cinder cone. It's a short walk that loops up to the top and back to the start. It's worth checking it out. My wife and I were there not long ago. We just found your channel and have been enjoying it. Welcome to CC.
I think if a piece of stone can be worn in jewelry, it is considered a gemstone. I've seen many, many Agates and Jaspers that I consider gemstones. It's all about the quality of the piece. And, as you and I have both stated many times, you usually don't find museum quality pieces "every time" you go out rockhounding. That creek does have quite the abundance to choose from.
I've made some rather nice-looking basalt cabochons, if I wore them, would it be fair to call it a gemstone? I think more often than not, when people start calling rocks they find gemstones, it's just meant to talk up the finds. I've gone rockhounding with plenty of people and at no point has someone shouted "I found a gem!" when they picked up a little agate, seems like it's a TH-camr thing to refer to relatively abundant rocks and gemstones. Maybe we should reserve that name for things that are gemmy, and sparkles like a faceted stone?
Wow! Beautiful area. I like watching the hunt, And the Saturday night lectures. I’m glad Leica is leashed. I know two people whose dog ran off and was never found. You guys are wise. I hope you are happy you moved.
I do consider agate a gem stone, and they are sold as such at local auctions. Also, I would consider Ellensburg blue and gem silica. Yall rock! Loved this video!
8:42 That's a great place for newbies to collect at. Nice material all over the place! Heck, if I was close by, I'd go at it. Some of those pieces could produce some unique looking agate cabs
And there goes Mike with his half-ton box full of rock...😂 Nice work! You're starting to really understand the materials after cutting. Time to get some bigger ones cut. 🙌🏻
Wish I had known you guys were headed up here. I’m out in Bryce Canyon. I’ve been rock hounding out along Tom’s Best Cabin road. Lots of interesting stuff out there. Would love to take you out there. Much of what I’m finding is less fractured than what I usually see in the Brian Head area.
@@utahrockhoundingcouple Agate Hill is west of Red Canyon. Tom’s Best Cabin road is to the east, on the left shortly after you pass out of Red Canyon. You can start to find agate of collectable size and color from about mile 2.5. Look anywhere along either side of the road and up the side tracks. I have found various pieces of stuff as far out as 8 miles along the road. That’s as far as I have looked.
@@utahrockhoundingcouple I have found some 20 lb pieces that look pretty solid along Tom’s Best. Agate Hill is mostly small, highly fractured pieces. I have not found much there big enough to slab.
OMG! They are all huge! Very cool area and your camera work out and about is really good for standing on ridiculously uneven surfaces. lol. Nice work and thanks for bringing us along. I have no sources of water for the dogs even though I live by big rivers..blue algae is real bad on dogs. They would love those cool creeks!
Thank you! Often people are critical of the camera moving too much, but what many of those people fail to understand is that I'm also walking on wet rocks, a steep slope or climbing around and it's all a compromise. Actions cams are better for this but they cannot close focus, a gimbal smooths out video but they do not like dirt, dust, or water....etc.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding your close ups looked great. Short stints of bad camera movement don’t bother me all. In fact in your case it might add a reality element lol. It’s when the movement of a video never settles…can’t watch. Great fun full episode and the three of you did great.
I’ve been studying the geologic map of the area and there is a rock unit along Highway 143 in Castle Valley, close to where you are. That unit is said to have chalcedony seems from 1-3 feet think, locally up to 8’ in thickness. GPS: 37.6554,-112.7135. I was studying the map east of Panquitch today and found this rock unit. So, I haven’t been out to see if I can actually find a seam, but I’ll probably go out tomorrow morning to look.
@@karolkuyper5488 we went out this morning and came back with a lot of rock but we haven’t found a seam yet. Today we went out a few miles on Forest Service Road 183 as far as we felt we could in a Jeep Cherokee. We’ll want to go back out in our Jeep Wrangler.
All of those pieces you tossed back I would be keeping. I don't to many places to find agates. It's hard for me to hike into areas like that. Let alone know where to go here in Oregon.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding sort of but more on the rarity of the stone which raises the value. This is an excerpt from Wikipedia (I know not the best source 🤣) but categorizes it as a gemstone. The Fairburn Agate is a type of gemstone found in the agate beds of Southwestern South Dakota and Northwestern Nebraska. It is also the state gemstone of South Dakota.[1] Fairburns are characterized from other types of agate by their colors and the shape of the bands.[1][2] This is why I was calling it a gemstone. I’m by no means an expert so don’t profess to know everything or even much about rocks as still learning.
@@makalapuamegs1056 I guess the way I see it rarity and value are subjective. Maybe ill make a poll and see what people think. If presented with the options of an agate being a gemstone, a diamond, or both, which would win?
The shop is coming along and now that it's a little cooler I can really get some work done in it. I'm really having to redo just about everything in the space which takes time.
I have been running the Sony ZVE10 with a Sony 11mm 1.8 lens for about 3 or 4 months now. It's a pretty good setup for filming. I would like to upgrade my DJI Mics to the new DJI Mics 2.0 so I no long need a wire to attach them to the camera.
Agate and jasper depending on the type can be semi precious gem stone also gem stone but it very much depends on the type and rarity. I call agate gem stone of the local river I'm at because most rivers don't have gem stones in them. Lol 👍
These are the cheap REI branded sun hoodies. They equal SPF 50 I think and they do a great job of keeping you cool on days that are hot or high UV index days.
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Your new hunting grounds are so beautiful! I didn't know that Utah had such beautiful areas. It's so relaxing to listen to the creek in the background.
It really is an amazing area to explore.
"Basalt ring" 🤣 makes getting engaged affordable again!
Something that Michigan Rocks does that's really cool is he shows the final slicing or cabochoning or tumbling of the rocks he found at the end of the video. It's very satisfying to see the end result of what you're finding. We love watching you guys!!!!!❤
I assume you don't watch many of our videos, often that is what is shown here on the channel but we just moved and still in the process of building the shop out and setting up tools.
😂 gem stones, nice creek. Lots of chalcedony and agate. Nice weather too.
I'd have a field day in a location like that. The large chalcedony/agate at 2:35 would look great in a rock garden. It's always a kick to see Laika so immersed in the moment, new sights and especially the smells for her to experience.
Thanks to you guys, Jared, I picked up some incredible pieces at Mammoth creek last month. Fun to see your reprise. Love Sarah’s “no” at 18:05. I’ve been married for 35 years and am quite familiar with that tone!
On the other side of the road between this location and your previous stop along the creek there's a defunct gravel pit dug into the cinder cone. It's a short walk that loops up to the top and back to the start. It's worth checking it out. My wife and I were there not long ago. We just found your channel and have been enjoying it. Welcome to CC.
Thank you for the tip, ill check it out next time.
Enjoy your foray. Your discards make my mouth water. Smile.
A nuce trip with abundant potential. Keep searching for the source
Thank you!
What a beautiful place with beautiful agates!!! Nicely done!!
I think if a piece of stone can be worn in jewelry, it is considered a gemstone. I've seen many, many Agates and Jaspers that I consider gemstones. It's all about the quality of the piece. And, as you and I have both stated many times, you usually don't find museum quality pieces "every time" you go out rockhounding. That creek does have quite the abundance to choose from.
I've made some rather nice-looking basalt cabochons, if I wore them, would it be fair to call it a gemstone?
I think more often than not, when people start calling rocks they find gemstones, it's just meant to talk up the finds. I've gone rockhounding with plenty of people and at no point has someone shouted "I found a gem!" when they picked up a little agate, seems like it's a TH-camr thing to refer to relatively abundant rocks and gemstones.
Maybe we should reserve that name for things that are gemmy, and sparkles like a faceted stone?
Wow! Beautiful area. I like watching the hunt, And the Saturday night lectures.
I’m glad Leica is leashed. I know two people whose dog ran off and was never found. You guys are wise. I hope you are happy you moved.
Great spot to hunt on a summer day! One of the things we love about being able to head to the mountains when it's so hot! Great finds 😍
I do consider agate a gem stone, and they are sold as such at local auctions. Also, I would consider Ellensburg blue and gem silica.
Yall rock! Loved this video!
8:42 That's a great place for newbies to collect at. Nice material all over the place! Heck, if I was close by, I'd go at it. Some of those pieces could produce some unique looking agate cabs
Another great video!
Thank you!
And there goes Mike with his half-ton box full of rock...😂
Nice work! You're starting to really understand the materials after cutting. Time to get some bigger ones cut. 🙌🏻
Ha!
Wow, the abundance there is fantastic!
Great video, interesting material!
Thanks man!
The orange Jasper agate with the black lines my Uncle calls those Chicken scratch Jasper which looks pretty cool
Wish I had known you guys were headed up here. I’m out in Bryce Canyon. I’ve been rock hounding out along Tom’s Best Cabin road. Lots of interesting stuff out there. Would love to take you out there. Much of what I’m finding is less fractured than what I usually see in the Brian Head area.
Hey there! We will have to look up Tom's Cabin Road. Is it anywhere near agate hill?
@@utahrockhoundingcouple Agate Hill is west of Red Canyon. Tom’s Best Cabin road is to the east, on the left shortly after you pass out of Red Canyon. You can start to find agate of collectable size and color from about mile 2.5. Look anywhere along either side of the road and up the side tracks. I have found various pieces of stuff as far out as 8 miles along the road. That’s as far as I have looked.
@@utahrockhoundingcouple I have found some 20 lb pieces that look pretty solid along Tom’s Best. Agate Hill is mostly small, highly fractured pieces. I have not found much there big enough to slab.
@@charleslupicawow! That sounds like an amazing spot! We will have to go check it out the next time we are down there. Thanks so much!
I have some nice chunks from Brian Head that are not fractured and I love them but otherwise a lot of it's cracked up.
OMG! They are all huge! Very cool area and your camera work out and about is really good for standing on ridiculously uneven surfaces. lol. Nice work and thanks for bringing us along. I have no sources of water for the dogs even though I live by big rivers..blue algae is real bad on dogs. They would love those cool creeks!
Domestic animals can wreck havoc on nature and nature fights back! Dogs are safer on a leash in nature…so are the cows and fish lol
Thank you! Often people are critical of the camera moving too much, but what many of those people fail to understand is that I'm also walking on wet rocks, a steep slope or climbing around and it's all a compromise. Actions cams are better for this but they cannot close focus, a gimbal smooths out video but they do not like dirt, dust, or water....etc.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding your close ups looked great. Short stints of bad camera movement don’t bother me all. In fact in your case it might add a reality element lol. It’s when the movement of a video never settles…can’t watch. Great fun full episode and the three of you did great.
Gorgeous area! Really great info as always. Happy you found some good stuff. Poor Laika will just has to dream about chasing cows.
It really is a lovely location.
I’ve been studying the geologic map of the area and there is a rock unit along Highway 143 in Castle Valley, close to where you are. That unit is said to have chalcedony seems from 1-3 feet think, locally up to 8’ in thickness. GPS: 37.6554,-112.7135. I was studying the map east of Panquitch today and found this rock unit. So, I haven’t been out to see if I can actually find a seam, but I’ll probably go out tomorrow morning to look.
Did you go check it out?
@@karolkuyper5488 we went out this morning and came back with a lot of rock but we haven’t found a seam yet. Today we went out a few miles on Forest Service Road 183 as far as we felt we could in a Jeep Cherokee. We’ll want to go back out in our Jeep Wrangler.
The area has a lot of promise.
All of those pieces you tossed back I would be keeping. I don't to many places to find agates. It's hard for me to hike into areas like that. Let alone know where to go here in Oregon.
I can't take them all and I we have plenty of rocks! :)
Fairburn agates are gemstones in that they sell for mega bucks though very rare! Still their value puts them in the gemstone market category.
So you think the value someone is willing to pay is what makes it a gemstone?
@@CurrentlyRockhounding sort of but more on the rarity of the stone which raises the value.
This is an excerpt from Wikipedia (I know not the best source 🤣) but categorizes it as a gemstone. The Fairburn Agate is a type of gemstone found in the agate beds of Southwestern South Dakota and Northwestern Nebraska. It is also the state gemstone of South Dakota.[1] Fairburns are characterized from other types of agate by their colors and the shape of the bands.[1][2]
This is why I was calling it a gemstone. I’m by no means an expert so don’t profess to know everything or even much about rocks as still learning.
@@makalapuamegs1056 I guess the way I see it rarity and value are subjective.
Maybe ill make a poll and see what people think. If presented with the options of an agate being a gemstone, a diamond, or both, which would win?
It's great to have so much material that you can be picky.
How is your shop set up coming along?
The shop is coming along and now that it's a little cooler I can really get some work done in it.
I'm really having to redo just about everything in the space which takes time.
Did you get a new camera? The focusing is really good.
I have been running the Sony ZVE10 with a Sony 11mm 1.8 lens for about 3 or 4 months now. It's a pretty good setup for filming.
I would like to upgrade my DJI Mics to the new DJI Mics 2.0 so I no long need a wire to attach them to the camera.
Agate and jasper depending on the type can be semi precious gem stone also gem stone but it very much depends on the type and rarity.
I call agate gem stone of the local river I'm at because most rivers don't have gem stones in them. Lol 👍
Oh piece of candy. Oh piece o candy. O piece a candy. - Homer Simpson. Also Jared
It wasn’t Homer Simspon who said that, it was James Woods on Family Guy.
Wonder how much of a role glacial valleys versus erosion valleys plays in what you find
Any rock or mineral used to make a gem is a gemstone.
So then it has no meaning if any rock or mineral that someone cuts and polishes qualifies as a gemstone.
Have a question that’s not about rocks, but rock hounding wear? Where did you purchase the hoodie clothing you wear?
These are the cheap REI branded sun hoodies. They equal SPF 50 I think and they do a great job of keeping you cool on days that are hot or high UV index days.
@@CurrentlyRockhounding thank you as I am a REI member. 👍🏼❤️
I can't quite tell what kit you are carrying, but make sure you have bear spray with you, especially in those wooded locations.
Around here we only have black bears which are scared of everything. When we go into grizzly country, we both carry bear spray.
The stuff you’re getting today look very solid - lots of potential.
U did not just throw that back
It's catch and release rockhounding! :D
@@CurrentlyRockhounding uhgggg...u kill me sometimes..lol
Are you frickin kidding me????
I feel like i'm living in the promised land of rocks.