Killer finds, these calcite clams have on my radar for a couple years now, I plan when I finally get to visit Florida that I go rockhounding for these calcite clams!
Wow, that's a nice fossil bed. Even the closed clams with no calcite showing are nice display specimens. But the calcite is exquisite. All the stuff I've found on my last couple of trips to Florida were sparse - mostly in large piles made by the highway road crews. So I did get good material, but a lot of broken tips on the crystals. Awesome that you're able to pull them right out of the matrix where they're still pristine!
how do you know where to dig? how deep do you need to go in the very center of Florida to get deep enough to where it used to be ocean millions of years ago?
Hi just finished watching this video and wow did we love it. We just moved to Florida in Dec of 2022. I was wondering if you could please let me know where you where digging. Me and my wife love rockhounding. Thanks
Can you share your location? I'm in central FL, have years of no answer from rucks pit, and been searching for good locations for my disabled son and myself!
find me on facebook Crystal Miner Rocks. I will be posting an update as soon as I have something from on Ruck Pit. There has been some delays in reopening. Could be in a month... we shall see...
Those are amazing. We're going to start the drinking game. For every wow, you get a shot. 😁 All joking aside, beautiful clams. That fossil was awesome.
I plan on going on a 2 week trip to Florida the beginning of April and was wondering if you have a recommendations for going for calcite clam places? And another question would you be interested in collaborating on a video? I plan to try and and collect fossil like sharks tooth and bone, agatized coral, and of course calcite clams, but I am still in the research and planning phase.
What I wouldn’t do to get my hands on one of these❤ Woooooah! Sadly I’m in a wheelchair and lost both my legs 3 years ago so going rock/crystal hounding isn’t something I can do so it suck’s to miss out on so many amazing pieces. Love it Anthony 😊❤
I am happy to show you abit of the rockhounding work in my videos. next up is NY for Herkimers soon. Sorry to hear about your situation but I have no doubt that you will find a way to carve back out some of that joy in your life with collecting or thru others inspiring you. Thanks for watching and stayed tuned👍👍👌👌
@@crystalminerrocks6122 thank you so much Anthony. Also thanks for accepting my request to join your Facebook group. I am just in awe with all I’m seeing that I have never seen before. I have seen maaaany crystals & have a pretty decent collection of my own but wow you have some outstanding pieces. Thanks for the kind words and wishes. I look forward to watching your journey & being a part of it from this aspect in watching your videos. God bless ♥️
One vote for Kirby! Thanks for the kind words. I have been blessed with some luck. For every sweet one, there were many "DUD" and they all take the same amount of work to extract. LOL. I wish you two the best with Vanlife. It cannot be easy 👍
I'm in nw florida too. I've looked in limestone formations on the chipola and appalachicola rivers with no luck. It is in the florida caverns state park if you just want to view it though.
I haven't researched the geology in those locales as to the good calcification you see in here. The Hillsborough River is certainly in the zone for silica I believe - all that agatized corals in that area. Peace River, haven't heard of any myself. Sorry for the lack of input
@@crystalminerrocks6122 i understand that, can you disclose what city :) I'm trying to figure out where has better minerals in the soil. My Grandma owns land in the middle of nowhwre but idk if her area is worth digging it :)
Thanks for sharing this awesomeness
You are welcome. Thanks for watching
Killer finds, these calcite clams have on my radar for a couple years now, I plan when I finally get to visit Florida that I go rockhounding for these calcite clams!
Wow, that's a nice fossil bed. Even the closed clams with no calcite showing are nice display specimens. But the calcite is exquisite. All the stuff I've found on my last couple of trips to Florida were sparse - mostly in large piles made by the highway road crews. So I did get good material, but a lot of broken tips on the crystals. Awesome that you're able to pull them right out of the matrix where they're still pristine!
Finally hit some really sweet pieces. Thanks
how do you know where to dig? how deep do you need to go in the very center of Florida to get deep enough to where it used to be ocean millions of years ago?
Hi just finished watching this video and wow did we love it. We just moved to Florida in Dec of 2022. I was wondering if you could please let me know where you where digging. Me and my wife love rockhounding. Thanks
I was wondering the same
Holy cow dude!!! Freaking mammoth tooth!!! 🤯 I came for the calcite 😂 freaking amazing finds! Congratulations Anthony 👍🏼
I like to give my viewers nice surprises👍
Really enjoyed the video. Congrats on the amazing finds!
Thanks for watching👍👍
awe man...I missed the premier. Dang.
This was a great one man, that calcite is so cool.
Chat with ya soon buddy
Hope you enjoyed it👍👍
You found some good ones
Indeed. This place is quite different and an Adventure!!!
Can you share your location? I'm in central FL, have years of no answer from rucks pit, and been searching for good locations for my disabled son and myself!
find me on facebook Crystal Miner Rocks. I will be posting an update as soon as I have something from on Ruck Pit. There has been some delays in reopening. Could be in a month... we shall see...
Those are amazing. We're going to start the drinking game. For every wow, you get a shot. 😁
All joking aside, beautiful clams. That fossil was awesome.
LOL. I am a light weight. then I'd just start dropping and breaking my beautiful crystals!. LOL🤣🤣
Nice finds. I'm going to cruise over to dhm tomorrow and try to get a little rock fix 🙃
Dig Paul Dig ... tunnel in!!!. Have fun & thanks for watching
dang thats some beauties ,what a trip , couldnt even pick a favorite , i like em all
LOL. yeah. Figure I'd torment my viewers! I love them all... even the small ones. 👍👍
This site looks better than the fort drum site
WOW, you found some pretty fantastic pieces!
Thanks Michelle
I plan on going on a 2 week trip to Florida the beginning of April and was wondering if you have a recommendations for going for calcite clam places? And another question would you be interested in collaborating on a video? I plan to try and and collect fossil like sharks tooth and bone, agatized coral, and of course calcite clams, but I am still in the research and planning phase.
Find me on Facebook. Crystal Miner Rocks👍👍
Gohan is the ONE
Totally Epic!!!!
Conģrats!! Killer finds!!
Amazing fossil rockhounding
Thank Jhon. This "high"will last for the rest of the year or longer. Heheheh. Thanks for watching
What I wouldn’t do to get my hands on one of these❤ Woooooah! Sadly I’m in a wheelchair and lost both my legs 3 years ago so going rock/crystal hounding isn’t something I can do so it suck’s to miss out on so many amazing pieces. Love it Anthony 😊❤
I am happy to show you abit of the rockhounding work in my videos. next up is NY for Herkimers soon. Sorry to hear about your situation but I have no doubt that you will find a way to carve back out some of that joy in your life with collecting or thru others inspiring you. Thanks for watching and stayed tuned👍👍👌👌
@@crystalminerrocks6122 thank you so much Anthony. Also thanks for accepting my request to join your Facebook group. I am just in awe with all I’m seeing that I have never seen before. I have seen maaaany crystals & have a pretty decent collection of my own but wow you have some outstanding pieces. Thanks for the kind words and wishes. I look forward to watching your journey & being a part of it from this aspect in watching your videos. God bless ♥️
Amazing.
I have to go with "War Machine" but it was hard to choose, they are all awesome!
He does a great job keeping the rift raft away. 🤣🤣 Excellent taste
@@crystalminerrocks6122 Why thank you, sir!
These are so awesome man! We have never found fossils like this and its inspiring ! You found so many lol SO far your find at 8:38 is our favorite!
One vote for Kirby! Thanks for the kind words. I have been blessed with some luck. For every sweet one, there were many "DUD" and they all take the same amount of work to extract. LOL. I wish you two the best with Vanlife. It cannot be easy 👍
That cap coming off at 21 minutes was awesome! Thats our favorite!
Nevermind - the bonus one lol
Gohan!!!
nice pieces, where are you digging in florida?
Hi Brad. It's a private location in central Florida.
@@crystalminerrocks6122 understood thank you for answering
I’m up in north west Florida. Is it possible to find calcite in this area too??
If you are referring to like Pensacola area, I have not heard of anyone saying that and I haven't been there my self. Sorry. I dont know
@@crystalminerrocks6122 thanks anyway! Guess I need to just get out there and look😊
I'm in nw florida too. I've looked in limestone formations on the chipola and appalachicola rivers with no luck. It is in the florida caverns state park if you just want to view it though.
i was wondering where you went in florida for rock hunting
Hi. This was private property so I can't disclose as its not my site.
What about the peace river or Hillsborough river
I haven't researched the geology in those locales as to the good calcification you see in here. The Hillsborough River is certainly in the zone for silica I believe - all that agatized corals in that area. Peace River, haven't heard of any myself. Sorry for the lack of input
@@crystalminerrocks6122 thank u brother!!
Where were you in fl to find these?
Hi. Its a private location so I can't disclose it. Amazing specimens. blessed to have been invited
@@crystalminerrocks6122 i understand that, can you disclose what city :) I'm trying to figure out where has better minerals in the soil. My Grandma owns land in the middle of nowhwre but idk if her area is worth digging it :)