There is definitely amazonite and smokey quartz to be found in CO, sometimes stuck together. The School of Mines geology museum has some cool examples of things you can find in the state.
Great informative rock hunting, like seeing how you find so many great finds. And Daisy is just fun to watch her running around becoming a dog fish when she finds some water.
Nice stones! I forget more than I remember when shown what stone is what, but if I like it I keep it. Maybe have some good specimens, but like I said, dunno what they are! Love your videos and Dixie is an added attraction! She’s not afraid of that dog, she just doesn’t want to be bothered lol
That man tried to throw Meminer off cause the man saw him by the mother loud ( joke). I like the music in this video. Great place to send the time and find treasure.
Fantastic adventure sweet rocks man some of them sure had a beautiful sheen to them fantastic finds man I would have to biggest pack in that honey hole awesome awesome daisy sure liked that area not so hard on her paws be safe
I've been here when I was young. I was there when they had just turned the piles. There were 4 to 5 foot Tourmaline crystals in quartz everywhere. I still have a massive Tourmaline point end that is about 10cm across.
I'm so glad to see a new gem hunting episode. I love the epidote that you have collected previously and it was really cool to see the beryl you found. Happy hunting and may Daisy find a heated pool of water to go have some fun in!
Daisy was hot from running around, so she appreciated the cool water. Soon all the ponds will be frozen, so she has to get as many swims in as she can. ;-)
Awesome place to collect, beautiful scenery getting there and the one thing you probably didn't know is Al Capone's gettaway cabin is right next to the pit! Go to the store and ask the locals.
@@McChrister I understand he was there a number of times. A good place to relax and enjoy the out of doors. No doubt, it was also a bug out spot in case things got harry. Makes me wonder what might be hidden somewhere on the property (gold, guns, money, etc)? Heck, just finding a cufflink would be cool
Good to see daisy again. I don't think I have a specimen of grasshopperite yet. I like the tourmaline embedded in quartz !! Very nice stuff !! Thanks for the trip to the site. I have so much on my bucket list now that I'll have to live past 100 to get er all done... Regards to the family !! It was good to see you again, doing what you like best !!!
That grasshopper was fast. I slowed his jump down in the video and it was still fast. You can have all the grasshoppers you want for your collection. I don't think anybody will mind.
My last lab would break ice in a stream when it was -10 outside, just so she could lie down in it. No wonder they have web feet. They are water creatures. ;-)
That place looks awesome. I could spend a whole weekend there. Lots of rocks to make jewelry with. I've cabbed up amazonite before. It's surprisingly hard.
You absolutely must be a mind reader. No joke, I was getting ready to ask what makes the quartz smokey right as you explained it. Caught me off guard for sure! Please use your powers for good, lol. 🙂
been watching these while i’m out hunting, can’t get enough! so informative how you speak about things. this is the exact way i learn things so it is so helpful. inspiring me to wanna go check these places out
So many different kinds of minerals! I would have a hard time identifying anything except maybe tourmaline and quartz. I can see myself taking a picture of the mineral samples and keeping my phone on, trying to see what I'm looking for. It sure looks like fun, though.
The display board helped, but it still a bit difficult, especially when they are dirty and broken. The best thing to do is take out what looks OK and make decisions at your leisure later.
@@McChrister If you notice, most of my collecting here was "blue" or "black". Anything with these colours were worthwhile collecting. Have to wash them to know specifically what they are. For example, it was difficult out there to tell when I had a dark smokey or a tourmaline or ??. All are worthwhile to put into the pocket.
This was so enjoyable to watch you go through all the rocks. My favorite was when you were digging through the bank where you never know what can unearth for the first time!
Most definitely carry a spray bottle full of water to this site or take your sifter full of finds to the pool of water to clean them all off !!! Nice finds. ☺️
Having a small spray bottle of H2O on hand might help identity. I've used it in the high desert. You can always use it to spray your face too in scorching heat.
Ooh la la! Yep it's the same expression that Yvonne used in her comment, though I had not seen the comments when I thought to use that expression. As I said to her, it seemed like an appropriate response to your beautiful gems (when you get through working your talent on them, that is). How good it is to find such a place and at that price very cool. All my life I wanted to get over to the Phoenix Opal Mines in Arizona and never made it. For many years there was a standard fee of fifty bucks a day or you could buy a bucket of whatever they fill it up with and take it with you, for twenty five bucks. Those days are gone and now they want somewhere around two hundred and fifty bucks a day. Whew! I'm still tempted, but not so much, if ya know what I mean. Looking forward to your finished gems, You Miner. : ) Hugs, pets and scratches, wherever appropriate.
@@meMiner, I wish nobody would, then they couldn't charge that price. I don't get out in public much. Here's why .... A few years back The medical field informed me that I would be in a wheelchair or dead within five years if I didn't quit working and either lay down or stand, because of the damage to my spine the amalgam/mercury fillings I received as a child had done, cavities basically caused by moving from country to town and their use of fluoride in the drinking water. Then a real fiasco. Due to that mercury damage I removed all of my teeth, only to be told the acrylic base (as in fake nails acrylic) of the dentures that were too big and had already been made, that (I am extremely Allergic to and they knew ahead of time), is the Only base they use. I've never found anybody to make me dentures with a different base substance, but still hoping for some genius to figure it out. Thailand said they could make me a base of sterling silver. Any thoughts, Dear? Reaching out for answers. : ) After a year of talking on line with (doctors?) the mercury problem was addressed somewhat, but not the false nail acrylic denture base. I see this issue as a potential problem for everyone. Hey Thanks for taking a moment to read this. It helps me to interact and possibly receive some solutions. Don't know for sure why I chose to tell you, but perhaps there is a reason, eh? : ) Happy gem making!
@@MerAngel12121 Considering the issues, I would not suggest silver. Ceramic or gold. Sounds like a horrible struggle. Sounds like you need to get into a Professional for some help. I'd suggest checking with a University Hospital for their advice or to point you to an expert.
@@meMiner, I Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your interest and kind words in response to my situation. I have emailed and spoken with many professionals in the dental trade throughout the US and a few other countries and the base they all use is standard procedure. many people may be allergic to their denture base and don't realize the source of their symptoms. To remove the mercury I have been drinking a green drink made up of celery, cilantro, cucumbers and lemon., blended with water and raw apple juice. It has done wonders for removing all heavy metals. Thank you again, youMiner. : )
ewwwlala..now thats my kinda spot!... I buy jewelry form a gal who makes her own rings and such ..and if I remember correctly she charges a very pretty penny for amazonite?..sweet video!..thoses guys were a trip...semed to know their stuff too...peace!
Yvonne, Ya wanna hear something that is a trip? I had not read any comments, had not scrolled down al at that point and I was thinking how I would start my comment and this is it .... Ooh la la. When I picture all those lovely rocks made into brilliant, polished gems, it seemed appropriate and still does. "Great minds think alike", as they say. : )
Some time with a hammer near the pit would yield some unfractured results, but it sure is easy to find rocks in the waste dump. For stones that will be cabbed or tumbled, that is the place to probably collect.
Small channels like this one are gems themselves. You can never cover how many different specimens and even how many cool gemstones and minerals there are in the world with even 100 small TH-cam channels. I think you should make a video showing your gemstone/mineral collection, many people including me love those videos
My favorite collecting spot in all of Bancroft. Over 50 species, mostly micro. Abundant cutting rough, if your timing is right. They turn the dumps over for the Bancroft Gemboree, but seldom blast. Best aquamarine in Ontario, if not all of Canada, but it is very rare.
I loved this! I wish I knew more about rocks and what to look for. Also, I am in Louisville KY. Does anyone know where to go rock hunting in my area? We have the Ohio River. But I am not sure where to go to. I was hoping you would show that Tourmiline that was surrounded, that you found earlier on. Now, THAT i would have known to collect. lol But the rest I would have walked over and had no clue! Now, maybe next time, I will see something! Thanks. Give Daisey a good pet from me!
Wow this was the best day that I've had at the Beryl Pit so far. That was me and Bill's fifth trip there and I finally found some large Blue Beryl crystals as well as some really great Tourmaline. I didn't even realize how many nice pieces you found that day you totally killed it! We have to try some other spots next year or maybe even Beryl Pit Part 2..
Dicksmash McIroncock OMG! Your username is hilarious! My husband and I agreed that we’d love to hang with you guys and talk rocks! I love Canadians! You’re all so chill compared to us uptight Americans! 😬
I found tumbling amazonite to be a bit finicky. It likes to chip and fracture along cleavage planes. Since it's a little softer the polish isn't super glossy. Still a pretty rock to tumble though!
Loved this so much meMiner! I went here two summers ago and was in heaven! Came out with so many beautiful pieces, similar to which you show at the end. I hope to get back here this summer. Such wonderful memories....and such a special place. Love to you - I hope you are on the mend XO LeeAnn
We killed it when it was raining. The rocks were so obvious. I am not sure the site is open this year. You will want to check before driving all that way for nothing.
Really enjoy your videos, some lovely specimens there, we have a lot of similar minerals over here in Cornwall UK, quartz, (smoky, amethyst), tourmaline etc. are common, a real cheap day out trouble is your rucksack is never big enough :-).
There is some great collecting in Quebec, but the only place I have personally tried was between Kipawa and Ville-Marie and gold panning in the Eastern Townships. So much more exploring can be done in your province.
I find so many rocks like these and some are just fascinating, but I would like advice or if you could look at a few if I sent photos? Cause I'm getting quite the collection and if they are just "rock" I would like to put back in planters or something. Do you have a email?
It would be nice if you could make a inlayed table with all your sliced rock specimens like a mosaic maybe a interesting project for your later on it would look cool and showcase all the different types of rocks and crystals.
Awesome to see the specimen of peristerite on the board, color and shine is dead on for something I found a couple weeks ago that I think folks have been confusing with moonstone in the location I was digging.
@@meMiner thank you for the clarification. Almost all of the feldspar at the location I've been digging is the pink potassium stuff rather than albite or translucent. do you know offhand if there's a separate designation for potassium feldspars with similar iridescent appearance or is it all under that same classification?
And of course you explained everything I asked by the end of the video, sorry for getting ahead of things while trying to watch in pieces. Thanks for putting up with my impatience. :) Looks like you had a really successful day, the contrast between the beryl and the host rock is gorgeous. This spot gets added to my "if I ever get up to canada to rockhound" list for sure. Thanks for sharing the adventure. :)
I went to Beryl pit back in June. After spending most of the day at the Miller property... and talking to M. Miller, a very nice guy. The owner at Beryl pit is not particularly gracious... I did not stay very long, I collected all kinds of rocks that I did not sort yet. I should have watched your video before going... I will return in Spring. Thanks. Xoxo from the federal capital 😁
The owner of the Miller is a super guy. What I learned about Beryl Pit on my only visit is you want to be there when it rains or bring your own spray bottle. Nice rocks jump out at you when wet
@@meMiner It's a good idea. Thank you. I checked my Beryl pit rock samples yesterday... "rotten" beryl, pieces of tourmaline, smoky quartz with... purple stuff .. amethyst ?
laugh when Daisy comes up, sounds like a mini steam engine doing a drive by :P
chug chug chug ...
Orez Brilliant comment! Now I am going to have to watch the video again and envision a little steam train!!LoL...🙌🏼😂🚂
Fun indeed, it is a great spot. Lots of nice finds.
Daisy is in her element too! :)
And she got to sleep in the camper at night. Doesn't get any better than that for her. ;-)
Love the videos meMiner! I just recently moved to Colorado and once this snows gone its time to see what I can find while channeling my inner meMiner!
As you know, some great opportunities there. Good luck with it.
There is definitely amazonite and smokey quartz to be found in CO, sometimes stuck together. The School of Mines geology museum has some cool examples of things you can find in the state.
Just got back from crystal lake with a bunch of peristerite 👍 can't wait to see what you do with yours. Cabbing seems to work well.
Crystal Lake is a great spot. I want to scuba dive it.
Great informative rock hunting, like seeing how you find so many great finds. And Daisy is just fun to watch her running around becoming a dog fish when she finds some water.
Daisy loves water, like I love rocks. ;-)
Ronald Warren And do anything in her power to avoid the growling hairy beast! Haha....Poor thing.😂😢
So many minerals! That looks like great fun. I'm glad that Daisy had a nice pond to wallow in. Labs gotta have water! Thanks, meMiner!
She gets hot running around. I had water for her, but she loves to find her own.
@@meMiner My labs had noses for water. If it was just a muddy little puddle they found it!
@@gwynnfarrell1856 Daisy too. ;-)
Nice stones! I forget more than I remember when shown what stone is what, but if I like it I keep it. Maybe have some good specimens, but like I said, dunno what they are! Love your videos and Dixie is an added attraction! She’s not afraid of that dog, she just doesn’t want to be bothered lol
Daisy is a lover, not a fighter. ;-)
I think I saw my favorite, meMinerite, and that oh so rare Daisyite.
Daisy left a Daisyite on the trail when she ran in. ;-)
😂😂😂😂🍻👍
meMiner Was it smokey?🙊😬
@@McChrister It was steaming. ;-)
You seem so nice and calm. It must be lovely to go on these adventures with you.
I get excited, but I guess it doesn't show on camera. LOL
@@meMiner XD
Love these videos. Thanks for sharing. Wish I had places like this in Indiana
There are some possible spots to check out. Look at the maps on mindat.org
Dude! That's some beautiful stones. The way you were taking it out the old tailings, is how I love rock collecting.
It must be incredible right after they turn the tailings over.
Cool man, thank you Greg.
Thanks for dropping by
Meeting these young adventurers seems fun; you were useful to them anyway as if they were familiar to you.
That was the first time we met. But we got along really well. I guess it helps to have a mutual interest.
Really enjoyed the video. You found some really nice pieces. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them later. Thanks for sharing. Davin
Stacking up the rocks for a long winter. ;-)
Beautiful finds
Thanks Andrea!
That man tried to throw Meminer off cause the man saw him by the mother loud ( joke). I like the music in this video. Great place to send the time and find treasure.
Don't get between meMiner and a good rock. ;-)
Hahaha
Oh he’s a scallywagger!
Fantastic adventure sweet rocks man some of them sure had a beautiful sheen to them fantastic finds man I would have to biggest pack in that honey hole awesome awesome daisy sure liked that area not so hard on her paws be safe
The rocks were not sharp or hot....so Daisy loved it
That black tourmaline in quartz is worth the price of admission alone.
And guess what? It is still there. I went back to get it after wandering around and couldn't find it. Made somebody's day, I am sure.
@@meMiner Ah!...there's one that got away....
That happens to me quite often. On the other hand, I have found good stuff from others who made the same mistake.
I've been here when I was young. I was there when they had just turned the piles. There were 4 to 5 foot Tourmaline crystals in quartz everywhere. I still have a massive Tourmaline point end that is about 10cm across.
Amazing
4 to 5 foot tourmalines? No. Now 4-5”, yes, that is possible.
LOL
Ended up with some nice rocks for future projects , great day out . Daisy should have taken the small dog to the pond , looked like it needed a bath.
That dog might sink. ;-)
johnny k Hahahaha, now that is a funny comment!🙌🏼😂
I'm so glad to see a new gem hunting episode. I love the epidote that you have collected previously and it was really cool to see the beryl you found. Happy hunting and may Daisy find a heated pool of water to go have some fun in!
Daisy was hot from running around, so she appreciated the cool water. Soon all the ponds will be frozen, so she has to get as many swims in as she can. ;-)
All right, found a hill full of the same stuff here about a month ago, today it's covered in Snow, major storm here
Hope you get a thaw and can get out before winter completely sets in
Terri Ann Bluejacket Where are you?....Hope not in Canada! But if so, it is unfortunately to be expected! Sigh....😒☹️🥺
Awesome place to collect, beautiful scenery getting there and the one thing you probably didn't know is Al Capone's gettaway cabin is right next to the pit! Go to the store and ask the locals.
I know about the cabin. It would be fun to visit and metal detect
JR Martindale Is this for real? Mmmm, intriguing!🤔🤷🏻♀️👍🏼
@@McChrister , so rumor has it. It was a hideaway, in case he had to go on the lam. I think he had investments near Brundell as well. Google it.
JR Martindale Very interesting....I will definitely Google this! Thanks for your prompt reply. Cheers👍🏼🍻🙂
@@McChrister I understand he was there a number of times. A good place to relax and enjoy the out of doors. No doubt, it was also a bug out spot in case things got harry. Makes me wonder what might be hidden somewhere on the property (gold, guns, money, etc)? Heck, just finding a cufflink would be cool
Good to see daisy again. I don't think I have a specimen of grasshopperite yet. I like the tourmaline embedded in quartz !! Very nice stuff !! Thanks for the trip to the site. I have so much on my bucket list now that I'll have to live past 100 to get er all done... Regards to the family !! It was good to see you again, doing what you like best !!!
That grasshopper was fast. I slowed his jump down in the video and it was still fast. You can have all the grasshoppers you want for your collection. I don't think anybody will mind.
All you can carry for 10 bucks!😀. "Sorry Sir, you can't back your trailer in here". 😫
LOL
@1:03 Typical Lab. "If there's water, I'm in it!". 😀. Gotta love a dog you can trust to roam, but stay close. Good girl Daisy!
My last lab would break ice in a stream when it was -10 outside, just so she could lie down in it. No wonder they have web feet. They are water creatures. ;-)
Cool hunt for $10 !!!!!!!
And that's $10 CDN. Probably the price of a Grande Caramel Frappuccino in USD. LOL
@@meMiner No idea I don't drink that stuff !!! LOL
That place looks awesome. I could spend a whole weekend there. Lots of rocks to make jewelry with. I've cabbed up amazonite before. It's surprisingly hard.
I tried tumbling amazonite a while back. It looks nice but I suspect it would be better to cab feldspar rather than tumble it.
You absolutely must be a mind reader. No joke, I was getting ready to ask what makes the quartz smokey right as you explained it. Caught me off guard for sure! Please use your powers for good, lol. 🙂
LOL
three6ohchris I think @meMiner needs to find a crystal ball and hit all the fairs in the summer!🔮🧙🏻♂️
@@McChrister I have crystal balls, but they don't seem to give me extra powers.
been watching these while i’m out hunting, can’t get enough! so informative how you speak about things. this is the exact way i learn things so it is so helpful. inspiring me to wanna go check these places out
So many different kinds of minerals! I would have a hard time identifying anything except maybe tourmaline and quartz. I can see myself taking a picture of the mineral samples and keeping my phone on, trying to see what I'm looking for. It sure looks like fun, though.
The display board helped, but it still a bit difficult, especially when they are dirty and broken. The best thing to do is take out what looks OK and make decisions at your leisure later.
KatyDid Haha, that would be me as well! I need the reference....HH and GL.🙏🏼🍀❤️
@@McChrister If you notice, most of my collecting here was "blue" or "black". Anything with these colours were worthwhile collecting. Have to wash them to know specifically what they are. For example, it was difficult out there to tell when I had a dark smokey or a tourmaline or ??. All are worthwhile to put into the pocket.
This was so enjoyable to watch you go through all the rocks. My favorite was when you were digging through the bank where you never know what can unearth for the first time!
Awesome I bet daisy would even carry some rocks for you without a hesitation she is so happy to be out with u
I should make her a vest with pockets. ;-)
Most definitely carry a spray bottle full of water to this site or take your sifter full of finds to the pool of water to clean them all off !!! Nice finds. ☺️
Water would be a big help at this site.
meMiner, yes it would! Can't wait to see what you do with the beautiful crystals you found. Looking forward to that video.☺️
Having a small spray bottle of H2O on hand might help identity. I've used it in the high desert. You can always use it to spray your face too in scorching heat.
Depends where the water comes from. LOL
Danish Native Great suggestion!🤙🏼💦
You and Daisy in your happy place! Havavgudun.
We love exploring new places (together). ;-)
Nice hunt. My birthstone is moon stone but I always thought it was more purple in color. The piece you had here was very pretty.
www.mindat.org/min-2774.html
@@meMiner cool. Thank you for the information. Very interesting.
I love mindat for info. Tons of good info and really knowledgeable people with input onto the site.
I will definitely be checking that out more. Thank you again.
oh how I like easy finds
Cheap and easy. More can be said about my preferences, but I'd better not. ;-)
meMiner 🤔🤷🏻♀️😱
that text to speech at the beginning really caught me off guard!
I thought it would be funny (and more accurate than me trying to say it)
Really enjoyed!
Thanks buddy
Thanks for the nice comment
I like watching treasure hunting . The tourmaline was especially nice.
Looks like a wonderland to me! Thanks.
I agree. A pretty neat place.
That was awesome. Daisy is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
Such a Bob Ross voice, its pleasant to listen to you as you work.
Good share, thanks man! #KEEP POSTING!
thanks
This was a joy ! Thanks , now I know how they are lifted , wow
thanks
Nice outing and some nice finds. Thanks for sharing, GL, HH and take care.
It was a fun day. We got completely soaked by the rain and had a blast.
Great video, MeMiner. I do love your videos with the music and your gentle voice. Rock on and bring us more!
Ooh la la! Yep it's the same expression that Yvonne used in her comment, though I had not seen the comments when I thought to use that expression. As I said to her, it seemed like an appropriate response to your beautiful gems (when you get through working your talent on them, that is). How good it is to find such a place and at that price very cool. All my life I wanted to get over to the Phoenix Opal Mines in Arizona and never made it. For many years there was a standard fee of fifty bucks a day or you could buy a bucket of whatever they fill it up with and take it with you, for twenty five bucks. Those days are gone and now they want somewhere around two hundred and fifty bucks a day. Whew! I'm still tempted, but not so much, if ya know what I mean. Looking forward to your finished gems, You Miner. : ) Hugs, pets and scratches, wherever appropriate.
I would never pay that. ;-)
@@meMiner, I wish nobody would, then they couldn't charge that price.
I don't get out in public much. Here's why .... A few years back The medical field informed me that I would be in a wheelchair or dead within five years if I didn't quit working and either lay down or stand, because of the damage to my spine the amalgam/mercury fillings I received as a child had done, cavities basically caused by moving from country to town and their use of fluoride in the drinking water. Then a real fiasco. Due to that mercury damage I removed all of my teeth, only to be told the acrylic base (as in fake nails acrylic) of the dentures that were too big and had already been made, that (I am extremely Allergic to and they knew ahead of time), is the Only base they use. I've never found anybody to make me dentures with a different base substance, but still hoping for some genius to figure it out. Thailand said they could make me a base of sterling silver. Any thoughts, Dear? Reaching out for answers. : ) After a year of talking on line with (doctors?) the mercury problem was addressed somewhat, but not the false nail acrylic denture base. I see this issue as a potential problem for everyone. Hey Thanks for taking a moment to read this. It helps me to interact and possibly receive some solutions. Don't know for sure why I chose to tell you, but perhaps there is a reason, eh? : ) Happy gem making!
@@MerAngel12121 Considering the issues, I would not suggest silver. Ceramic or gold. Sounds like a horrible struggle. Sounds like you need to get into a Professional for some help. I'd suggest checking with a University Hospital for their advice or to point you to an expert.
@@meMiner, I Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your interest and kind words in response to my situation. I have emailed and spoken with many professionals in the dental trade throughout the US and a few other countries and the base they all use is standard procedure. many people may be allergic to their denture base and don't realize the source of their symptoms. To remove the mercury I have been drinking a green drink made up of celery, cilantro, cucumbers and lemon., blended with water and raw apple juice. It has done wonders for removing all heavy metals. Thank you again, youMiner. : )
Yeah. Heavy metals belong on a shelf, not in one's mouth. I am rooting for you. Keep strong.
ewwwlala..now thats my kinda spot!... I buy jewelry form a gal who makes her own rings and such ..and if I remember correctly she charges a very pretty penny for amazonite?..sweet video!..thoses guys were a trip...semed to know their stuff too...peace!
We had a blast together.
Yvonne, Ya wanna hear something that is a trip? I had not read any comments, had not scrolled down al at that point and I was thinking how I would start my comment and this is it .... Ooh la la. When I picture all those lovely rocks made into brilliant, polished gems, it seemed appropriate and still does. "Great minds think alike", as they say. : )
What do you do with them, after you get them home? Do you put them in a tumbler, or what?
I put them in a box and will play with some during the winter. The quartz will tumble well but the feldspars might be better to cab
got about 20 bags if rocks to sort myself, may of lost my mind, Fluorite fever green, purple, amazonite, wow LOOK Out
fractured mostly but who cares....
Some time with a hammer near the pit would yield some unfractured results, but it sure is easy to find rocks in the waste dump. For stones that will be cabbed or tumbled, that is the place to probably collect.
great vid as always
Thanks Kevin
😊Your videos are wonderful😃🤔 it’s like I’m there⛏👀😁👍✊️
Such a nice thing to say. Thanks
that was one heck of an adventure … breath-taking …
Thanks. We had fun.
I liked Thank you so much
In my excitement, I forgot that rock. Next person along got a nice specimen.
Dang id pay you 50 to go back for me. Plus gas. And shipping costs. Lol
It think it cost me $100 each way just for gas, not to mention the meat snacks for Daisy. LOL I'd go back just for the fun of it, thought. ;-)
Aqua Chigger said to check you out...so here I am...pretty cool. Very interesting. Thank-you!
Awesome! Thank you!
That was interesting. Love the Beryl. Did a Geology course at James Cook Uni 20 years ago for interest sake, but never went gemstone hunting.
Small channels like this one are gems themselves. You can never cover how many different specimens and even how many cool gemstones and minerals there are in the world with even 100 small TH-cam channels.
I think you should make a video showing your gemstone/mineral collection, many people including me love those videos
A good idea for a video for sure
My favorite collecting spot in all of Bancroft. Over 50 species, mostly micro. Abundant cutting rough, if your timing is right. They turn the dumps over for the Bancroft Gemboree, but seldom blast. Best aquamarine in Ontario, if not all of Canada, but it is very rare.
Good to know!
Nice! Thank you for sharing
Thanks much Michelle
I loved this! I wish I knew more about rocks and what to look for. Also, I am in Louisville KY. Does anyone know where to go rock hunting in my area? We have the Ohio River. But I am not sure where to go to. I was hoping you would show that Tourmiline that was surrounded, that you found earlier on. Now, THAT i would have known to collect. lol But the rest I would have walked over and had no clue! Now, maybe next time, I will see something! Thanks. Give Daisey a good pet from me!
This might help get you started. If you play with these maps, you can find known spots in an area:
www.mindat.org/loc-106869.html
@@meMiner OH THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Cant wait to check it out! Keep your fingers crossed for me
@@wordswritteninred7171 It is always fun to explore. Good luck!
they say when a dog pants they are happy/laughing
They cannot purr, but they compensate.
Savio Toronto I thought the same thing, he jaws must have been sore at the end of the day! LoL👅😄😛
Wow this was the best day that I've had at the Beryl Pit so far.
That was me and Bill's fifth trip there and I finally found some large Blue Beryl crystals as well as some really great Tourmaline.
I didn't even realize how many nice pieces you found that day you totally killed it! We have to try some other spots next year or maybe even Beryl Pit Part 2..
I would 'hound with both of you anytime. I had a blast.
I am uploading the video now of the other mine we visited.
Troy lol Billa told me this was your name haha
Dicksmash McIroncock OMG! Your username is hilarious! My husband and I agreed that we’d love to hang with you guys and talk rocks! I love Canadians! You’re all so chill compared to us uptight Americans! 😬
Cool little adventure.😎
We had a blast, especially once the rain really came down and washed up the rocks
That "clear quartz" looks an awful lot like your dog Daisy...oh wait, upon seeing the scene again, I see what you're talking about. ;p LOL
Cool spot! nice variety of minerals
It was my first time there. I liked it and had lots of fun
Well that was fun!!
Wow. Very cool. Learning things here - I need to dig out my minerals book
Go for it!
Oooo I love morganite, it's my favourite gemstone.
I found tumbling amazonite to be a bit finicky. It likes to chip and fracture along cleavage planes. Since it's a little softer the polish isn't super glossy. Still a pretty rock to tumble though!
I had the same experience. Still, it is fun to try
Loved this so much meMiner! I went here two summers ago and was in heaven! Came out with so many beautiful pieces, similar to which you show at the end. I hope to get back here this summer. Such wonderful memories....and such a special place. Love to you - I hope you are on the mend XO LeeAnn
We killed it when it was raining. The rocks were so obvious. I am not sure the site is open this year. You will want to check before driving all that way for nothing.
Really enjoy your videos, some lovely specimens there, we have a lot of similar minerals over here in Cornwall UK, quartz, (smoky, amethyst), tourmaline etc. are common, a real cheap day out trouble is your rucksack is never big enough :-).
Sounds like fun. Anytime you get too much to carry is a good day. ;-)
Where do you go to mine crystals in the UK? I'd love to find somewhere to do it one day but can't seem to find anywhere
Wow! Love watching your videos!
I am from pei and all we have here is sandstone! Lol
It's a meMiner rock concert. Enjoyed ✌
Hee Haw, It will be more like a Brilliant Symphony after he transforms those rocks into radiant gems. : ) Rock Out!
@@MerAngel12121
So true. ⛏
@@TheReal-HeeHaw, : ) You know it. The transformation from a rock to a gem is a real thing of beauty.
Thank you that looked like fun...
this video makes me want to get off the coast for a weekend in the mountains!
Do it. ;-)
well done on that days effort..It looks a productive place to visit..
It is always fun to check out a new spot.
I need to get a Passport !!!!!!!! :) Happy Halloween !!
Come on up, but not now. We expect snow this week.
Thats Tracking Snow for ya !
Good for you! Pickers paradise 👍
It was fun. Got soaked by the rain, but now only remember the rocks. ;-)
Miigwetch (Algonquin) Thank You! Merci! It was a fabulous excursion ! New fan from Québec.
There is some great collecting in Quebec, but the only place I have personally tried was between Kipawa and Ville-Marie and gold panning in the Eastern Townships. So much more exploring can be done in your province.
Im going to have to take my daughter there, thanks!
Good luck. Hope you both have fun
I love your videos I also love finding fossils and minerals I have a huge collection of crystals and fossils at home
Great meetyouthere. Thanks for joining us.
And exactly why i wish i was your neighbor.
My neighbours keep moving away. I don't know why. LOL
That was a fun one to watch!!
Thanks Dawn
@@meMiner your welcome!
Amazing man 😍😍
Thanks Nikito
I find so many rocks like these and some are just fascinating, but I would like advice or if you could look at a few if I sent photos? Cause I'm getting quite the collection and if they are just "rock" I would like to put back in planters or something. Do you have a email?
I could spend all day there and still not want to leave
It would be nice if you could make a inlayed table with all your sliced rock specimens like a mosaic maybe a interesting project for your later on it would look cool and showcase all the different types of rocks and crystals.
good idea
Pepper n Daisy 🐶🐕☺️
Lisa Eriksen
"Can you believe Daisy is afraid of that?"
I'd be afraid of a dust mop that barked too! 😏
Pepper is such a sweet dog too though, don’t let her bark fool you 🥰
The dogs figure it out.
meMiner they’re better at it then people 😂.
For sure. There is no deception in dogs.
Awesome to see the specimen of peristerite on the board, color and shine is dead on for something I found a couple weeks ago that I think folks have been confusing with moonstone in the location I was digging.
Moonstone is the generic name. Lovely stuff. I hope to cab some this winter to see how it looks cut and polished
@@meMiner thank you for the clarification. Almost all of the feldspar at the location I've been digging is the pink potassium stuff rather than albite or translucent. do you know offhand if there's a separate designation for potassium feldspars with similar iridescent appearance or is it all under that same classification?
@@SkateSoup same as far as I know
And of course you explained everything I asked by the end of the video, sorry for getting ahead of things while trying to watch in pieces. Thanks for putting up with my impatience. :) Looks like you had a really successful day, the contrast between the beryl and the host rock is gorgeous. This spot gets added to my "if I ever get up to canada to rockhound" list for sure. Thanks for sharing the adventure. :)
@@SkateSoup Well, make that list "if I ever get to eastern Ontario". Canada is pretty big. LOL
4:38 some real nice green small popping Amazonites there! Love them.
help I've lost my mind rocks so many pretty ones and a hill side I'd need a big dump truck, ahhhhhhh
hehe
Thats a nice haul from the beryl pit. Not bad for ten dollars. Does the envy show yet?
So how does that nice pile of rock and crystal get there?
Waste rock from an old mine
Great video !!
Thanks. It was a fun day.
NEVER 3VER TOUCH ANOTHER MANS BERYL
I went to Beryl pit back in June. After spending most of the day at the Miller property... and talking to M. Miller, a very nice guy.
The owner at Beryl pit is not particularly gracious... I did not stay very long, I collected all kinds of rocks that I did not sort yet.
I should have watched your video before going... I will return in Spring. Thanks.
Xoxo from the federal capital 😁
The owner of the Miller is a super guy. What I learned about Beryl Pit on my only visit is you want to be there when it rains or bring your own spray bottle. Nice rocks jump out at you when wet
@@meMiner It's a good idea. Thank you.
I checked my Beryl pit rock samples yesterday... "rotten" beryl, pieces of tourmaline, smoky quartz with... purple stuff .. amethyst ?
@@stefool I don't recall anyone finding amethyst there.
I'm jealous. I don't know of any place in the US like that!
Lots of Americans make a trip to this area and go home with rocks. ;-)