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You've NEVER SEEN Calcite Crystals Quite Like This! EPIC Florida Fossil Hunting and Rockhounding

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
  • This has been something I've really been wanting to do since my buddy Derek showed me some pieces of this incredible calcite he found a couple of years ago. These are fossil coral heads that have been replaced with beautiful pointy calcite crystals! It was a fun adventure searching for these treasures for two warm 80 degree January days here in Florida. Hope y'all enjoy the video!
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  • @michelewilliams2471
    @michelewilliams2471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Kyle, I am an elderly disabled woman who absolutely loves all crystals, rocks/minerals and fossils. I am no longer able to go rock hounding because of my disabilities. So, now I watch videos and I especially love your channel. I watch all of your videos and wish I could get out there. But, it is what it is. So thank you for allowing me to live through your enthusiasm for the love of nature and the wonderful creations this earth holds for us to find. I dont have any coral or calcite and wonder if it is possible to purchase a small one from you. If so how? Thank you for your time and keep on finding awesomeness!

    • @cristais_energypedraspreciosas
      @cristais_energypedraspreciosas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seu amor pelos cristais é algo interessante,, vc coleciona cristal?

    • @snijeznakraljica
      @snijeznakraljica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is so sweet, its winter right now and i dont go looking for crystals alot and and i love watching his channel

    • @janetphillips8196
      @janetphillips8196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome as usual

    • @kerinholmstrom250
      @kerinholmstrom250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I too am an elder woman with a love of the natural world. I've been a rockhound since a small child but sadly do to poor health, I have to enjoy it thru the lens of another generation! 😁🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

    • @christinewalley6829
      @christinewalley6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Michelle I totally agree with you. I am disabled to and can't do as much as I use to but love going on Kyle's Adventures.

  • @ryanshorts339
    @ryanshorts339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Derek has that "Dad who loves embarrassing his kids in public" vibe and I'm here for it. Oh yea, and SWEEEET finds!

  • @sleighridefishing9027
    @sleighridefishing9027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes! My favorite fossil and crystal collecting Duo! You guys always put a smile on my face and never disappoint with your finds!

  • @MichiganRocks
    @MichiganRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pancakes, I think I need a snack now.

  • @happyangler998
    @happyangler998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've lost me forever with the extra toasty flavor 😁

  • @rickross2709
    @rickross2709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love those coral calcite hedgehog nuggets!!

  • @hockeyrace
    @hockeyrace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ❤️❤️❤️. Great hunt 🤯. Your humor is awesome. When you two go together, I know I’m going to sit and laugh! You two are my favorite to watch on my TH-cam channels. Love it!
    Gorgeous finds. The large phallus shaped find was the best, in my opinion 😂😂😂.
    Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰.
    Stay Crystal 💫
    Mari.

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing how that is just sitting there waiting for you to pick it up. Really nice finds. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @tinastoddard5411
    @tinastoddard5411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay Mr. Kyle, because of you and Derek, I am now ripping open a bag of extra toasty Cheez-its. Just what I need. More snacks.

  • @tamitami9275
    @tamitami9275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find this a lot in my yard. Got to love Florida.

  • @LogicBeforeAuthorityOFFICIAL
    @LogicBeforeAuthorityOFFICIAL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @WILDKYLE Calcite was the top final layer that was on the Pyramids in Egypt. However is was removed by the Romans and used to build castles and Bacillicas around europe. Calcite has magnetic qualities and and concentrates light if shaped and polished correctly.

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pancakes, meatballs, (hungry?) and even hedgehogs and porcupines! Great coral crystals and descriptions! Thanks Kyle and Derek! It sure is fun going along on the hunt with you!

  • @veronicamoore3777
    @veronicamoore3777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your long hair. Looks healthy. That being said, I love the way you zoom in on the videos and give us a chance to look.

  • @nancymcshane3501
    @nancymcshane3501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll bet they’re not just Fluorescent, but Phosporescent as well!

  • @supernaturewee5442
    @supernaturewee5442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys found TONS! I wish we could have seen them all cleaned up!! 💚💚

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I made a video on them all cleaned up :)

  • @naomimakin1908
    @naomimakin1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Gosh where to start... You and TheRockMaster bring out the best and worst in each other an absolute joy to watch.... AND those crystals man they're beautiful.

  • @anniemenard5578
    @anniemenard5578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Niceeeee!
    Cristal + fossil ❤️🤟👍👏

  • @peachylife8419
    @peachylife8419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro , I'm so happy is hear your higher pitched voice when you find the beauties. Lol 🤟🤜🤛

  • @user-oc9hd3hu2v
    @user-oc9hd3hu2v หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are crazy!!!!! Having so much fun!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

  • @rachelmarche5877
    @rachelmarche5877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Wildkyle
    Rachel and Nigel from Norwich UK here! We love love your videos! So jealous of your shark teeth finds! Brilliant! Keep up the amazing finds! Thank you so much for sharing your passion!

  • @rockreader4298
    @rockreader4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kyle, my fave, as well as yours is the flora-looking piece you found, also the one you called a "flower of calcite" and Derek's hedgehog.

  • @bokunokintama5523
    @bokunokintama5523 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love crystallized coral fossils, they are just so beautiful.
    These remind me of the ones in Missouri.

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video my friend!!
    Thank you for sharing, full support from us to you!!

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Kyle. You guys in USA are lucky to have so many cool things to hunt for. Derek "The Rock Master" is a fun guy too. I hope to see some of these cleaned and bleached in another video.

  • @clintonmorris8222
    @clintonmorris8222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Be great to see those under UV

  • @okay7325
    @okay7325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Derek is the keeper to the museum, LOL night at the Museum kind a looks like that dude

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep I gotta come visit Florida. Maybe next year February… we’ll see…

  • @reneesingletary3031
    @reneesingletary3031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woo hoo. This should be fun 🤩

  • @adventuregal9575
    @adventuregal9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite pieces are the ones that show both the calcite crystals and the remains of the coral! Fantastic to see such amazing finds. Super jealous of your adventures!

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll be getting some in the mail :)

    • @adventuregal9575
      @adventuregal9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WILDKYLE I can’t wait! That’s really awesome! Btw what are you using to bleach the fossils with? I was curious because I have some creek stained stuff and was hoping for some insight on cleaning them. Especially the crystals that I find!

  • @TiffYG2133
    @TiffYG2133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:30 This is my favorite piece, it's almost heart shaped
    17:30 that one is very phallic looking 🤣

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes. We immediately were laughing at the phallic one 😂

  • @MatthewBaran
    @MatthewBaran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More more more!!! Loved the finds. Thanks wk!!

  • @icatz
    @icatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoa. Those are truly amazing! TFS 💖🦅🦅

  • @Rotnax
    @Rotnax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    going shopping in outdoor walmart for stone-age pleasure toys? definitely a good wildkyle video.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stone age pleasure toys OMG 😂😂😂

  • @wynja77
    @wynja77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming home from a long day of work with ended with an evening class and seeing you uploaded was just so perfect... Thank you! Now to watching!

  • @SWWisconsinMetalDetecting
    @SWWisconsinMetalDetecting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍 Wow, great video 👍

  • @marybeth6272
    @marybeth6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheez it's, Snickers and fossilized coral- sounds like the fixins for a great video! Love you guys ! 💕

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love you too Mary Beth! Thank you :)

  • @metteudengaard8831
    @metteudengaard8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need a little wagon for heavy rocks 😉

  • @largent45
    @largent45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Those are absolutely awesome finds! And of course, everything is made more fun when Derek the rock master, is with you! Those crystal corals were amazing, and it looked like they were everywhere! Im handicapped and live vicariously through people like you! Thank you for all your hard work and videos!

  • @TheoKellison
    @TheoKellison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im so early! On to watching😂

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey you are earlier than usual! Hahaha!

  • @mikejohnson515
    @mikejohnson515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got a piece you could make dirty jokes about....it looks EXACTLY like one!!

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh trust me I know the one you're talking about 😂

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those are awesome fossils, Kyle! Calcite is gorgeous!💖

  • @doctorofart
    @doctorofart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two buckets per person makes the carry much smoother. So does some cut off chunks of garden hose thrown over the handle.

  • @JaneEllenMusic
    @JaneEllenMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much fun! Can't wait to see the museum, please please please show it in detail!!

  • @sonnypate6808
    @sonnypate6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's absolutely amazing you can just pick em from the top of the ground. Killer crystal's.👍☮️

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hah! I always had a feeling that bad food gives a person superpowers, you just confirmed it! :-)

  • @deniseboese6724
    @deniseboese6724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! First! ♥️♥️

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good job Mom! Haha!

  • @janetpullen5210
    @janetpullen5210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful shapes what finds

  • @oaktree3
    @oaktree3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first fossil hunt here in California was ok - found a couple of things. But oh my goodness! I hope I can travel safely one day and find things as beautiful as those calcite crystal-covered fossils. Thank you so much for sharing your travels and excitement - it's helpful on bad days of isolation here.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to know my videos can be helpful my friend! Thank you for watching. Keep on hunting!

  • @shrimpycrossing9870
    @shrimpycrossing9870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We're u are it doesn't look like there would be anything to find but what u are find6 are nice.thanks for taking us along

  • @JenniferMarohn
    @JenniferMarohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got done shoveling snow and looked at my phone and there is a video from somewhere much warmer. 🥶

  • @maryoneill5070
    @maryoneill5070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You found a lot this trip. Everything is so beautiful just like #wildkyle ✌🏻❤️🙂🙏

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Mary you are too kind 😊❤️

  • @edaxol4194
    @edaxol4194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to see you fossil hunting again!

  • @The1BlackKrow
    @The1BlackKrow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow what a great haul of sharp pointy things!! Excited to hear about the museum, looking forward to seeing that put together. Must have cheez-its!! The dynamic duo strikes again. Thanks for taking us all along on the field trip. Would have liked to have a closer look at that shell conglomerate, thought it was very cool also. :D

  • @TheoKellison
    @TheoKellison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude those things are NUUUUTS! as if the agatized corals and calcite shells werent cool enough, yall got calcite coral too!?😂 love the shape and structure on those things! Absolutely crazy finds brother! You guys killed it! Im sitting in snowy montana having dreams of sunny florida😂 soon i hope! Epic video as always dude!

  • @lois4329
    @lois4329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are so bizarre/unique. Really beautiful!

  • @sevaliogas3379
    @sevaliogas3379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing finds👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice you found a lot of great pieces!

  • @kennethgorman4958
    @kennethgorman4958 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those calcite crystals are 🔥

  • @heathervannatter364
    @heathervannatter364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet!! Those are flipping neat!! Amazing finds heck yeah. Enjoy the life.

  • @kimconley4679
    @kimconley4679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The piece at 12:25 looks like a heart. Great finds again, Kyle. I wish I was able to get out and search for treasures. I appreciate you sharing with us.

  • @stephanieanderson5893
    @stephanieanderson5893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Wish I could get a little piece from you for my fossil/ rock collection 🙂

  • @TheAdventurousRealtor
    @TheAdventurousRealtor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the long hair. Keep on keepin on 🤗

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you I don't know if I will ever go back to short hair haha!

  • @robbybobby6483
    @robbybobby6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What else does a man look for his whole life...good processed cheese flavored squares. I like the foreshadowing, Derek is a man of mystery. Delicious Calcite clams on the half shell. Is this considered honey calcite? That looks like the Walmart shopping carts they use in the one by me....actually better. I liked Dereks impression of roadkill. But your head in the bucket...what do you call that, WildBile? Lol!

  • @crystalminerrocks6122
    @crystalminerrocks6122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet Finds you two

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yikes! Calcite on giant coral. Yes, yes, yes. You two may be crazy and wild, but you sure knownhow to find the best stones. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

  • @jgriggsby-hn3rq
    @jgriggsby-hn3rq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun looking adventure

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing calcite crystals!😳🤩 You two guys crack me up, total goofballs sometimes, I love it!😂 Thanks for taking us along on your adventures Kyle, so awesome!✌🤠

  • @Fuminex
    @Fuminex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes.

  • @patifagan6774
    @patifagan6774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Pati! 😊

  • @valiantwarrior4517
    @valiantwarrior4517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That calcite structure looks just like a coconut frosting my mom made for cake sometimes. Probably not good to try to eat them as frosting OR chicken nuggets.
    Thanks for the cool video, sir. I’d never seen that stuff before.

  • @brianmontgomery6184
    @brianmontgomery6184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing finds! I wish that knew where this was so I could drive down there and hunt for myself.

  • @Mz.Stephanie
    @Mz.Stephanie ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAO! I dig your sense of humor

  • @shelygrimmer3344
    @shelygrimmer3344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great vid. Wish there were places up in nwi to find those. I also found that if you soak your rocks in sudsy ammonia and dawn over night they clean really nice and are bright and shiny.

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my goodness you got Derick the rock master with you oh fantastic I can just imagine the shells with all that Drewsey Crystal in them and the calcites I know we’re going to someplace special today and you’ll have to send me something I can’t stand that you guys are finding all these goodie goodies and I’m snowbound up here in Massachusetts yuck

  • @donnal.hanrahan2824
    @donnal.hanrahan2824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @tinastoddard5411
    @tinastoddard5411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love calcite. I hope you show them after they're bleached. Regardless, they're beautiful as is. You two are so funny.

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was going to make a comment but I won’t it was a clean comment oh my Lord look at the size of that there’s going to be beautiful as a display piece

  • @Heather-zm6hx
    @Heather-zm6hx ปีที่แล้ว

    I had watched one of your previous videos about finding agate and other fossil sea stuffs…found a place to hunt for some and at first I thought was maybe was bs but when I went today I actually did find agate, some agate with drusy, fossilized coral, fossilized sand dollars….but had to stop cause was too hot…can’t wait to go back and find more, was awesome! 😊

  • @averypeneston3256
    @averypeneston3256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you love crystals like that you should come to Missouri and go to Haunted Ridge (near Cadet MO) on the weekends of April 2nd! The Crystal Collector will be out there as well! Awesome event and you'll find Druzy quartz everywhere!

  • @mclane606
    @mclane606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome finds I would suggest to soak in maratic acid for 3 seconds then water wash them and watch the colors come alive especially in that shell piece 🙂👍

  • @patriciaroysdon9540
    @patriciaroysdon9540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kyle, I think you have a contigent of elderly disabled women following you! Lol! I am also disabled with advanced fibromyalgia, and am a frustrated wannabe rock hunter. I am loving your videos! Keep on doing what you do!

  • @garnettoll9317
    @garnettoll9317 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to go there!

  • @beckyjo8745
    @beckyjo8745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man!!!! Kyle I'm so jealous!!! I have loved rocks and crystals my entire life!!! I would love to have (buy) a few LITTLE pieces!!!! Of different colors. If possible?????????

  • @teeteepalooza
    @teeteepalooza 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that stalactite thingy was just happy to see you.

  • @lesliesisson2908
    @lesliesisson2908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @sterling8298
    @sterling8298 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When i'm rockhounding for geodes and crystals and I take Everything I can home. That way whatever I don't want I'll give away to people in my neighborhood so they can enjoy crystals also.😊

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably find more meg teeth mastodon teeth or even a hidden cave with all those beautiful crystals and calcified treasures maybe even some ancient Sea urchins or sand dollars

  • @normawinton6832
    @normawinton6832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want too see the final bleaching job. That one huge one u found will be awesome with a light attached somehow to it! Fun hunt. Wish I could get one but I'm in missery if ya know what I mean..too far away🥺

  • @kurtmckelvey9478
    @kurtmckelvey9478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll stick with my Arkansas crystals !!!!! Nice find's 😕 👍

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you should enjoy the beautiful weather because we’re a mat in Massachusetts today’s high is gonna be about 30° the last few weeks I want to see the last two weeks it’s been two below to 10 below so it’s been cold here for a while and it’s finally up in the 30s and it feels like summer

  • @Justin-ci2nq
    @Justin-ci2nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude i've been going to this same spot for years. big for sale sign on the property now. i wish it could be saved and left alone. i've found some crazy stuff back there! love your channel by the way.

  • @matthewgullifor3319
    @matthewgullifor3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Off 2the races Kyle and friends..

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My home here in Maine is covered in crystals...ICE CRYSTALS!!!AAARRRRGGGGGHHH!!!

  • @manderson3231
    @manderson3231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of them look like a bouquet of 🌹🌹🌹

  • @lois4329
    @lois4329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope he let you eat 🤣

  • @stephielulu9096
    @stephielulu9096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just can't get rid of this image of Derek standing on a pile of rocks in the distance, flinging rocks 😆 quite an old video now

  • @towonajohnson3484
    @towonajohnson3484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will you show us these crystals when they're all cleaned up?

  • @TheInsultInvestor
    @TheInsultInvestor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn Kyle you lookin good these days lol

  • @ihadenough1
    @ihadenough1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are yall in SW FL? Cause that boat looks like it's the same one I see when we go 4 wheeling......the area looks like it ... omg I just got to the point in the video that you said it. Please let me know cause I would love to go out and dig there.

  • @gracepeterson7483
    @gracepeterson7483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful finds. Were you worried about alligators?