Hunting a RARE Wisconsin Gemstone | Wisconsin Moonstone

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    Liz and I had a blast hunting the rare Wisconsin moonstone, which is an anorthoclase feldspar crystal in pegmatite which can only be found in a roughly 4 mile circle within Marathon County. Until recently it was completely closed of to the Public but Wisconsin Moonstone has opened up a pay to dig site so now you can experience the privilege of hunting this amazing gem! We hope you enjoy the video and hope to see you back for the next one!
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  • @megmac9283
    @megmac9283 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful!! TY so much 4 sharing ur day & ur rocks w/us!! I can't wait to go & take some little RockHounds! 😍👍😍

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re going to have a great time, guaranteed! It almost feels more like a treasure hunt 😁

  • @OzoneFineArtVentures
    @OzoneFineArtVentures 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally cool that they put aside some digging spots for everyone to enjoy! How gemmy are these stones as far as polishing goes, like for cabs? Or are they more like specimen quality? It would be super fun to play with some of those. That was incredible to see where they were mining the pegmatite. What an eyeful of gorgeousness! We'd love to have you on the Rockhound Podcast if you'd like to come on. Thanks for bringing us along for the fun of that dig! Cheers!

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You wouldn’t think it would but it cabs nicely and polishes beautifully. I’ve made a few cabs and pendants so far with no fracturing issues and actually have a bigger slab on the vibra-lap as I type this. A few imperfections here and there but it honestly adds character. Shoot me some info on the podcast, I believe our email is in our channel description otherwise you can use the ‘contact us’ section on our website and that goes directly to my inbox. Thanks for watching, we had a blast and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @RockMyWorldKindaGirl
    @RockMyWorldKindaGirl 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's awesome to have hit one of your bucket 🪣 list. Ya'll looked like you had a blast. And them beauties 😍 wonderful blue 💙 hues in your finds. Awesome job 👏🏼

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much, we had a lot of fun and beat the heat! Loving these moonstones!

  • @Rockin_in_Kentucky
    @Rockin_in_Kentucky 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome finds! Moon stone is so pretty!

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s such a great material..especially once it’s polished

  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent material and a great hunt!

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks 🙌! Had a blast, definitely a memorable one!

  • @JnVrockhounding
    @JnVrockhounding 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome moonstones. Would love to go there and get some. Maybe one day.

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Definitely worth a trip, only place open to dig in the whole 4 mile outcrop! If it wasn’t going to be hot as satan’s taint this weekend I was hoping to go back on Sunday!

  • @upnorthadventureswithccc
    @upnorthadventureswithccc 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I know of two that have dug for Wisconsin moonstone. One got to go to private land and the other went here. It is on my bucket list of places to go also. Yous did very well there👍

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’d love it, it was so much fun..felt more like a treasure hunt lol thanks for watching!

  • @firechicken455adventures
    @firechicken455adventures 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You two had an awesome adventure. I recently learned of this spot also from my niece. Thanks for sharing. Its nice to see something cool from Wisconsin! Not sure when I'll make the trip.

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It was a lot of fun, you’ll definitely enjoy it if you make the trip. Thanks for watching!

  • @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs
    @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the best was specimen shown #2, the cubes in host. Danged if it doesn't look like ancient buildings (with windows) on a cliff side. Wonderful!

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely one of my favorites!

  • @Rockin247-xy2mx
    @Rockin247-xy2mx 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m jealous, this looked like an amazing time, awesome pieces! Great video you guys ❤

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We had such a good time, the crew was really accommodating and I feel like it would be impossible not to find some moonstone! Thanks for watching!

  • @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs
    @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't wait to see a cab made from this! I just visited your shop, very nice selection

    • @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs
      @JoanMcDonald-sy1bs 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I suspect it might look a bit like black opal with fractures

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pretty close except for the pegmatite color, but the ‘flash’ from the anorthoclase feldspar definitely has that luster 🤩

  • @MarianSelleck
    @MarianSelleck 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great fun/video! I'd love to see what you do with it...perhaps a follow-up sometime? 🥾 rock-on

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely going to work on a follow up video with a few goodies made from this!

  • @ladydiane1811
    @ladydiane1811 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice haul!

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!!

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very pretty stone.❤

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agreed!!

  • @heatherzagorski7880
    @heatherzagorski7880 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've lived in Wisconsin my hole life I didn't know this existed

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve heard of it before and always wanted to learn more but couldn’t get to it because of the private land so I never pursued it further, so happy this place opened it up to the public

  • @TreeLynnT
    @TreeLynnT 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yesss Wisconsin

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wisco born and raised 🙌🙌

  • @AlabamaUSA1234
    @AlabamaUSA1234 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Scary and beautiful ❤️

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😁

  • @PlanetaryLapidary
    @PlanetaryLapidary 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice trip…definitely be going there! Soon

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was a blast, you’ll definitely enjoy it.

    • @PlanetaryLapidary
      @PlanetaryLapidary 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Operocks did you use your hammer at all or was it a waste to bring?

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PlanetaryLapidary I only used it once on a larger piece otherwise a hand rake was sufficient

    • @PlanetaryLapidary
      @PlanetaryLapidary 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Operocks booked for the 24th…never would have known without the vid🙂

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PlanetaryLapidary enjoy! We’re going back just to dig and not film it was so much fun

  • @brianjohnson3974
    @brianjohnson3974 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome episode!! Does this stone require stabilizing?

    • @Operocks
      @Operocks  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve worked a few pieces so far and had very little issues with fractures and it took an amazing polish. In the short amount of time I’ve worked with it, I’d say no!