I think the rust formation you saw is Limonite a iron sulphide, although you are in Granite, I can see Quartz stringers, iron can occur between the boundaries of the Quartz and Granite. If this opening was caused by an earthquake, and you are not on the fault, this could be a weakness or fracture that travelled down the rock strata, when the earthquake occurred, it pulled the weakness apart creating what you see, unlike Limestone Granite would take millions of years longer to weather away like Limestone does under the flow of water, plus Limestone is dissolved by carbonic acid, created by carbon dioxide dissolving into the water as it is released from the calcium carbonate or the Limestone makeup.
Wow thanks for the info, this is really interesting imma pin this comment. Yes granite caves aren’t really a thing yet haha, I’ve seen similar iron formations in limestone - does quartz have to be present for that to happen?
@@Mineral_dude Quartz is one of the hot silica rich fluids that transport up through cracks, fissures and faults by volcanic activity, there are numerous sulphide minerals that can form, Limonite being one of them but they don't need Quartz to form, but it is highly common to find it in the presence of it. Other Sulphide minerals are Galena (lead), Silver Chalcopyrite (copper), Pyrite (fools gold), Zinc, and Gold in the suspension in the Sulphides, plus a whole host of others, it is what the miners were looking for, veins of Quartz, Calcite, Fluorspar and Feldspar.
@@Mineral_dude these iron formations can sometimes resemble the texture of limestone, but are primarily composed of iron-bearing minerals like hematite, magnetite, or siderite, unlike the calcium carbonate that makes up limestone. ( Doesn't sound like it. Interesting though. )
Thanks for showing us something different than we usually see. It's interesting to see the different types of caves. I love seeing bats in caves. There were some I saw back in my caving days that had frost on their fur. They are such cute fuzzballs.
@@Mineral_dude The cuteness wears off fast when they live in the roof and attic of your old house, and frequently get into the living area. It gets old fast. Hint: tennis racket.
edit: i just rewatched the start and you said NC! this is my neck of the woods as well lol these are some awesome rocks to crawl on and in. reminds me of NC rocks. so much mica
That granite and bull quartz is a major change for the limestone environment! Iron stains on the walls is something to see! It is always fun looking at the minerals in that area.
Saw u with the twins. I watched all their vids and they were beautiful BUT they never slow down and explain anything about what us viewers are seeing. I’m very interested in all those features in the rocks and their to big to answer any questions. I clicked on and saw u talking about the rocks so here I am. Hope I don’t drive u crazy with questions. Be safe down under.
Haha I’m a huge rock nerd so I could ramble all day about this stuff, ask away, I don’t know everything but I’ve learned a lot being underground, welcome to the channel hope you stick around! 🫶
@ Those rock tunnels with the scoop holes in the rock I wonder what caused that. Looks like when u scoop ice cream out. I know the holes in the bottom are caused by water spinning rocks and sand.
Man I was really expecting some serious caves to open up from Helene but alot of tag got missed, north East Tennessee got hit so I’m sure there’s something new over there but I haven’t been able to make it out that way cause of the highway.. but now it’s fixed so I should add this to my to do list!
Man I know they got to be lots of gold in them caves and I bet their taking a lot out of them caves to keep and sell. I would take a few goodies to keep but would hate to see them caves cleaned out. One more thing the trash and painting on the rocks is disgusting.
I think the rust formation you saw is Limonite a iron sulphide, although you are in Granite, I can see Quartz stringers, iron can occur between the boundaries of the Quartz and Granite. If this opening was caused by an earthquake, and you are not on the fault, this could be a weakness or fracture that travelled down the rock strata, when the earthquake occurred, it pulled the weakness apart creating what you see, unlike Limestone Granite would take millions of years longer to weather away like Limestone does under the flow of water, plus Limestone is dissolved by carbonic acid, created by carbon dioxide dissolving into the water as it is released from the calcium carbonate or the Limestone makeup.
Wow thanks for the info, this is really interesting imma pin this comment. Yes granite caves aren’t really a thing yet haha, I’ve seen similar iron formations in limestone - does quartz have to be present for that to happen?
@@Mineral_dude Quartz is one of the hot silica rich fluids that transport up through cracks, fissures and faults by volcanic activity, there are numerous sulphide minerals that can form, Limonite being one of them but they don't need Quartz to form, but it is highly common to find it in the presence of it. Other Sulphide minerals are Galena (lead), Silver Chalcopyrite (copper), Pyrite (fools gold), Zinc, and Gold in the suspension in the Sulphides, plus a whole host of others, it is what the miners were looking for, veins of Quartz, Calcite, Fluorspar and Feldspar.
@@Mineral_dude these iron formations can sometimes resemble the texture of limestone, but are primarily composed of iron-bearing minerals like hematite, magnetite, or siderite, unlike the calcium carbonate that makes up limestone. ( Doesn't sound like it. Interesting though. )
Thanks for showing us something different than we usually see. It's interesting to see the different types of caves.
I love seeing bats in caves. There were some I saw back in my caving days that had frost on their fur. They are such cute fuzzballs.
Yeah Forsure, it’s a much needed refresher haha, those little guys are so darn cute!!
@@Mineral_dude The cuteness wears off fast when they live in the roof and attic of your old house, and frequently get into the living area. It gets old fast. Hint: tennis racket.
edit: i just rewatched the start and you said NC! this is my neck of the woods as well lol
these are some awesome rocks to crawl on and in. reminds me of NC rocks. so much mica
It’s NC! In the nantahala forest
You ever want to get underground reach out on Instagram we can figure something out, hope you are doing alright after Helene 😅
Nice, realy like your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for tuning in!!
That granite and bull quartz is a major change for the limestone environment! Iron stains on the walls is something to see! It is always fun looking at the minerals in that area.
Haha no kidding, it’s definitely a one of a kind place
Fun explore, thank you! I'm looking forward to your new video series. 🙂
Uhh, I think I'll stay out of the crack of doom. Interesting all those bats hibernating on those wet walls
🤣🤣🤣 I get it man
Love the shoutout😂🫶🏼
Oh yeah this old footage is going to be fun to sort through 😅
Super interesting! And those spiders were AWESOME! 😁 Thanx for sharing. Cheers from Down Under … 😜🌴🌴🌴
❤love it! Interesting cave
This was the one I was telling you about when you was out at whitesides, pretty near to that
Saw u with the twins. I watched all their vids and they were beautiful BUT they never slow down and explain anything about what us viewers are seeing. I’m very interested in all those features in the rocks and their to big to answer any questions. I clicked on and saw u talking about the rocks so here I am. Hope I don’t drive u crazy with questions. Be safe down under.
Haha I’m a huge rock nerd so I could ramble all day about this stuff, ask away, I don’t know everything but I’ve learned a lot being underground, welcome to the channel hope you stick around! 🫶
@ Those rock tunnels with the scoop holes in the rock I wonder what caused that. Looks like when u scoop ice cream out. I know the holes in the bottom are caused by water spinning rocks and sand.
Love it ! Slipping on down da holes .Mud Otters rule
Hell yeah, we're all mud otters down here 🤙
Don't you love crack climbing. 😊
Crawling climbing this footage was when I was super green and thought I knew everything idk what the fuck I was talking about 😂😂😂
Nah just smoking it
The granite is beautiful. How are the caves since Helena? Looking forward to your new series!
Man I was really expecting some serious caves to open up from Helene but alot of tag got missed, north East Tennessee got hit so I’m sure there’s something new over there but I haven’t been able to make it out that way cause of the highway.. but now it’s fixed so I should add this to my to do list!
I got an awesome cave system on the backside of Harriman state park in NY which part of the Appalachian trail
Beast
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Yeah baby 😎🤘
I'm going to need the gps to fact check this. I am the owner of the earthquake monitoring system, and I'll be the judge of this story
It says ancient earthquake...just curious how your monitoring system can monitor the an ancient earthquake. Genuinely curious.
@@matthewhartwiger9856 Cause it's another caver pulling your leg. 😉🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍
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@@matthewhartwiger9856 it all about who you know
I know who you are you and your daughter go caving right? If people didn't know who you are they might take this comment serious
I’m in north ga and want to hire you to take me caving.
Woah!!!!!
Oh awesome! I love shakey videos of rocks 😂 🙄
Cave like that seems more dangerous?
Never mind.
Man I know they got to be lots of gold in them caves and I bet their taking a lot out of them caves to keep and sell. I would take a few goodies to keep but would hate to see them caves cleaned out. One more thing the trash and painting on the rocks is disgusting.
Taking stuff from caves and painting the rocks are no different. Don't let greed fool you.
G2C? WTF are you talking about?!?
Google is your friend for this one
Well isn’t he a cutie
Clean up your language and don't use Jesus name in vain and maybe I'll watch your videos again
Stop voting for charlatan billionaires, God boy.