Iris Agate Lapidary: Finding Rainbows in Rocks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- I find something very different in our Aussie Parallax Agates, while polishing a AAA Grade Montana Iris Agate from Theo Kellison with a tile saw and sander polisher.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series Chasing Rainbows, to see how we hunted these rocks check out Chasing Rainbows Part 1.
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Hey Mate,
Wifey and I watched this video with interest, as we were wondering what the basis of Theo's work with this phenomenon might be. I have two things to suggest regarding this project. #1- I think the effect could be a "chatoyance", as there are bands of colorful light. #2- Your polishing methods have just got to improve! You need to buy a HI-Tech flat lapping machine or similar. #3- Dop thin slices for polishing on the flat lap or other. Using a drill-mounted pad such as you are doing is too rough for delicate thin materials. Hence the breakage. #4- The beautiful affects observed from the stones you found in the bush is the kind of thing seen with most any precious opal. When you put your fingers behind the slab without any change in the colorful glow, it was an epiphany for sure! But, as a cutter of faceted stones, this is similar to what happens when cutting the pavilion, or bottom half of a faceted stone. Facets are created by design, and form. These facets (plates) are responsible for reflecting the light rays borne into the top (crown) of the cut stone. Then those rays are sent back out through the crown, giving it the brilliance and sparkle we've all come to know and love. But in your little slabs, the light was reacting not only to surface penetration, but with the bending of light within the stone's matrix. I've cut Ethiopian Opal which has an exact same performance of rays and colors. I could send you a short video if you cared to see it. Mind you, my gems are faceted, with light beams breaking and following many other paths to the next break point; not fluid like yours were. Beautiful! What a grand discovery!
Paddiman! Thank you mate for your super helpful comment and sharing your gem info! That really helps a lot! Also I think you’re spot on. It may be time to join the rest of them on the Hi-Tech Diamond method. I’ll start looking into it for sure. I’d love to get a cabbing machine but that’s probably for another day. Thank you again mate I really appreciate the help 👍 much love from down under, to you and your wife. 👍👍👍
Maaan that halo affect is SOOO COOL!! i have cut SOO many agates while hunting iris and i have never seen that orange halo before😱 another reason to love those iris😂 you set out to find one thing and end up discovering new stuff, thats exactly how i learnes about parallax banding. But dude you did a beautiful job on that iris i sent you! Totally bummed it broke but i can always send you another one brother!😄 fantastic video as always my friend! Can NOT wait to see what you make for the challenge!😁
Ok, we had this discussion before, irish agate comes from Ireland, ice agate comes from iceland and wal agate comes from walmart.
A few less tinnies will improve your eyesight the following morning and over thinking is a good thing providing you know you are doing it, then you can reverse your thinking and come up with the easiest solution.
The hole cutting was and is a good idea, you just didn't go that bit further, you don't need a spacer underneath, if you grind them all at the same time with the thickest in the middle they will all end up the same, Don't worry about the plywood, that is softer and will vanish.
I did a similar thing with clear quartz that had rainbow colours locked inside, I gathered several over some time with the intention of putting them all together as one flat piece. Great idea, er well.
I worked out the sizes so I could cut them all the same thickness without letting the rainbows escape, I managed that quite well.
Somewhere between being cut and lapping the joining faces, one rainbow started playing up behind my back.
So I laid them out, numbered ready for assembly and then face polishing both sides, checking each one constantly for scratching I finally started on the Cerium oxide high gloss finish.
Sometime later with some warm soapy water and a toothbrush the job was complete, one amazing window hanging spectacle of rainbow glory shining all around the room when spun with the sunlight shining through it, a dream from the sixties, mind blowing, colour tripping, head spinning display of nature and it's hidden beauty.
Nope, what I had created was a set of rainbows that could visit eachother because one rainbow turned the others over so the reflection of light causing the rainbow went from left to right not back to front.
The moral of the story is, there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but not only the little people will stop you finding it, the rainbows are in it with them.
Nice video jesse.
Stay safe my brother.
I have few words. Those were incredible.
Stunning somewhere between rainbows 🌈 and pearls
Alright you got some Iris! I think you should call them a flame agate for the last ones.
Oh Jim! That’s a rad name! Heck yes! Thanks mate!
Halo is the first thing that popped into my mind with your agates. I've seen the rainbow agates before and they are beautiful. The gold light of your agates make me feel happy like I do when the crystals I have hanging in my living room windows and on some of my plants get hit just right by the afternoon sunlight. My whole living room gets lit up with little dancing rainbow lights that make a mad dash for the walls and ceiling. Sometimes they even manage to get out into the hallway. Seeing all those happy little lights dancing around the room makes me smile every time.
Beautiful job on those agates!!! Thanks for another great video !!! I hope you have a great weekend.
Those iris agates are killer, hopefully one day I can get my hands on some of this material!!
What a really wonderful video! Lovely agates all around. Thank you Jesse
No! THANK YOU Jayne! Mega heaps!
Cool effect in your agate. I'd call it fire flash effect if it's new.
✨✨Aurora Agate!! ✨✨
So flippin’ cool, Jesse!
And I can’t wait to see your Makers Challenge video and see more of that teenage tik tok persona! 😂 ✌️🤳
Ahh the Jess agate!! Nice rocks!.. good seeing you..I’m sure you see rainbows in your sleep.. much love ur way..❤️☮️
You have some really beautiful agates, even with no rainbows. Great video. Keep them coming.😎
Your joy is contagious!
Wow Jesse! No way, that is crazy beautiful! Glad you found your rainbows man, this video was priceless man, thank you.
Thank you for this, Jesse! A great way to start my Friday! Lots of love from California.
You persevered!!! They are beautiful !! ❤️❤️❤️your enthusiasm Jesse!!!!!
Golden Opal Agate! / Also known as the Angel Agate nah!.. just made that up😊 Just as pretty tho.... one of my favourites...Agates are just so diverse & unique!
Tick.. nailed it! 🔨🔨🎯
🌈🦘 Now you can breathe again! 😄
Rainbow fever abounds!! I have also watched Theo and Karens videos. Those are crazy gorgeous! I have to say that I am more than a little jealous lol 😂
Make some stain glass style mosaic piece with some to hang in your best window for sun😋😋😋
jesse, so much color inside those bands. wow !!!
Ahh the hunt for rainbow. I occasionally pick up and eventually give up this search. We have iris locally, but I never quite get close enough. You have some nice pieces there to play with, brother. Have a good one!
OMG! Jesse those are fantastic! Iris is so addictive and now that youve found it, you can never look at a rock the same way again! Great video and congrats! Thank you for taking us along on your journey! Mind blown, love it!
Hiya Jessie, awesome blessed, it's great to see you, it's been awhile.
I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate. Cheers! Cya!
😺🐟 out!
Oh man thank you so much mate! A massive blessed Friday and weekend to you my friend!!
😳😳😳 wow, all the work you need to do to get there... amazing!!!
Nice! The last ones remind me of the same kind of iridescence as Tiger Eye, very pretty!
Really beautiful halo effects in your rocks! I loved this video! Good luck with the makers challenge project!!
Mesmerising!! Well done!! You are your harshest critic I think. Stunning pieces, be proud of your work.
Be creative, make some incredible agate lamps Xx
They so are aren’t they Justine! Just amazing! And yes, I gotta agree haha! But super proud of it 😁🌈
It's official, you now have the iris virus. Beautiful!
LOVE LOVE LOVE them all.The colours are just beautiful. Thanks Jesse.
Ayyyyye Karen!!! They’re beautiful! Even without rainbows they were pretty lil lads and ladies 😁 happy weekend my friend!
Wow. That effect you discovered reminds me of fire in some opals
i gotta get:me some of that! love the rainbow effect! that golden halo effect is really cool in it’s own right too! Well done Jessie! have fun with the challenge!
Right, insanely cool!
Incredible!! After Theo's video the other week, I'm already hooked on trying to find some! Nice video and work, Rookie!
Wow! I just love watching your excitement. Beautiful colors, great work as always. 👍
Michael my brother I hope you have an amazing day ahead mate!
@@Rookie_Rockounding LOL I was going to tell you what a great show to wake up to before a colonoscopy and a move but I didn't want to put that on the main page. Thanks brother I really needed that. 😂
Oh damn dude!!!! I hope everything is okay. And also that the move goes like super easy well! That’s a massive day ahead man. A massive day. I’ll be thinkin of you brother
So so awesome you did an excellent job so so amazing…! 💖💖💖
Very cool. I will be on a 2 week vacation going mine to mine for topaz, red beryl, selenite crystals, vanadinite, wolfenite, and more, very soon. Those iris agates are very cool.
That is SO awesome!
Am working on some Missouri Banded Agate right now in fact-beautiful
Loved them all but that little one with the druzy middle is my fave 😍 much love from Scotland 🏴❤
Outstanding! Learn something new every day. TFS 💖🦅🦅
Freaking Amazing... Beautiful rocks hiding dazzling secrets, what beauties 💜
Had no idea that there is such a beautiful agate. Thank you for sharing how to chase rainbows.
Heck yeah simhi, they’re out there. I’m yet to find em, but one day, one day I will!
Hey Mate Thank God I found you on youtube. Me along with my friends are planning a jewelery project made of rocks and pebbles. We dont know nothing about it but you are an inspiration.
Wow.... How beautiful 👍💞💞💞💞
Just wow
Yay Success! Great job cutting those so thin. So exciting to see you find iris and bring it out in the agate. I like the name halo agate.😇 They almost look like a yellowish-white opalescent sheen inside, just 😍 gorgeous! I've never seen that before either. Thanks for the awesome & suspenseful video, it was well worth the wait Jesse!✌🤠
Those almost look like they have some chatoyancy going on.
So frikkin awesome dude. I truly enjoy the journey. You’re just so good at making me feel comfortable in this hobby my brother. I look forward to the future of chasing 🌈
Beautiful.. Keep em coming "))
Oye mate, looks like chasing rainbows has paid off, Jesse. You found your rainbow and what a beautiful rainbow it is! Who knew this was hidden within the agate? 🌈☺️🌈
Oyyyyyye Lizzy!!!!! I know right! How cool are these types of agate! Theo is a legend for sending this one over for me. Hope you’re week is kind to you!!! 😊
@@Rookie_Rockounding , thanks mate and may your week be kind to you and yours too! 🥰
So beautiful!
Excelente video meu amigo Da America. Gostei muito daqui da Bahia no Brasil.
FIRE AGATES
That’s so cool !! I’ve never seen anything so beautiful. I absolutely love it
Ok so first off I’m so so soooo happy you have some of that beautiful Montana Iris agate from Theo… Second as I’m watching this I’m thinking to myself “there is something different about Rookie, but what is it… wait did he get a hair cut 🤔🤷♂️.. No wait he isn’t wearing his hat 🤣.” I think that’s the first time I’ve seen you without your cap lol. Anyways those agates are super beautiful and the reverse Iris is spectacular. I am so happy for you to find that.. you inspired me to go find a Colorado Iris 😜. I’ll let you know what I find. Keep Rocking brotha 🤘👊
Hahahaha! Kurt that’s hilarious! Your brain works the same way as mine 🤣🤪🤣 yeah I forgot my cap. I’m a cap kid from way back. But dude Colorado iris sounds so flippin rad. And you know I’m going to be slicing my finds through the year to tumble and see where has iris. I’m gonna find some! Oh yes! I’m gonna find some haha! God speed brother! And also I cannot wait to see what you do for the challenge. I was so so sooooo stoked seeing you in there! I cannot wait! I’m working on mine now and am hoping I haven’t left it too late 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Thank you for sharing!!
So beautiful. Going to also chase the rainbow. Going to go pick out some Montana moss agates today at my local rock shop. So excited.
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Susan you SOOOOOOO have to do this! When you find one you’re gonna be blown away, I reckon you’ve got a great chance! Watch Theo’s video to see what to look for. He knows his iris!
Nice pieces you show
I enjoy watching your videos so much!
Oh thank youuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!! That makes me super happy. So glad you can enjoy them Loretta 😊
Beautiful
I Love that as you looked for Iris you found something as beautiful by it own right. You and Theo have inspired me to chase rainbows and try to find my own Halos. Love what you do.
Wooooow!!!!!!!! 🤩
Wonder if the halo effect is from some silica in the material. Almost has that opalescent sheen with the color shift.
The chatoyancy is beautiful!
I know right!!!! Chatoyancy! I love saying that word almost as much as I love seeing it 😉✨🌈
@@Rookie_Rockounding Words are often much like gemstones, their origin, their relationship to various languages, how they are used; all quite similar to how we engage our rockhounding hobby. This has become ever more evident to me learning a second language, that of my ancestors.
Il mondo naturale delle pietre preziose può essere meraviglioso come lo lasciamo essere.
@@ossoduro7794 hai assolutamente ragione, il mondo delle pietre preziose è aperto a tutte le nostre fantasie. grazie amico mio!
@@Rookie_Rockounding Parli italiano? È sempre un piacere vedere i tuoi video, forse ancora di più adesso.
@@ossoduro7794 no purtroppo no, ma ho pensato che sarebbe stato bene rispondere in italiano per mostrare la mia gratitudine. Sto usando un'app di traduzione. ma apprezzo davvero le tue parole gentili amico mio.
Jesse! Another Friday made ever so pleasant with an amazing video from you! The Montana Iris is gorgeous, but I am IN LOVE with the golden sheen in your Aussie agates! Your attitude absolutely rules and looking forward to your makers challenge against Theo! Y'all are two of the best rockhounding channels on YT. Thank you for that. Your dog is adorable. Please give her a squeeze for me! Looking forward to the video and the results of your creativity in a couple of weeks. Be well! ❤️
Daaaang eh? So pretty!
Dude so pretty even without rainbows the Ghost agate you first told me about has so much to offer my curiosity. The parallax banding, the shimmer thing that happens on the INSIDE of the polished face, and the possibility to be iris. Who could imagine a better adventure in an agate!?
Wow your druzy piece reminds me of the orange in rainbow moonstone
Love, love this video !
¡Qué colores, que belleza! universos dentro de piedras...y dicen que Dios no existe. Excelente trabajo.
What colors, what beauty! universes inside stones... and they say that God does not exist. Excellent work.
I found whatever seems to be jasper-chalcedony with these weird black conchoidal translucent areas as well a store bough uncut nodule. Technically it would be the first time im cutting proper large material. WIll see if I can polish it too.
That was awesome! Woo hoo!
It looks like the flashes you see in opal when you move it.
✨😍 WOW Beautiful 😍✨
So beautiful...and exciting 💞
‘Dancing Lights’ Aurora Borealis great name! But those are Aussie Agies, so maybe Aurora Meridiem or Golden Aurora Australis ( Meridiem & Australis both mean south).
You are doing fabulous - and since you are a detail person, it’s going to be normal to ‘over think’. Don’t be so hard on yourself. I know! Easier said than done. Happy Hounding!
Hi Jess, those Iris Agates look so special, I don’t have many agates so far so I will have to try and find a few more, then learn how to cut a lot better and start polishing, so much to learn yet. 😂😂. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin
Cheers brother! Man I feel like it may be searching for a needle in a haystack, but when I find one, I’ll let you know where and what I found so you can get your hands on em. I still have so much to learn! Trust me, sooooooo much to learn!
@@Rookie_Rockounding yep, know how you feel, I’ve only been at this a couple of years now and ever time I think I know a little something I find out there is a whole lot more. Went chasing a bit of Jasper the last few weeks and had a little success, which was a nice change. Hoping to do a couple of day hunts over the school holidays, probably everyone else will be thinking the same thing.
@@silverback5033 oh man, I haven’t even graduated into Jasper yet, so that’s a definite win man. I know that people like wongawallen Jasper which is found around Oxenford creeks and there even used to be a Jasper farm around here. I’m working on my makers challenge piece as well as normal everyday busyness so I may be a few weeks out from hounding but hopefully soon. I just wish I could do it daily. In a perfect world right!? 🤪
I do still really wanna get out there with ya man, I really do, I just am juggling rocks and videos and lifeness. But I know we will Shane! I want to meet you man. I really do!!!! It’d be a great day out!
Jess, photo on instagram might be of interest
Nossa...BELISSIMA....isso que é pedra LINDA.....PARABÉNS
WOW!! That blew my mind 🤯
Great stuff but now make an earring or necklace.
It reminded me of fire
One more think Australia is so nice by the rover. Waw
YOU ARE PHRIQUEN GENIUS!!!!!
Haha! That spelling is the best!!!!
Great video 👏😁
Cheers mate. I used the music from epidemicsound.com. I pay now for the music and haven’t had a strike yet. Fingers crossed.
* the refraction at the 13:13 mark would be Iris if you had cut 90 degrees or 80 degrees . . then it would be banded across that plate..
Amazballz! Oh yeah dude I found my first carnelian spot this week thanks to your channel and some agates too from the looks of this video wooot
Hey 👋 I'd love to exchange rocks from my area with someone. That sounds like so much fun.
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Hahahaha! Carly and Jesse sitting in a tree kis____! 😂 I love you both and I miss you and I'm slack! That is all. 😁 xoxo
Hahahaha Rhondda! Gosh no, you’re not slack. Sometimes we are all just busier than others. We love you!
Love your videos and you make everything so much fun! I find killer stones and crystals and trying to build my channel. Keep it up man!
Hey Jes do you have an Amazon wish list? I'd like to find a way to help you get some smaller polishing tools. You know like ones that will hook up with a grinder. Just a smaller version of what you have. Great job brother! Love it!
Anyone else tighten up when he gets his fingers real close to the saw blade.
I wish my dad was still alive so I could tell him what was in that lump agate. About the size a thumb nail. Looks like opal.
Arora agate ALL DAY!
You are the most likeable guy on TH-cam.
A Dalmation-agat😄
hey jess love your videos man I'm pretty close to where you are I know some good spots keen to go hunting with you or show some of my own findings and can't wait to see what u make for Theo's makers challenge 👍
B.E.A…utiful😍😍😍
Don't you dry them & put light behind them at an angle??? YES ! ! I knew you had to shine the light from an Angle from the Back.. When you find Your Iris Agate, there will be Dancing in the streets..
WOWWOWWOW
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Please I live in Redcliffe PM me I would love to do some Rockhounding!!!!!
Dude there is a mega comment on here you need to read very long but good
Aye Pauly! I’m gonna have a look now. Happy weekend brother!!!