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@adamfong6898 20 күн бұрын
Great videos. I live in Vegas and just started rockhounding. I went to Kingston a few weeks ago but didn't find any amethyst. How far up the mountain do you go and do you just follow the wash to get up there? I could not find any good trails but maybe I did not look hard enough.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 19 күн бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment! I'm curious to know if you found any quartz crystals at all while you were out there and where exactly you were? Honestly, I'm all over those mountains. I try to stay in the wash when it's easier, but I end up either making my own path or by following one of the many trails made by the open range cattle. The path of least resistance I guess you can say. I'm always trying to find new grounds, so I hike way into the range and keep my eyes peeled for the quartz veins or signs of white quartz everywhere. I've always found better material at higher altitudes, but I've also found color at the wash level, too. I go out there pretty often, not because I find it every time but because I don't. Lol.. I'm always prepared to hike a lot, dig a lot, and swing my sledge hammer a lot. It's so much fun but also dangerous. I've seen lots of snakes out there. So far, just 2 different species of rattlesnakes, but there are also lots of open range bulls out there as well as other wildlife. If you're sitting on the ground, be cautious, there's scorpions and deer ticks out there also. Don't give up, and you'll find it. I've found it all over those mountains in there. It's not just found on one particular mountain. My best finds were higher up and dig dig dig.. Good luck! RockOn!!!
@adamfong6898 19 күн бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt Thank you for the quick and detailed response. Yes we did find a bunch of quartz in the wash. We didnt go outside of the wash since I had my kid with me, and we found out pretty quickly that its probably not the safest area for kids, so we did not stay too long there. Next time we would go without the little one. Have you been around the back of that silver water tower right when you get to the base of the range? Seems like a real quick hike I could do while my wife and little one have a picnic in the car. Just wondering if there was anything worthwhile up there.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 19 күн бұрын
@adamfong6898 I have not gone behind that to do any scouting. If you do want to find it, I would definitely leave the little one at home and be prepared for a long, exciting hike that may kick your butt, but it's always worth it. In some of my videos, I show you where I'm at in there and how I kinda got there. Good luck & RockOn!!!
@UpperAbbevilleGemandMineralClu 26 күн бұрын
Hey, it’s Jesse from digging Appalachia ✌️
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 24 күн бұрын
Hey, Jesse! ✌️ RockOn!!!
@Esterj5222 29 күн бұрын
nice video, except it move too much, too fast it made me dizzy. But i love this kind of vedio. Thanks
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 29 күн бұрын
Thanks, Ester! I can't disagree with you. Things have gotten better since this video was created. This video was from when I first started my channel. I've made some corrections since this video was created, and slowing down was one of them. I always appreciate the pointers and thank you for the kind words. Have a great weekend, and RockOn!!!
@lukerutherford3293 Ай бұрын
Nice
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Small but Nice!
@CrystalBrock-z7z Ай бұрын
Wait u also have “ Rock on check this out..WHATTTT” I love ❤️ it
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Too funny! 😆 🤣 Thanks, I needed that...
@CrystalBrock-z7z Ай бұрын
And you have WHATTTT 😂❤❤❤❤
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks! 🤣 RockOn!!!
@amandamp702 Ай бұрын
Great finds..
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
👍 Thank you 😃
@Jegar-nn1bw Ай бұрын
الکوسوشعر
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks
@diggingappalachia954 Ай бұрын
Sweet one, that is gonna be crazy all cleaned up
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks, Jesse! Yup, I had to move a few things on the shelf to make a good spot for her to be displayed. Lol.. I think I've just scratched the surface at this location of what's there. I can't wait to get back one day and put in some good time on the hammer n chisel. Really open her up.
@diggingappalachia954 Ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt we haven’t been out much this summer, but it’s starting to cool down a little so we should be able to get out a little more now, keep cracking those rocks though, you’re into it now… I’ve been putting a few things together that I think you’ll like, gonna try to get a little box put together for you, I will give you the heads up before I send it your way
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
@diggingappalachia954 Same here, buddy! It's just been way too hot. I'm getting a serious break this Monday. It'll be 77 for the high in these mountains. I can't wait to hit it hard all day. I'm doing the same here as well, putting together a few boxes of cool material. I have a multi day trip out there planned with friends coming up. Can't wait!
@lukerutherford3293 Ай бұрын
Huge
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
There's definitely some chunky color in this location. It's on my list of spots to get back to.. One day...😆 🤣
@amandamp702 Ай бұрын
That's a fatty...awesome job
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks! It's a great day when they're chunky and have amazing color!
@lukerutherford3293 Ай бұрын
sheeeeesh that looks good
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Oh yeah! I gotta go deeper to see what the vein does. There's definitely decent color and this was close to the surface
@Ken_G. Ай бұрын
Very pretty Chris.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks, Ken! I'm hoping that as I dig deeper and open up the hole as I follow the vein the crystals get chunkier and darker. A fat pocket with amazing plates would be sweet! 🤣 Fingers crossed🤞
@JamisonPecson Ай бұрын
SO 😎
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Absolutely!! Very 😎 to come across. Another location was added to my mental map. 😃
@diggingappalachia954 Ай бұрын
Awesome vein, have you tumbled much of that stuff?
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks! You know, I haven't tumbled any of the material from out there. Not ye at least
@MichaelPoole-o7k Ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Perfectly stated 👌
@lukerutherford3293 Ай бұрын
Break it
@CokeConnoisseur Ай бұрын
Purpleee golddd
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
I was just staring at it, thinking the exact same thing. Just kinda drooling 🤤 with excitement. And then I stepped over it and moved on to better. It was a pretty good day! RockOn!!!
@terryeaster1 Ай бұрын
Oh my GOD!!!!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
You aint kidding and a WOOOHOOOO!!! That was pretty amazing to come across. I can't wait to get back
@amandamp702 Ай бұрын
Take it all...sweet
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Lol.. I would need a mule or 2 for sure
@RockerranShow Ай бұрын
Great pocket. Looks like you've only scratched the surface! Take it cool out there
@RockhoundTreasurehunt Ай бұрын
Thanks! I was thinking the same thing.. The more into it I get, the better it gets. I'm hoping a big cavity opens up and WAHOOO!! Lol.. We'll see... RockOn!!!
@CatchCatchFish 2 ай бұрын
Who owns those cows? I wasn't aware of any ranch nearby
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
They do belong to the Ranch. I've seen the ranchers on several occasions tending to them. They use side by sides. I think the ranches are located off of Kingston Rd on the way to Sandy Valley from the Kingston. Right where the maintained and non maintained roads meet. If you follow the maintained road North towards Sandy Valley you'll pass a couple huge ranches. I think that's them but not 100% sure
@largent45 2 ай бұрын
Wow Chris, those are some seriously big beautiful crystal clusters of purple gold! I didn't get a chance to watch any videos yesterday and Ken didn't tell me you had a new video up! Going to have to train him better! Lol! That find if the day was just gorgeous! And those crystals were super chunky! Just amazing! There looked like maybe some pyrite on some of those? I don't get the best picture with my TV so, idk! Ken thinks it looks more like goethite, he may be right! I can't see it very well! But man they were beautiful! Awesome treasures! And my favorite was the same as yours! But even the two little clusters were pretty! It's all treasure anyways! Congratulations on hitting a fantastic pocket! You deserve it! Thanks for the awesome eye candy Chris!❤🤩💕
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Lol.. Thanks, Lisa! I'm definitely going to send you both a package of some of the better material I've been finding out there. I'm really learning so much out there. I've located so many quartz veins containing amethyst. I can't wait to get back there this weekend. I think I'm going to hit an old spot that I haven't been back to since it's discovery. I made my F Bomb video there. The whole slope of that mountain I scouted at the time was covered in white quartz with amethyst everywhere. I just need to locate the main source of all the white quartz, which, of course I'll just follow up the mountain to it's source. I'm really excited about this hunt. I know where the chunky pocket is from this video. It's covered and hidden. It'll be there when I go back. I just love scouting new spots, and this one has been waiting for me long enough. Have a great day and RockOn!!!
@largent45 2 ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt it sounds like you will be gracing us with another awesome video soon! I can't wait! And please, you have to go back to that place where you found those awesome ametrine pieces! Every piece you pulled out of there was some of your best material to date! Between the skeletal and the ametrine, it's a million dollar hole! So before I die, I want to see you go back there! Rock on and dig deep❣️
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
@largent45 Absolutely!!! 😃
@GREEKEXPLORERS 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it. It was definitely an amazing day.. RockOn!!!
@diggingappalachia954 2 ай бұрын
13:22 sweet, seems like the points are getting bigger
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
What's up, Jesse! Woohoo! That's exactly what was going thru my mind as I was pulling it out. That and excited that there was color. It's definitely going to get better next trip out
@diggingappalachia954 2 ай бұрын
Man , you’re into the sweet stuff, that material looks so good in person & all cleaned up. Folks in our rock club are crazy over it
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Jesse, I'm smiling all the way there, all day while I'm there and all the way home. I love this place and can't seem to get enough. I've read a lot of comments on different comment boards online where people say there's nothing really out there and that they never have any luck in the trips they've taken. Well, it's definitely not where you park. Sometimes, I hike miles round trip scouting new grounds. It's totally worth it, as you can see. I've lived here for 30yrs and just discovered this place a year and a half ago. I have some catching up to do. Lol.. RockOn!!!
@lukerutherford3293 2 ай бұрын
Very nice stuff man 🔥
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
I like that it's getting chunkier as I go. Hopefully, there's deeper color as I get deeper into it
@Ken_G. 2 ай бұрын
Dude! Right at the moment about 9:45 where that rock comes tumbling toward the camera it jumped to a big loud ad for something and I about jumped. There's definitely some phantoms in that find of the day, nice piece Chris! Those are some serious clusters there my friend. Hope that vein just keeps getting better.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
What's up Ken! Jump scare not intended. 😆 Man, this spot looks just like it did at the end of the video except buried and hidden. I can't wait to get back on it! I just scratched the surface here and can't wait to get another few feet in. I'm just waiting for a big pocket to appear now. RockOn buddy!!!
@largent45 2 ай бұрын
Wow Chris! It looks like you are getting closer to the big purple gold❣️ 💜🔮 It's coming!💕
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Hello Lisa, and thank you! Once it cools down a bit, it's on!! Can't wait...
@williamrainford4614 2 ай бұрын
Dope
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, buddy!
@JackPoole-ef8cn 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to making a trip with you hopefully someday before my time is up 😅
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
October sounds like a good time! I might be staying there a couple nights
@lukerutherford3293 2 ай бұрын
🔥
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
🔥 🔥
@amandamp702 2 ай бұрын
Nice finds
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Thanks 😊
@lukerutherford3293 2 ай бұрын
the spot where we broke more tools then anywhere
@AllenBarrett-i3f 2 ай бұрын
I didn't say first
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean
@mildredarnold4052 2 ай бұрын
Get an ultrasonic cleaner and I’ll get the dirt out of the crevices with the crystals. Oh, and nice job those are very nice crystals.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
I definitely need to get one. Thanks!
@jessmorthiele 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I could not figure out how to take the pully off! 😅 I cleaned it up and now gonna oil it. Hopefully it will work. Do you have a link for the motor? Thank you!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome, but I'm sorry, I do not have a link for the motor. They have changed their email address and phone number for some reason.
@largent45 4 ай бұрын
Wow Chris, you scored! That little stromatolite you found us gorgeous! And the petrified wood finds were just amazing! And in that circle of rocks, there was one that looked completely opalized in some lovely pastels, like that one that was on both aides of that sandatone piece. You most definitely should have grabbed that one too. I have a feeling it would look absolutely amazing polished! The petrified wood oieces that you did pick up were nice but you have to widen you view to other things while you are out there! Man i would so love to be able to hunt your desert sometime! But i think those days are gone. Im not able to walk on uneven ground like that and its not fair! There is so many things that i wish i could do that we take for granted. Until we can no longer do them. Like visit Egypt and aee the pyramids! I cant walk on sand and my walker or my wheelchair would both be worthless to me there, on sand. So it will never happen, even if i could afford it. These things on my bucket list are already past now! So as my eyes Chris, you need to widen your scope of view! There is more to life then just pet wood! Just look down and look for color and textures that are interesting and then we will worry about what minerals they are made of and what that were. Everything you find in the desert is a fossil of something. Nothing out there survives for long! And i will admit that the let wood is gorgeous but so are other things! Lol That was a fun little trip to the past! Thanks Chris❣️
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 4 ай бұрын
You are soooo right, Lisa! Lol.. I see so many fossils out there or very odd looking pieces of material that I know are more than just a rock. I mean, everything is more than just a rock.. Oooo, that would make a good title. Lol.. "More than just a rock." But yeah, I've been saying to a friend of mine that I need a geologist friend or someone who knows their stuff to hang out with. You should see some of the things I come across that don't get recorded. I'm convinced that I've looked at and walked away from unknown fossil species. And I also might have a few that I'm unaware of. Lmao.. Please continue to educate me, cause I seriously need it! 😆 🤣 You are absolutely right! We all take advantage of so many things in life until it's gone. I am definitely wearing blinders out there and probably pass up some pretty amazing specimens every time. Even going as slow as I do. Now I wanna get back out there and see what I can find but unfortunately, it's 112 today and similar weather the rest of the weekend. I'll have to just bite the bullet and do a very early morning start. Eyes open wide!!
@Ken_G. 4 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, great adventure!! I'm so sorry, I haven't been watching KZbin videos at all really for a while now. I realized the other day that I had missed several of yours and felt so bad. So I'm going to go back through over the next few days and make sure to check them all out. How long did it take to tune your goggles back in to petrified wood mode after so long in purple gold mode?
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 4 ай бұрын
No worries!! You know, I am completely the same way. I am guilty of the same thing. I've been pretty busy with work, and by the time I get home, there's just not much time left in the day. I unfortunately haven't been posting many videos lately, but I'll be picking up the pace. You know, I missed going out into the desert and hunting for its treasures. It's been about 1 year of nonstop quartz crystals. In that 1 year I've learned a lot about where to really look. Every trip now is better and better material. The sad part is that my best days with my best finds are days I decided not to film and just dig. I love both hunting grounds and haven't gotten sick of either. I just have less purple gold than I do petrified wood. Lol.. No need to apologize, my friend! RockOn!!!
@largent45 5 ай бұрын
Those are exquisite❣️ Awesome purple gold❣️
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Hello Lisa!! That was a very exciting day. I usually leave my holes open when I pack out so the next person can have an easier fun dig if I don't make it back first. Not this spot!! Lol.. Buried her good until I could get back next weekend
@largent45 5 ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt I bet you did! That definitely looked promising!
@lukerutherford3293 5 ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt how good lol
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Heck yeah!
@lukerutherford3293 5 ай бұрын
fire
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Oh yeah!!
@amandamp702 5 ай бұрын
Ooooh I see purple...I believe ur getting closer to the bigger purple
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Woohoo!!!
@gyvren 5 ай бұрын
God I miss the smell of creosote bushes after the rain…
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
I completely understand! I love the smell of freshly cut wet grass. Just great memories as a kid attached to that smell. I've lived in Las Vegas now for 37yrs and every house I've lived in here has had a desert landscaping. I just want to cut some wet grass already so I can smell my childhood again. Lol.. Fond memories are attached to some amazing smells! I'm sure you have some attached to the smell of creosote bushes after the rain. RockOn!!!
@gyvren 5 ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt I’ll trade you… lol
@TheAdventureCloset 5 ай бұрын
Do you run into many artifacts out there? Glad you got to get out and do some hounding. That looks like a nice spot for nothing inpartocular, just see what the desert wants to give. Nice colorful little pieces of pet wood though.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, it was nice to get out there and absorb the quiet and amazing views. The only artifacts I've ever found are some very old empty cans. Totally rusted with no visible markings. Just really old. I'm still keeping my eyes open for Indian arrowheads or pottery of some sort. Nothing yet! Lol.. Next time out there, I'll stay longer and cover more ground. There's so much terrain out there that I've never searched and can't wait to get the chance. Have an amazing day out there, stay safe, and RockOn!!!
@Grandmasrockin 5 ай бұрын
I love your enthusiasm
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Woohoo!! You should see me when I'm excited! Lol.. I guess I'm easily excited, and it shows. I appreciate the compliment. Thank you!!
@GREEKEXPLORERS 5 ай бұрын
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.. Keep up the great job you're doing
@raystevens687 5 ай бұрын
1st off glad to see you back on line. Also you need to bring your rock bag with you know you can't Resist those Rocks yes its nice to get out of town but know the rocks are calling name out.😅😅😅😅😅
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Lol. I was wearing my backpack. I just didn't want to keep taking it off. The finds really do come one after another. I brought home several sweet finds, but I have such a large collection. At this point, I have to keep my expectations high before it comes home. I leave so much cool material behind nowadays.
@raystevens687 5 ай бұрын
That Petrified wood 🪵 you could do 2 things just polish it or cut it up cab and polish and make them into Necklace it could be really cool.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
You're right! The Petrified wood out there can be really brittle and fractured from the extreme desert Temps but when you find a sweet chunk that's been buried it takes really great shine and like you say, can be really cool. Next time I'll spend a little more time out there and cover more ground. I can't wait! RockOn, buddy!!!
@carlcotton1753 5 ай бұрын
This was a great treasure hunt! I love the desert hunts! Thank you!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, It was a lot of fun, Carl! I haven't done a desert hunt for about a year. I was craving it for sure. I'm definitely going back soon. Hope everything's good with you and the family! RockOn buddy!!!
@gregory0059ward 5 ай бұрын
Dude!!! Nice man!!! Petrified wood looks awesome!!
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
I covered such a small area, too. I always wonder about what I didn't find and not as much as what I found. I can't wait to get back and find out.. How have you been, buddy? Stay safe and RockOn!!!
@gregory0059ward 5 ай бұрын
@@RockhoundTreasurehunt just busy with work, hope all is well with you. The family and I are looking to do a trip to Arkansa this summer to go dig for Quartz. If I get some, I’ll make sure to send some pictures.
@RockhoundTreasurehunt 5 ай бұрын
Sweet! That sounds like fun. Good luck to you guys!!