Better than GOLD?! - Montana's Sapphire Rush

[@______IV]

I went there 40+ years ago and still have the sapphires I found back then. So exciting and fun, and such wonderful memories.

[@rickjohnson6559]

I highly recommend the trip. I went to gem mountain. Look at her face each time she turns a tray over. It's an expression of joy and wonderment. You get that every time you dig all day. Then. Gem mountain had mine heated and faceted. I have 4 wonderful beautiful stones. I want to go back again. Suddenly. Gold is not as fun. ❤❤❤❤

[@minelifemediallc]

Love this! Gem Mountain is a fantastic stop too, that's where I usually go, Philipsburg is such a fun town!

[@rickjohnson6559]

@@minelifemediallc I left a 100$ at the candy shop. Yes folks they make their own candy. And it's a two story shop. Old fashioned candy. For the adults a micro brewery and sevaral family oriented saloons. I had a great burger in the one I went to. And outside of town is a open mine for semi precious stones

[@dennishedrick5308]

Gonna be on your West Boarder.. need to get out and see which gems are around...cheers

[@rickmarquard5359]

Very nice JS. Much more fun than digging Pt:Pd.

[@minelifemediallc]

@@rickmarquard5359 I'm not sure about that, I do miss going underground a lot! Although with the news this week it does seem like a bit more fun... I hope you're doing well!!!

[@glynnphillips1576]

What wonderful dog's 😊😊

[@rikkispence7049]

Congratulations, 400 Subs and 20,000 views, in 4 days.. That is quite the accomplishment 🎉🎉 I wish you great adventures, and continued success !!

[@MinesAndMountains]

I am going to be out there in June, Just Subscribed. We gem hunt worldwide and facet gems like Sapphires. Your channel is great.

[@minelifemediallc]

So fun!! There's so many cool sapphire spots around Montana! Stoked to see some of your videos as well, I'm always intrigued by different types of gems!

[@glassontherocks]

Southern Oregon here.. We have everything here in gems that you could ever want.

[@minelifemediallc]

I've heard there is some good gem stuff over there! I'll have to make a trip over sometime!

[@kaynefryday1251]

Really , do you have black opal and pink and blue diamonds

[@glassontherocks]

@@kaynefryday1251 Might be The Three Sisters spewed everything here.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

You don't have Sapphires ,Rubies or Diamonds

[@glassontherocks]

@@deltabluesdavidraye You must be a democrat. You just can't let it go can you? God has scattered it all over for all of us to enjoy. And you want to fuss and bicker. You must have an aggravated life. Look for peace.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Cool stuff 😊 new subscriber

[@minelifemediallc]

Thank you and thanks for subscribing!

[@TheGoldPanner]

Came across your video while looking up Montana sapphires. I'm going to do a roadtrip down from BC to have a gander for some.

[@minelifemediallc]

So fun! Montana has a ton of great stops!! Depending where you're going, Gem Mountain in Philipsburg is another fun stop and it might be closer for you!

[@cindyheyns4156]

Looks like alot of fun

[@minelifemediallc]

It's always a nice little day out, fun for all ages for sure!

[@IndusRiverRock]

Wow beautiful sharing 😊

[@minelifemediallc]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@kevink6420]

I was starting to get into faceting years ago and I bought a 1gram piece of rough from a rough dealer that came from rock creek (unheated, blue-teal, minor silk) for $500 before the prices exploded for large stones. I still have it stashed away.

[@minelifemediallc]

So cool! Love that!

[@haroldlundy6810]

Enjoyed the video. I have always been a rock hound. Watching from Athens, Georgia

[@minelifemediallc]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I'm still new at sharing these videos so it's greatly appreciated!

[@haroldlundy6810]

You done good.

[@bigskyrich3947]

Montana Dawg here

[@sarahporter9541]

So cute..great info..and we lived in Helena years ago..and went to this mine... such fun..but we didn't get much..that's what mining is..hit or miss..😅

[@minelifemediallc]

It's a great spot!

[@Khusringoldminers]

Amazing, very good, good lucky

[@minelifemediallc]

It's a ton of fun to find these little treasures!

[@jeffwomack5821]

Looks like another thing for the bucket list. If you want your dogs to help dig plant flowers or a garden. How did the bag of concentrates turn out?

[@minelifemediallc]

Their little legs are not much help with digging unfortunately 😂 I saved the rest of my bag for some students to go through, I will report back if they find anything good!!

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Hamilton watch company uses them in their Pocket watches . They are used for the pallet fork . They may not be from Montana .

[@lauraschulz5209]

My father in law used to work for Hamilton Watch in Lancaster,Pa

[@pensacolafishin]

Keep up the great content, I wish there were mines closer to NW FL. I'd love to do a family mining weekend.

[@minelifemediallc]

This mine ships "concentrate" all over for an actually pretty reasonable price! It's a fun way to spend a day outside!

[@minelifemediallc]

If you like geology, here is my map of Cool Geology spots! There might be some near you! :) maps.app.goo.gl/UiCrJ7VUQ6jwAQnaA

[@pensacolafishin]

@@minelifemediallc thank you so much, I didn't know Cherokee Ruby mine. It will most definitely be a stop our next trip to TN.

[@minelifemediallc]

@@pensacolafishin love to hear it! I've not been myself but I'm sure it will be a ton of fun!

[@jasoncunninghambluejmc]

Subscribed and hit the bell🤗 have you ever tried using black lights on any of the washes out there?

[@minelifemediallc]

Aw thanks! I have a black light but rarely use it, next time I visit this area I might have to take it!

[@occamsrazor7939]

I would love to scratch around hunting for pretty rocks and gems, but I can't travel that far.

[@minelifemediallc]

You might be able to find some great rock hunting spots near you!

[@GPTLaughterLab]

Hey awesome video :) very informative and fun 🎉

[@alimin8r201]

Corundum is used to make sandpaper, I know that from years ago.

[@minelifemediallc]

Absolutely! A lot of these hard minerals like diamonds, garnets, and sapphires have a ton of industrial uses like sandpaper!

[@vm.999]

Epic

[@VijayGoswami-dl9vp]

Very beautiful maidam and you🇮🇳

[@hardyakka6200]

Isn,t there a public fossicing area?. And the have to be heated?

[@minelifemediallc]

They don't have to be heated, it's just common! This one isn't public it's family run, but you might be able to find some public spaces!

[@bigbadjohn8207]

Are you related to Radioactive Drew on KZbin?

[@minelifemediallc]

Hm not that I know of!!

[@bigjm3143]

Like looking for a needle in a hay stack !

[@minelifemediallc]

That makes finding one even more fun! :)

[@toofragile825]

a very informative sponsored video

[@minelifemediallc]

Not sponsored in any way but thanks!

[@maximmusr6016]

Has anyone ever told you how much you look like Sarah Snook?

[@minelifemediallc]

I've heard it a couple of times! I think it's the rounder face and lighter reddish hair? 🤔

[@tywatts7834]

What is your dog's name

[@dontask8979]

Sargent Dan 😉

[@minelifemediallc]

Finally someone asks the important questions 🤣🤣 I have two, the chunky one is Hazel and the thinner one is Gracie 🤣

[@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian]

blood sapphires

[@kaynefryday1251]

Most Montana sapphire are ugly teals

[@minelifemediallc]

Aw I like the teals! My favorite Montana ones are the Yogos of course, I have a video on those specifically in the works 👀

[@dontask8979]

Well done!

[@minelifemediallc]

Aw thank you so much!

[@GramCanyonSam]

Follow you on tiktok just found you're YT !

[@minelifemediallc]

Aw that's so cool!! The KZbin is very new, I'm trying to challenge myself to make one longer video each month to improve my content skills 😂

[@Dmac-7558]

Fascinating how the human Monkey loses it's mind over sparkly shiney things