Collecting Giant Quartz Crystals in Arkansas Avant Mine | World Class Mining

On this episode we are in Arkansas! Digging for quartz crystal clusters that are some of the largest in the world! You will see from the starting point of pulling the crystals out of the pocket systems, where they formed over 100 million years ago! To the cleaning process and afterwords of how they look like glass!
This location may be opening soon to the public, at that time another Crystal Collector video will be published all about.
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[@LL-qq4go]

Show us more of you washing them! Super satisfying to see them being rinse down to expose all the gems.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

J V you will like my next video then! Gonna do a video on just washing and cleaning, it’s gonna be great!

[@rockmytarot2071]

J V it's so awesome that you remember! I await your delivery. LOL! ☺

[@shainh70]

What do you use to get them so clean/free os stains?

[@KonnyP]

The Crystal Collector I could watch a one hour video just of you washing off lots of large crystal clusters without timelapse, it's just that satisfying :}

[@chrisdentyakapanicon1376]

shain hinson oxalic acid is what they use to clean them. It’s a white powder that you mix in some water and cook them on low heat for couple hrs then let them cook down before you wash them off or they will crack.

[@Amclaren2009]

When I lived in North Carolina my family and I would go mining for crystal and semi precious gems. Lots of great memories and fun. We were going through some hard times with my mom having cancer and it allowed us some time to go out and do something as a family that wasn't to physically tiring. We would sit my mom in a chair, bring her what we found and she would clean them off. Actually had some aquamarine cut and made into necklaces for my mom and sisters.

[@tarrantwolf]

Ever hit up the Emerald Hollow mine in Hiddenite, NC?

[@captainkhakis9826]

Hot springs Arkansas. 10$ a day you can leave with as much as you can carry. Live 70 miles from this location, excellent day adventure, got more Arkansas quartz than I know what to do with.

[@tallonfalvo3206]

Captain

[@nomad5031]

WOW which one?? My friend and I have traveled from Houston to dig at Twin Creek and Ron Coleman. Did not find much more than a bunch of rocks at Coleman. Found several smaller pieces of crystals at the other. We plan to return to Arkansas next month.

[@Dee8Bee]

Captain Khakis that sounds like sooo much fun! I need to find out if I can do this in Europa somewhere.

[@neezameid9227]

MichelleObama isAman 10000000000000000000000000000

[@WinLuBen]

Wish I could do that one day!! Illinois has nothing fun like THIS!!

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

Those crystals shine beautifully once they're clean, I can't wait to see your video on cleaning them. Thank you for sharing your digs and your knowledge.

[@listentogrey]

Crystal digging on my bucket list! Magnificent finds!! 💎⚒✨

[@summerslotus1109]

Mine too

[@allyspock]

Would you ever be interested in making a video talking about mining accessibility, and how you got into doing this? I'd love to learn more about that.

[@rebareebs]

Allison Stock I second this!!

[@racer1d]

Wegner Crystal Mines, Arkansas.

[@mrlopezlove1435]

I went to Twin Creeks Arkansas

[@mrlopezlove1435]

Look at my finds

[@stonedgaming8109]

Allison Stock thirds

[@kenishahammond3935]

It's so satisfying watching you guys dig up these crystals.

[@moltres234]

I got wide eyed watching this. Epic

[@dayspachic]

love the bloopers,great addition and entertaining as well!

[@brucecarlton1508]

Thanks for showing the crystals before and after cleaning

[@TheCrystalCollector]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching the videos!🙌💎🙏

[@jadu567]

I have 1 kg. How can I sell it?

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Beautiful! Glad I watched through to the end!

[@candyontherag8248]

WHAT!!!!That is absolutely gorgeous!

[@65monsterman]

Great video, AMAZING crystals!

[@AtkinWhat]

Love your videos, your passion for gem hunting really comes through.

[@etzap5057]

Beautiful quartz! the last big quartz looked wonderful with the original color with yellow iron ❤️

[@patriciamattone5414]

Oh, Lord! What a haul of BEAUTIFUL CRYSTALS! It is so much fun watching you guys pull out such amazing surprises at that incredible mine! It's like Christmas time all year round mining at the Ziegers (?) Mine! You look like you are having so much fun! I'd be in heaven - gently pulling clusters out of the Mother Earth. Back in the 1980s (not sureof the exact time), I went to a Gem & Crytal show at CW Post College in Long Island, New York. Someone from Arkansas dove a truck load of Arkansas crystals, of all shapes and sizes, to this show - held in Nov or Dec (before Christmas). I could feel my heart racing with joy - just admiring the beauty of their haul of crystals. You could not wipe the smile off of my face! I purchased many crystals cluster (small enough to carry out to my car) to give away to special people as Christmas presents. I wish another Arkansas person would drive a truck truck load of crystals to NY to one of our Gems shows in Long Island - after this Pandemic subsides. Just watching you guys get so excited at your finds and washing off and uncovering their beauty is so enjoyable. You can't wipe the smile off of my face. I LOVE & SO APPRECIATE CRYSTALS. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! How do you carry off those huge clusters of Museum style from the mine??? Love Your Video - What Fun!!!

[@lindamahrer1760]

So beautiful...the earth and nature are magnificent.

[@wolfgalaxygacha8293]

These are beautiful your channel is amazing some people make fakes but this channel is real and those crystals are gorgeous in the sun.

[@nomad5031]

I agree. There is another channel where the guy ALWAYS finds huge, clear crystals wherever he goes. I have been to 2 of those and only found several small pieces of clusters, fragments, and a bunch of rocks lol😅😥

[@mimstar71]

This is awesome. Thanks for showing what they look like coming out of earth the what they look like all cleaned & beautiful

[@laurahernandez7531]

Excellent video. Love your enthusiasm. Great editing!!! Thank you

[@mattridley8995]

Your wash tables are awesome. Whaaaaat?! I will be building a mini version. Keep up the great videos. Love them!

[@GeologyofGemsMinerals]

Very nice finds, good video!!

[@fspencer518]

You need to make shirts with you holding a crystal cluster saying "Whaaaaaaaat" I'll buy one!!! It is so much fun to watch how excited you are every time you find something!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I actually did that about a year ago and sold quite a few, need to put them back on my eBay soon, couldn’t have the space to travel with the shirts but will have them back up soon

[@thewhitelion136]

Wow wot an awesome dig..love watching your videos! That big cluster ...😲😃

[@clarashoe9504]

Wow! I had a dream last night about doing this! I even stood on the ridge of the impact crater.

[@TreScotts1Fan]

Amazing! I've been missing your videos!

[@patriciaroberts8694]

That is absolutely gorgeous!

[@kathleenloverso5654]

😲That Arkansas crystal is absolutely beautiful ! I need to go digging just to own 1 of those thousands of years old gems ! 💎 TFS

[@lindametts8573]

Bryan you rock!!! Love your chip and dale voice makes me laugh every time!! The crystales keep getting better and better!!! Super fantastic!!! Keep serach-en!!!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

🐿🐿🐿😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@elkslayer7399]

Those were off the chain cool...Would love to spend a few days out there...wow........wow...wow...Dig,Dig,Dig

[@alexandergames6]

I love when he shows the giant thing of crystals put together I also love the long crystals

[@milesnn]

awesome adventure magnificent finds it would be so hard to leave wow keep the videos coming

[@MrAmethystguy]

Great video....Love the retakes at the end.

[@firewaterbydesign]

You make it look so easy to find and mine them that people will not understand their true value and the amount of work that actually goes in to mining these treasures.

[@ghosthunterchris8423]

Whaaaaaat thats awesome man!! Makes me wanna go crystal diggin! Rock on!

[@mickismommy95]

I like it when you show them all cleaned up

[@truthseeker3715]

I love watching you and wishing I could be there with you. I am disabled and always wanted to do what you do but I am glad you do the videos so I can take part Ohio sucks there are no places to go to do this. Much love for you giving us the opportunity to do it with you 😊

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks so much for watching and the support 🙌🙏🙌🙏💎💜💜

[@yehannahawkins1391]

I was just at Coleman mine just outside Hot Springs and found some beautiful crystals...but I would love to find a CLUSTER like you guys found...what a dream that would be. Gods amazing creations from mother earth.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Such a fun place, going there next month!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

All of my life mother talked about wanting to go to the diamond mine. Our family was from NE Arkansas. But I never got to do anything as amazing as what you do. You are living the dream! I love rocks and most of the ones I have are just interesting looking reminders of special people and places I've been in my life. Really enjoy watching your videos...bad me has not been able to stop watching and it's now morning!

[@americanrebel413]

Awesome and beautiful! It's like all of these came from huge geodes that were broken up in the past!

[@Mr-Divine]

Loved the bloopers at the end LOL , cant wait for another herkimer video

[@TheCrystalCollector]

turboneon414 the next Herkimer video will be epic! Working on it now!

[@Mr-Divine]

The Crystal Collector 💖💎💎💎💖

[@CountryFriedChocobo]

I'm incredibly fortunate to live near all of these mines. With that said, the humidity makes it absolutely unbearable right now. Looking forward to some cooler weather.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Yet, another great video. Always enjoy them.

[@moltres234]

You really rock lol. You crack me up. Thanks, I have been going through some tough stuff. When I watch your videos I smile.

[@Native-Kitty]

Don't you just love when Brian says: "WHAAAT"?

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Native-Kitty haha! Lovvvvve it! “Whaaaaaaaaaat!?”

[@mohammedberlin9982]

No, i only Love Crystals :D

[@scottyj6226]

actually I find it quite annoying.

[@franciscoonfuego9818]

Wwwhhhhhhaaaatttttttttt

[@Ziabia65Blogspot]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!! i love crystals quartz!!! is my paradise!!!

[@markzinzilieta8927]

I’ll bet that red clay is difficult to clean up but it hides some beautiful crystals / clusters !!! Happy for you !!!

[@moniquegardiner7459]

OMG 😮 that is huge! I love you crystal collector!

[@Michael-km3jc]

Hi! I'm geologist from Ukraine. Your occupation is amazing! It's very cool. My dream is working the same you work/))

[@torihalteman8660]

Insta clicked that notification 😂 love this content 💎

[@kazzhayells3179]

Whaaaat omg lord they are all stunning love your work and I love how you show then cleaned up through your video thanks for sharing Mr Collector 💯💜👍🏽👏🏾

[@JoJulian]

I love your videos!!! I love that it's fun to watch but very educational also. Much love from New Zealand

[@sewonbran8599]

Would you ever consider doing a video on some tools and tips for those that want to do some crystal digs on an amateur level. Watching your videos inspires me to want to go mining to add to my personal collection.

[@lisafraley4782]

WHHAAATTT !!! I need to find me a rock hounding buddy to go on digs with !!!

[@Sharyourvoice]

With Benefits!🥰😎🥰

[@Esmeralda-it6ds]

Those crystals are AMAZING!!!

[@vargohoat9950]

those are some incredible quartz clusters

[@amberbryeans114]

Arkansas my home state. Watching from Blytheville

[@zombieman7584]

Another great video...whaat!!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Sino Shohe thanks!

[@allysinthegarden]

The Crystal Collector .u werk werk werk❤

[@zombieman7584]

You are welcome The Crystal Collector. In fact you deserve more thanks for all the hard work digging and making these videos..so thank you!

[@guineverependragon9804]

Just found you. Love your attitude of cherishing each cluster. So enthusiastic! Must be some strong energy around all those crystals. Keep enjoying, I'll be watching.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

💜💜⚒💯💯

[@nathalieblackwell4241]

Just love to see the beauties you pull out of the ground and love buying them also. Keep up the good work

[@ashtondarroux8161]

I have for sale sir please contact me

[@ashtondarroux8161]

[phone]

[@Robert-we4wz]

Is this a fee site or is it somewhere that you have access to by permission? Also keep up the videos man! They inspire more young people then you know. Without your videos I can at least say I would have never started rockhounding!

[@marilynsheen3455]

What a beautiful

[@torihalteman8660]

I wish they had mines in my area, definitely gonna have to do a road trip to dig someday

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Tori Lynne Arkansas is a great place, I’ll be doing more videos of more spots you can dig all over the country!

[@ponged8703]

The Crystal Collector what mine did you go to in this video? I should check it out!

[@lifethrulove]

Tori Lynne same here

[@racer1d]

Wegner Crystal Mines, Arkansas

[@richardinglett6628]

Your not getting into the same area he was in.

[@amadateresacontreras6202]

I feel very happy when showing to us how your got it . Very satisfying

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

Oh my the beauty of ur finds!!!!!

[@DestDest84]

I use to see those where my grand mother lived and we would play with them and throw them away because we never understood the value or what they were. You should visit Jamaica, I'm sure you'd find a lot. We are sitting here on treasure and don't even know it.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Oh wow, I need to come to Jamaica now💎🙌💎🙌💎

[@scottyeallen6426]

I live in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. If I was feeling better I would go!

[@mnm806]

Love your video and your enthusiasm, just glad I don't have to do your laundry! :)

[@OriginalStrudel]

Those are some incredible finds!

[@ElectricUniverseEyes]

I love how as soon as you say "crystals form this way in the ground around a hundred million years ago"... it goes slow motion

[@ElectricUniverseEyes]

Then you unearth these bad boys from just red clay??? WHAAAAT? Dude.... seriously, can I come hang out with you and dig these out with my own hands?

[@ElectricUniverseEyes]

Seriously! Are you ready? I'm ready to come home to my birthplace... ARKANSAS!

[@randallrodrigues157]

I wanna know how much money these b iui g crystal run for .

[@astrochakrasynergysystem1480]

I just love your video and am sooooo jealous! My saying .... YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CLEAR QUARTZ! Man I wish I was there at your dig! (On a side note please stop saying...what!) that being said you guys are great love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@elviragutierrez4884]

WHAT???? .....WHATTTTTT IS HIS ANTHEM! L OL

[@maryc.grider2691]

Whaaaat?????? Love love love what you're doing here! Thanks for sharing and God Bless!

[@racheallange2056]

Oh...wow! Just amazing! (love the music to) Mario and Zelda cool!

[@annettmccullough4193]

You're so cute when you're really excited.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

😊☺️😊

[@alexlowrie03]

@@TheCrystalCollector whaaaaaat

[@oldstylez6419]

nicer then in my greatest dreams!!!!!!

[@cazadorintelectual1851]

Tori, i totally agree w u! Gosh im so tempted to dig crystals like these or amethyst!!

[@XtraCrispy]

Some how I feel really good watching this vidoe! thx for upload

[@shaysweet6235]

Was this up/out of the Avant mine Co? I dig in Jessieville all the time and I'm planning my next dig for the fall. You are a "rock" star man! Awesome dog, and awesome finds!

[@notrequired8474]

When I was young (around 10-11) my friends and I would go in the woods behind my house and one day we were digging something I don’t remember what it was but we ended up finding these huge quarts pieces that were similar to the first piece in the video. We put the in a wagon and walked around our neighborhood trying selling them door to door for a honest price of 7-12$... needless to say we sold out first night never found anymore. I still remember when it was I might go back there. Edit: 4:35 is what they looked like but not as clean

[@elviragutierrez4884]

Whattt??? Beautiful memories

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

You have sooo much fun!! It would be awesome to go with you to some of these awesome places.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

The more the merrier I always say! Some spots I dig are private though, but I’m on a mission this fall to travel all over America and find as many spots as possible to share with others🙌🙌🙌💎🙏

[@GerberDaisy72]

The Crystal Collector Can’t wait for you to come to the Pacific Northwest!!

[@abdulalimahad9900]

I love this show I wish one day I could go somewhere like this

[@epicrunscapetime]

Call me crazy, but I think they look better with the iron stains, well at least the clusters.

[@stargazer-tf8rw]

Not crazy haha I like em that way too

[@RJDCR]

superkool...way to dig

[@3030Sunshine]

Wow... those are so beautiful.

[@EloquentThinker]

Wow, this is unbelievable 😮😍

[@kameron7446]

I like the subtle angle with a shotgun in the background

[@stevenlight9329]

Welcome to Arkansas

[@Biscuitcase]

I want an 'Arky' digging bar! Are you coming to Arizona to dig wit me? We'll blast something wide open for ya.

[@Z3n1tHL0rD]

Love your enthusiasm

[@MarkOBrienmarkspage1]

I appreciate that you don't cuss and keep the "omg's" to a minimum. Makes the show professional and powerful

[@rebareebs]

I’m new to your channel, so forgive me if this has been done before...but can you make a video about how to make money from crystal collecting? Best way(s) to sell and trade? Very interesting stuff! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@TheCrystalCollector]

That’s a great idea, I’ll work on that!!

[@Rockhounding-with-Bigfoot]

I collected some Giant Crystals, Bigfoot told me where to dig!

[@BriarRouge]

Great video, excellent dig!!

[@cliftonfrederick2478]

WOW BEAUTIFUL crystal .

[@doctorsex.]

THE CLUSTER...

[@davidgray6852]

I would like to know where this mine is located cuz' I'm wanting to plan a road trip to dig at a few sights

[@prinnvandegrift9776]

David Gray mt Ida Arkansas ! You could fill a truck up in two days

[@nomad5031]

@@prinnvandegrift9776 but which particular mine?? I have been to Twin Creek and Ron Coleman. I am from Houston. Which would you recommend I visit next time 😟👍

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty Rockhound here:. Some of my best memories are covered in red Arkansas mud. Nature's dermatological mud pack. Took days to get it out of your pores. We found crystals so big, they were the size of a human toddler. (Back in the 1960's & '70s). My Dad traded them to collectors for other rock and gem specimens... I grieve him not keeping a couple. It's hard for the average hunter to find them like that big these days. So many claims are commercialized. I'm very impressed with your finds. So satisfying!

[@wendylow5748]

You know what I like? You say Oh My Goodness instead of the other phrase. As a christian I find this so admirable.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes I try to keep it that way, I have slipped up once or twice but usually don’t like to say that either.

[@ksubsbeforeplease]

This is how many times he said “WHAAAAAAAAAAT!” | | ¥

[@mohammedberlin9982]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT you would say if you would find those Pieces :D WHAAAAT :D Normal

[@davidcaldwell8977]

Say "what" again, I dare you.... Pulp Fiction...

[@fdholley]

Hadn't even thought of that but now that's all I think of everytime he says that 🤣

[@kennethyarris9517]

I love that crystal and the dog ❤

[@TerimaKasih888]

Thank you.This is lovely.