Collecting Incredible Crystals of Maine (Part 1 of 2)

[@jacobdickson4839]

I remember being a little kid and scraping mica off of rocks and being amazed. Thats when my fascination for rocks started growing.

[@diaryofachunkymainehiker2406]

I just went hiking here last week. I haven't been to the lower quarries, but I have been to the Harvard Quarry at the top of the mountain

[@allingrant5858]

been there 3 times, they have some nice green beryl crystals as well.

[@Brian_the_Rockhound]

Maine has such beautiful pieces. The Harvard quarry tourmalines are absolutely amazing. U won't find black tourmalines (schorl) like them anywhere else.

[@michaelhill9738]

I use to go to these mines all the time, and the Harvard across the street and up the mountain. My favorite find at the Tamminen was a bunch of pseudo cubic quartz crystals. Your video is bring back fond memories.

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

Keep those stories of terrific finds coming! We love to hear about memorable moments in geology!

[@bryerskelton1393]

WELL DONE VIDEO! Love the fade between shots, and i love how you speak very clear! Wealth of knowledge too! Thanks a lot for the know how!

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed!

[@lisablackstoneparsons3798]

I love MAINE so much. I used to live there, but now I live in Florida😕

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

Thank u. Karly, Lincoln Maine

[@rickthibodeau5874]

Thank you for this video, I’m headed there today… wish me luck… if you see this before I get there is there anything else I should know?

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

PART TWO is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYirhISjo9OcgtU

[@diggingdirt4346]

I have found an odd little black rock not sure what it is can you help me

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

Upload a photo. I will see if I can help.

[@dragonflysagatiaej4833]

Digging Dirt I’m not sure we can upload photos on here.

[@CaryOhMa5]

Not hard to pronounce at all! 'Wise-a-nen' and 'Tam-i-nen' . Just need to break down the syllables. Does that "nen" ending sound much like Finnish hockey player names, eh?

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

Ha! As a first-time visitor to these mines (and being from the Midwest), I did not want to risk offending anyone with a nomenclature slip. Thanks for the tip.

[@rockhoundingusa8207]

I just did a bit of research out of curiosity. It appears that there are several acceptable ways to pronounce Waisanen. May say that it is "WAY-suh-nen" or others say it is "WAYS-e-nen". Potato, tomato, and now Waisanen. I need to talk to Frank Perham.