I hit upon some sky blue amazonite and smoky quartz on Cinco De Mayo 2014 in the Pikes Peak Batholith in central Colorado. Some of my best Amazonite yet! More information and photos on the blog at davealex.com.
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@KAREN-OAKES5 жыл бұрын
OMG the music is driving me F N crazy!!!!
@stacymitchell5185 жыл бұрын
Sounds like there's a rave going on next door lol 😂
@dreamweaver30954 жыл бұрын
also the mic captures you're chewing.
@KingFPV5 жыл бұрын
Nice pocket! I know the excitement having explored some amazonite pockets out near Lake George some time ago.
@wild_mtn_woman3 жыл бұрын
All I can seem to find around lake george is milky quartz, is there any place I can try near there that you'd be willing to share?
@michelle_77696 жыл бұрын
Would love to go crystal hunting in Colorado with you 😊!
@A1Autocareballinasloe11 ай бұрын
That's class u foundation great spot great smokies amazonite lovely too
@AnitaKuhn18 жыл бұрын
you should grab a few bamboo sticks to poke around those pockets with, even a gloved hand can do some damage to nice specimens ;)
@theropodia5 жыл бұрын
I use a polypropalene 1/4" x 10" probe. It works great and is tough yet gentle on the specimens.
@BoltRM3 жыл бұрын
@@theropodia Thanks, I see some polypropylene rods on amazon $6 for 3/8x12" 👍
@idigcalifornia10 жыл бұрын
Cool video, thanks for sharing. Getting me pumped up for next weeks dig.
@obliqrecordings10 жыл бұрын
Awesome...can't wait to see what you do on your prospecting trip!
@TheDudeGuyBroManPerson10 жыл бұрын
I am 13. I can not find anything except for milky quartz. I think its just where i am mining. Please give me some tips on where to find good crystals and gems.and i love watching yours videos.
@M.S.K.F_VLOGSКүн бұрын
Amazing work
@thecrystalhunters Жыл бұрын
Dang, awesome finds, thanks for the cool vid!
@RedmanOutdoors3665 жыл бұрын
Where is this at Batholith is outside of the Peak just curious I'm here for 6 more days I would love to get on some of this any suggestions bud ?
@obliqrecordings5 жыл бұрын
There are many claims so it is hard to give a good unclaimed spot as the status of the land changes; I prospect all the time and the areas are hit and mostly miss. I'd recommend Douglas County simply because you can search location records online and don't have to visit the BLM and can put together a good map to avoid the claimed areas. If you need help with putting a map together, I've written a tutorial. davealex.com/earthfire/creating-prospecting-map/
@RedmanOutdoors3665 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro if I see markers I won't hit em but yes I'm just short on time I was hoping you had a pocket opened up Thankyou for all your help we may just hit clear Creek for some gold I'm in Denver helping my sister fix her house she's going through a ruff devorce I got Friday to dig then I'm on a plane back to Oklahoma Saturday. I was hoping to dig and maybe shoot a video if your free Friday💯😎👍
@gingersworld16956 жыл бұрын
Music gives me anxiety haha
@Pordapoddie3 жыл бұрын
I live in cs, co...my uncle Denzil Wiggins used to talk about these
@Pordapoddie3 жыл бұрын
Yes please
@EnterEther7 жыл бұрын
Love your videos and your blog!!! just moved to Denver do you have a rockhound club or book to reccomend so I could learn to do this on my own?!
@rine3035 жыл бұрын
O wow I would love to do that
@itzzzsss8 жыл бұрын
looking at the dewey ground, it may look a little chilly there
@thomas1018347 жыл бұрын
You're lucky I can't give you a Gib slap thru the screen. I've been looking at some crystals on the wall and wondering when and IF you're going to find them.
@Okispider5 жыл бұрын
leaves more for other ppl....lol
@naimemelprahana79894 жыл бұрын
Why you should use a brush, sir
@obliqrecordings4 жыл бұрын
Using a brush will remove dirt a small amount a t a time and give me a view of all the crystals in an area with disturbing it too much. If there is a plate of crystals I would extract in a different way. Plus it's cool to see all the crystals in situ!
@TaylorRaine7 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@terezasilva97474 жыл бұрын
Linda demais parabéns já me escrevi aí vai um laik Deus abençoe
@andretremblay98977 жыл бұрын
I found tons of amazonite in a remote place north of Québec, close to an ancient mine deep in the forest, brought 300lbs of pure amazonite before someone claims the vein...very promising, good quality...see pictures on my Facebook
@dreamweaver30954 жыл бұрын
if you were just more patient you could probably capture them in their matrix. you're excitement gets the better of you.
@obliqrecordings3 жыл бұрын
I pull a lot of the matrix out; most pockets have disintegrated, the deeper I go the better luck I have pulling out matrix. I love the puzzle!
@seanbarg78586 ай бұрын
what acid solution are you leaving these in for a month?
@obliqrecordings4 ай бұрын
most the time iron out and food grade citric acid.
@marisoljensen70833 жыл бұрын
That background "music" makes it impossible to watch your video. It's a shame. It seemed very interesting.
@itzzzsss7 жыл бұрын
when you remove the sand with gloves or fingers, do you scratch it?
@obliqrecordings7 жыл бұрын
Jun hee Bae no, the rocks and dirt are softer than the quartz crystals.
@joannatimmins87956 жыл бұрын
Please change your background noise it's fairly annoying music would be nicer or nothing quiet would be good too
@dawnchristensen74926 жыл бұрын
Music is fine, lighten up fransis.
@burtgummer4636 жыл бұрын
Dawn Christensen Its Francis..
@adamnewbould2563 жыл бұрын
I like the music
@donnac12793 жыл бұрын
I tried to rockhound the Pikes Peak area "legally" but found no "public land" on my maps. Are you on someones claim? If not...how did you go and dig any where near or on Pikes Peak or west of it (the direction it blew out when it erupted)? Would love to know. I do know, claim owners dont take kindly to claim jumpers.
@obliqrecordings3 жыл бұрын
Hi Donna. There are a lot of claims, private land, and undiggable areas out there so you do have to be careful where you dig. I have "favorite" places and I keep track of where there are claims in those places and check back a couple times a year for changes in the status of those areas. It is the claim owner's responsibility to mark their claims, but legally you still don't have the right to dig on claims that are unmarked like they should be; so ends up you're the bad guy (in the sheriff's eyes) ultimately if digging on claimed areas without permission. If you get permission, I HIGHLY recommend having a print out of that permission with you and also a map of where you have permission to dig in case you run into anyone who questions you. I have created a blog on how to create a prospecting map, which I believe is the rockhounder's duty, I recommend you learn the process as there are a LOT of open areas available and it makes prospecting a lot less stressful knowing you don't have to worry about this when you are out having fun! davealex.com/earthfire/creating-prospecting-map/. Happy map making, and happy rockhounding!
@adilsonferreiraaventurasegarim6 жыл бұрын
Aqui no Brasil,tô a procura de uma mina de facetados ....
@nathanfult3 жыл бұрын
where at pikes peak is this?
@TheKateRate6 жыл бұрын
Where did you find these in pikes peak cause I’m here now and can’t find any place to rock hunt
@gingersworld16956 жыл бұрын
Are you in Colorado Springs because I know a few places?
@davidb8198 жыл бұрын
nice man in Colorado now looking for some nice places to go look for quartz and tips or locations?!!! it would be much appreciated!!!
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
Check out one of the Colorado Rockhounding books from your local library, or pick one up...these will give you a lot of options. One of my main spots is Devils Head, but watch out for the claims; there have been many posted this year in the popular places to dig. You can check out my website blog for more tips. davealex.com/earthfire/prospecting-tips-hints/ (also check outdavealex.com/earthfire/how-to-find-crystals/ for a more detailed blog post). Happy crystal hunting!
@sorsorscience07877 жыл бұрын
isnt pikes peak too protected to allow digging?
@samrichardson26412 жыл бұрын
Hella BLM land
@RedmanOutdoors3665 жыл бұрын
Cool channel I smashed the Bell 🔔much love 😎👍
@zakariyaal-shible58893 жыл бұрын
nice finds
@Trovik6 жыл бұрын
Where do I start looking ?
@JAKEANDSID5 жыл бұрын
Hey man how do you know where to start to look. Like what kind of surroundings
@obliqrecordings5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jake. First thing first, you'll want to ensure where you are looking isn't claimed. Digging on someone's claim without written permission is mineral trespass. Here is a blog post on creating a prospecting map. davealex.com/howto/creating-prospecting-map/. Many of the popular areas are filled with claims, so do your homework. Here is a blog post that should help you with your question on what to look for. davealex.com/rockhounding/how-to-find-crystals/. Let me know if you have questions.
@Chenny-mw9gl6 жыл бұрын
Is that a heart in the background?
@obliqrecordings6 жыл бұрын
Good call, yes it is.
@b0bbiejean5 жыл бұрын
"that's a smokey"
@saintsfan394756 жыл бұрын
That background sound makes it impossible to watch. 1:09 in is all I could take.
@1976NeverEnds8 жыл бұрын
WOWWWW ONE OF MY DREAMS!
@gingersworld16956 жыл бұрын
Hey when you start seeing crystals you do start shaking.hahah it's like finding a chunk of gold knowing there way more under there somewhere hahhah
@chilloutenforcementcrew96215 жыл бұрын
The shaking is because I'm fatigued; sometimes the crystals don't come until after hours and hours of work! But I do get so preoccupied that I lose track of time!
@jenneper6 жыл бұрын
Would you be interested in answering questions from a novice? We live near trinidad and finding evidence I believe of a crystal find. If you can help please respond :)
@obliqrecordings6 жыл бұрын
Jennifer McCollom congrats on your crystals. I'd be happy to hear your question.
@jenneper6 жыл бұрын
obliqrecordings thank you! My email is jennyenny1971@gmail.com perhaps it would be easier to send you pics of what we have found so far? Lots of quartz on the surface. Different types of mineral activity, seams under a layer of shale. I have found a couple of small fossils. I see maybe a small wash point but I can't for the life of me figure it out! I live near an old coal mine. I have 40 acres of virgin land.. I'm afraid I have rock fever. 😁
@domeskeetz8 жыл бұрын
hey man are there any good books or videos to watch for someone who wants to get into prospecting
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
Depending on where you live, there are great state by state rockhounding guides. Check your library. Rocks & Gems, Rocks and Minerals and Mineralogical Record are all great magazines. Blue Cap Productions does good video of various mines and events. you can check out my crystal digging playlist Crystal TV: kzbin.info/aero/PLs1rE5zaz_RdglaMrnXEZwpE4vMv1B14p
@terricampbell31795 жыл бұрын
This guy is shaking like he has parkinsons
@obliqrecordings3 жыл бұрын
After digging for a while your hands do that as they are tired!
@MustaphaAmani Жыл бұрын
not practical poking like that with fingers
@noahisboss16658 жыл бұрын
Why are you shaking
@iranfernandespedrasprecios82975 жыл бұрын
Like 305.New your friend ok? Thank you!
@omegawave48504 жыл бұрын
#Heaparmy
@drusillamartin97796 жыл бұрын
Please turn off that annoying background noise.
@bunk99915 жыл бұрын
Kill the background music. I dont get it. Dont you ever watch other videos that have obnoxious music and think " I dont like that, I wont use it in my videos"? Get a clue!
@obliqrecordings3 жыл бұрын
Yep, and I see other videos that have amazing music and think "why don't I do the same for my videos"!
@user-vm7ki2si9j5 жыл бұрын
หินแบบนี้เรียกอะไรครับผมเจอแบบนี้เลยครับ
@obliqrecordings5 жыл бұрын
Amazonite and smokey quartz. 亞馬遜和Smoky石英
@jimburnsjr.3 ай бұрын
Dude...when you have a few heart attacks, that heart best bs becomes a sht load less entertaining
@jonlennon33488 жыл бұрын
Get rid of the stupid music. Seriously it is annoying at best. Otherwise I like the video.
@xalpha3228 жыл бұрын
agreed!
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, the track is an experimental electronic music track. Watch another video for more "mainstream" oriented music, or at least as mainstream as it gets with our band! :)
@leticialeticia77855 жыл бұрын
You noise in the back gave me a headache can't watch your video.
@obliqrecordings5 жыл бұрын
Not much interesting that I am narrating anyway, so watching with the volume down you can still see cool Crystal action!
@billbob98198 жыл бұрын
U ruined those specimens. You had them in the acid for way to long and it shows. Just a heads up for future finds
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
interesting, how can you tell?
@billbob98198 жыл бұрын
+obliqrecordings the faded white coding over the crystals you want it to shine almost like its polished. Instead of that almost cloudy look it has with white specs.
@billbob98198 жыл бұрын
On the smokey Quartz especially
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
+bill bob actually the white coating is a secondary coating from the pocket that was on top of the smokey quartz and below the iron oxide. many of the pockets in the area have two or sometimes three coatings. I have been successful at re mm owing that coating using chemical and mechanical means mostly of the microcline, the quartz is tough to remove.
@obliqrecordings8 жыл бұрын
+bill bob most of the pockets in find the quartz are pitted and don't really have that nice luster, some pockets do and those are extra special.
@burtgummer4636 жыл бұрын
This music sucks! what about the bird sounds ?
@geoknights4527 жыл бұрын
shake much.??? drink a beer or smoke a bowl my brother
@obliqrecordings7 жыл бұрын
Geo Knights after digging 12 hours, the body gets tired! lol...