HUGE! Gemstone found on Private Gem Claim.

Digging for a semi Precious Gemstone known as "Agate", Bryson, Sarah and I discover a HUGE nodule. Best guess i that this gemstone weighs 25 lbs. It is the size of a watermelon. and when cut open looks amazing inside. And YES, Banded agate is classified as a gemstone, more specifically a "Semi-precious gemstone"
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[@jalepeno5903]

Dan, I’m pretty sure you are the Bob Ross of the mineral world. Always positive and enjoyable to watch.

[@zacharyhoover3146]

No! Hes the Dan Hurd of prospecting 😀

[@kevintheweedman]

Agree!

[@paulhoffman6371]

LOL Although Bob Ross was an old Air Force Master Sergeant/First Sergeant. (Like me) Dan prospects in areas with happy little trees.

[@llchapman1234]

And I always appreciate how he "invites" you to subscribe "if you enjoy his video". Such a polite, charming man ❤

[@VenitaSheppard]

I know he's awesome 🥰 👌 👏

[@ericsetting3732]

I have got to tell you my wife had a learning disorder all her school life. She just told me that if she had a teacher like you who made it interesting and fun as you do she would have never had the learning problem she had. Thank You Mr Hurd we just love you!

[@pailingemstone7526]

hi

[@-Woodstock-]

@@pailingemstone7526 hi

[@therineclick8130]

Dan, I love to watch you !! I'm 74 years old now, and disabled, but when I watch you, I'm right there with you. And its such fun. I've learned so much,thank you for the escape,I wish I was young again so I could go searching around Seattle where I live, so I'm watching from Seattle what kind of minerals are around here ???! God Bless you and thanks again !!!!

[@SammfanSeeSamejammiefiarris]

My mother is going to be 76 this year and now lives in Oklahoma she once live in WASHINGTON st. near Seattle . Wish I was there exploring as she had such wonderful stories of the area. I am a rock hound.

[@joolzdb]

Dan!! Please use the kangol much further away - the vibrations work at a distance and you’ll stop breaking so much (experience here 😂🙈)

[@bryanchesley9435]

Dan, a few years ago I stumbled across a video of a weird guy digging for gemstones on the side of the road with his boys. It was a beautiful example of family time well spent. I subscribed to your channel right then and I have never been disappointed. I think you are a wonderful person and the people you share you time with are lucky to have you.

[@DR_SOLO]

This is for you,♥️ and well deserved matter of fact. I think sometimes KZbin creators become immersed in their ongoing and without a cyber team it becomes hard to respond and recognize all commenters but I think your comment is very heartfelt heart warming and it's cool to hear how someone from KZbin could impact someone else's life in a positive way we need more of that in the world. I can only dream to have the amount of followers as him but I don't put as much time and effort because of my ongoing is in life. but will be trying to make a point to reach out to people like yourself it's a beautiful thing go team Good💪🏼♥️🤳🏻

[@dantheman9228]

LOL nice claim Dan,i just watched this with an old friend he is a retired geologist it was so funny watching him squirm as you pounded into the ground with the kangol,made my day so it did ;)

[@FatemaBegum-jo7im]

Yahoo acco unt

[@HigherWaysWoman]

Love your enthusiasm the joy you have in your elements makes me jealous not to be in your circle of friends & living in such beautiful country. If a person is feeling down....going thru hardships....they just need to watch Dan Hurd among mother natures enjoying her many gifts...! How can anyone feel down when around Dan Hurd...!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You for Sharing, Dan.....glad your heart surgery went well you are still here & doing what you love. My area of expertise was in medicine & I want you to know this & you tell this to your loved ones for so often heart patients are not told about this. If you ever start having heartburn that persist 3 days or more....nothing is easing it....TO THE ER RIGHT THEN NO WAITING....WHILE BEING DRIVEN THERE A LOVED ONE ON THE PHONE W/YOUR CARDIAC DR/SURGEON YOU DO NOT PUT THIS OFF, DAN....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saved my brother in law when he had cardiac issues My Sister called told Me his symptoms I got him in w/the best Vascular Surgeon & the right tests done.....for as we know there are those who will do unnecessary tests etc just to drain insurance & our bank accounts. He had several more years but did pass away. At the time our life paths separated us....when he died & I learned about what happened before he died.....so unnecessary. For over a week he complained about heartburn that just would not go away & not anyone knew what this was alerting to. Very sad that something like this happens. so Dan.....plz leave me a response that you read this your family knows.....share this info w/others because so often too many don't know what this dangerous symptom is announcing. Take Care Dan & Fam'

[@TheBellmare]

Whilst digging, keep your left hand grip on the shovel with pinky closest to the spade (not changing grip to weaker hold to throw the material) . Your left wrist will thank you!!

[@hanzokendo]

"I found the big knob!" Someone watching from the UK is just dieing right now.

[@daveh1294]

Don't joke. I almost spilled my cup of tea!

[@anthonydembinski6655]

I mean he called Bryson a knob. He was in on the joke you knobs.

[@z-mayne368]

It's always a pleasure to watch you unearth gorgues gems and metals with a positive attitude while informing us too, and GREAT FINDS 😁

[@RemedialRob]

I'm sure Dan knows the difference between Makita and Milwaukee but it's still fun to be couch gremlin and correct him anyway. That drill's a Makita Dan! Very satisfying.

[@chudd81]

Dan, watching this and I am so incredibly jealous of what you get to do. I don't even know how you get or find all these claims but everytime I get a new video from you it's either gold or a really cool gemstone. So encourage by what you do. Thanks

[@offyarocka]

I really enjoy it when you turn your skills to the other shiny rocks (not gold) =) The gold spots here in Australia are hit pretty hard by detectorist but the gem spots you have a fairer chance of a nice find. Big thanks for all the wonderful knowledge you share

[@dwarfbayne240]

Not entirely sure how this channel showed up in my recommended a few weeks back but I have been binge-watching the heck out of your videos lately, I gotta say Dan, your excitement, general love of what you do and your wonderful personality on camera bring me a lot of joy, definitely earned my subscription and I look forward to new videos every week!

[@jockojohn3294]

In a world gone mad, it's just relaxing to watch you uncover these gems and see the finished cuts of them......such beautiful stuff....right from my chair and screen in SoCal ......

[@robertcocroft6644]

This is my first comment ever on any of your videos and I watch all of them. Those pieces are absolutely gorgeous I love it

[@JonathanHamlow]

I'm impressed by his accuracy hitting the bucket when he tosses the little ones.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Thanks for bringing us along, guys and gal! Nice haul, Dan! There are gonna be some beautiful pieces made out of that agate. I'm gonna have to learn about where and how to look for geodes and agate...✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@FrankLeeNacty]

Just subscribed, this content is great to inspire my niece. I gift her my broken jewelry from buying/selling jewelry trade, she loves gemstones and getting dirty. Update: You’ve inspired my sisters to consider mineral hunting 👍.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Woohoo it's Dan Hurd prospecting

[@noemiszabo6918]

Dan, sei la persona più solare che abbia mai conosciuto! Simpaticissimo è pieno di vita, sempre sai trasmettere quello che ti fa la vita più bella!

[@johnmccormick9525]

I love the Chanel👍I’m from Indiana and my grandfathers home town is littered with geodes and fossils 😁keep up the good work sir!

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

Hey Dan! The most precious thing in your video today is Sarah! What a cutie pie! 🥰💖✌️

[@SaltyShaman]

I love that you have good friends that can go out and help :) It worries me to think of you out there on your own with that heart. Having young 'uns to haul the heavy stuff is pure genius ;)

[@trevdyer173]

I don't know if it's an Aussie thing but my inner child was giggling pretty strong when you said "once you find the big knob you will find the big round agates underneath."

[@afaultyclockworkorange]

A Brit here. I was giggling away too 🤣

[@dadgadify]

These guys are definitely a hyper active aspect of the biosphere. Doing their part and more in the rock cycle.

[@lightsoutisay]

holy crap, what an amazing claim!!

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

These pieces are just amazing Dan! Really enjoyed watching this😀Looking forward to the next⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@doobiecfoogle]

Always enjoy Bryson on your vids!! Sarah was a lovely addition! Thanks so much Mr. Hurd for ALL you do!!!

[@carolinemcgreal2382]

Thanks for sharing Dan, Bryson, & Sarah.

[@sachiweaver5886]

Dan, that Agate would make an absolutely fantastic set of wedding dishes you know like Fine China except for made out of agate! Especially if the couple in question, or Rock hounders! Think about it! Maybe little dishes for salads or a moose Bouche or something to do with a dinnerware set one so Elite and special as to be virtually unfindable! Do it do it do it! All my love to you and your family, blessings and peace, Sachi

[@edpreston8180]

Always enjoy your energetic, positive vibe! Good luck! Keep prospecting!

[@Angel-hq1tg]

One of the few channels that I can watch from start to end 😄 Dan you are a blessing

[@wakeupidiotsnow2611]

You did it Again! And see, Bryson has the gumption to dig out places for you and setup your next move for good finds. He’s a motivated prospector. Just a fabulous dig with your friends Sarah and Bryson! Yehaw, BC Miners!

[@LaPaixMusic]

Just found your channel today and I'm probably about 3hours into your videos! I really love that you're goofy, engaging, and informative. Thank you!!

[@johnh8615]

2:54 You need new glasses. It’s a MAKITA rotary hammer.🤣🤣🤣

[@michiganprospectors]

Like she said - that is the biggest agate I ever saw!!! They are amazing when opened up like that. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@josephcormier5974]

That's some awesome agates excellent video thank you for sharing five stars

[@MOTOMINING]

Amazing finds! Great to see Bryson and Sarah again!

[@jakefears06]

Ready to see! Love the content brother! You got me into rock hounding! I can honestly say it's some of the most relaxing hard work I've ever done haha

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@carolynnunes3922]

God bless you, and your family, Dan. I love your videos!

[@garydhaese7318]

Another awesome video Dan! Thanks so much.

[@rockersfromaz3001]

HOLY COW! Idk what I would do if I saw that! PROBLY FAINT! They are beautiful!!! Wow!!

[@johnreighard9731]

Those are gorgeous nodules and slabs! The color may be on the grayish side, but I also see amazing blue. And up at the sunlight? Wow! That's gorgeous.

[@imari2305]

Just beautiful Dan. That watermelon sized agate cut is stunning in color.

[@bigthd2044]

Great one uncle Dan. Love your energy and spirit. Lots of support from South-Africa.

[@darlene1967]

Ready for the show. Hello from London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.

[@MrReckless327]

2:52 got to love them blue Milwaukee tools

[@Danhurd]

I just made a mistake, I have both, just a slip of the tongue. Sorry I know I should be perfect and not make mistakes.

[@MrReckless327]

@@Danhurd Dan your a treasure it was a fantastic video.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Wow Dan, never seen anything like that here. What a great moment, thanks for sharing!

[@christhompson4270]

Awesome video, loved the agates, the blues are beautiful. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing 🙏🥰👍👏❤️

[@ncprospectors]

Holy cow that's some big agates. Nice job my friend. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@blazzin42]

Congratulations Dan! Just WOW!!

[@aliciacastellanos9569]

Waoo que hermosa representacion de la naturaleza!! Soy amante de las piedras no importa que no brillen. 😉

[@mylife6453]

Really love your shows Dan. Good luck in your searches.

[@FalloutConspiracy]

Nice little haul there. Agates are beautiful.

[@milkismurder]

The three of you are a delightful team

[@johnkulm997]

Your enthusiasm drew me in, and the great information you share made me decide to subscribe!

[@R3tr0humppa]

Always love to see Sarah back in your videos! Her quirkyness perfectly accompanies your childlike fascination of everything mineral related. :D

[@suncat5139]

Wow,***amazing to watch***Dan has some knowledge******

[@poppyd9758]

Thank you Dan My wife and I would love to find an adventure finding things that you find. We love rocks but live on a giant sandbar on the mid Atlantic. We actually vacation in the mountains when everyone comes to our home to vacation on the beach.

[@dylanveteto1]

It's actually hardened mud and the agates your picking out were once mussels and clams and other once living things. Permineralization is the term. Great finds btw

[@Danhurd]

not even close!

[@dafunkybox]

Just bought some ocean picture stone!!!! Can’t wait for it!! Thanks for the entertainment! My 7 yo daughter is now a rock hound thanks to you!

[@tonimoraful]

Awesome Agates Dan. Especially that watermelon Honker one. Just beautiful!

[@PurpleWhirple]

'Black Adder, my lord, I've found a nugget of purest green, the size of a watermelon' - 'Yes Percy, that's just great, pack my bags'.

[@josepharnusch8803]

You are my roll model. sincerely, the wowed kid at the rock show.

[@absurdides]

Some very nice finds, and you've got some real gems of friends there too. Keep at it Dan!

[@OregonSlimMF]

Well after watching a few of your videos the last few weeks Mr. Dan you have earned my subscription. You've also peaked an interest for me. I spend a lot of time outdoors but never doing what you do. I've always been somewhat interested but it's a lot more informative to see how it's done to get an idea of what's in store.

[@dustintrimble6893]

Love your videos hope to see more of them, so I hope there isn't a Nick in your cord there hanging in the water. Zap Zap lol.

[@davepruitt2739]

What a great day. Just watching made my day better

[@schweigertfamilyfarms1014]

Beautiful colors

[@cloneyourself8410]

Glad you are recovering!! I messed up my foot over 2-4 years ago and I’ve been in pain and last year they found out my foot was fractured and my Achilles was messed up. So I was in a cast for 6 weeks and a boot for another 6 weeks. My Achilles healed but my Fracture didn’t. So I have to wear my boot for 3 weeks from the 6 weeks I said.

[@ellenmacarthur9669]

This video was really fun to watch. The slabs are really awesom.

[@cziprick]

Your a good man Dan. Still teach the young folks.

[@stormrunner0029]

I was down in Texas one year and stumbled on a big cut of lava stone along a piece of highway with a no stop order. I could se a whole wak of white nodules on the black rock. I went into the next town and grabbed some milk crates. I stopped on the highway and filled 3 crates in a flash. I got back to Canada and opened one up. So nice. From white to a dark caramel brown, swirled like butterscotch ice cream. Keep your eyes open Dan. Cheers.

[@Chrissy85308]

Wowza! Those agates are amazing.

[@brucedymock6635]

What a fantastic day you had with some awesome agates thanks for sharing

[@darthtaiter]

A new word for my vocabulary.... Ah-mig-dah-loy-dull Amygdaloidal... love it 😀

[@OnlyKaerius]

Oh hey, 23:41 sunstone! The vikings used these to navigate at sea when it was overcast.

[@emilybaumeister4980]

Dan your great!!! Next time tho id leave that electric drill at home😂😂

[@weedfreer]

Nice chunk’o’agate you got there Dan! Good job!

[@joshuaknox2724]

i subscribed as soon as i saw how enthusiastic and friendly you were at the start everything else was a treat for me :)

[@Jerakk30]

He's also got a wonderful community that he's built. We all love and support him =)

[@joshuaknox2724]

@@Jerakk30 aww glad to be apart of it thank you

[@pendragofan]

if there was one person i could ever meet from youtube it would have to be dan. He is so knowledgeable about all these minerals and such i could learn a ton

[@erolter]

Well done and thanks for the video great watching your vldeos. cheers from Australia. 😀

[@f14fixer101]

Unlike all those "I want more Gold or more Gem type finding people" all of your videos are great. Continue the awesome work.

[@angeliquehumbird5538]

OOOOHHHHHH!!!! YOU GUYS!!!! 💪🫀💪🧠💪🗣️

[@mommunson]

wow my grandson and I was amazed by these. tfs

[@jonathanwilson4791]

Nice find! Love your work

[@theruggedrockhound]

What a fantastic place! Those are some great agates

[@AussieRockhoundingandAdventure]

The blue is so beautiful 😍 great video love your work as always keep it coming

[@canaan5337]

I liked the way the slice of the huge one was yellow when light is shined through it but bluish gray when it was lying down flat on a surface that's fascinating I would have expected it to be the same color only brighter when lit from behind.

[@kevinkline6835]

AWESOME !!!! So beautiful. It would be cool to see one of those slab's knapped into a spear tip.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Fantastic find Dan!! I wish I was part of a club that had awesome claims like this, I would love to make some jewelry from the finds you come up with! I'd love make a big old man's ring with a massive agate faceted and centered in it, a ring that everyone goes "WOOOOW!" when they see the stone! You know the exact kind of ring I'm talking about a ring so big that only a man with huge hands can get away with wearing it!

[@gene2024]

Dan, great video!! It's called "uh-mig-dah-loyd-al" There is an area of the brain called the amygdala ...

[@ohmyitscook]

Those are massive Dan!! Holy cow!

[@georgecorral3549]

Dan may fiance and I have been watching your videos for over a year now. We want you to know that you are truly inspiring. We would love to go out and find some gems but the closest thing we can find is gems at our county fairs. We do have a nice little collection but only the gems we have paid for at the fair. One of these day we would like to come out and find some raw materials with you. Keep up the good work brother you are absolutely amazing. 💯 👏

[@melvinroehm821]

I love the blue ones..butiful.nice site

[@mineralhunter1]

Very colourful stones.

[@pailingemstone7526]

Nice view, Nice found.

[@rotormandan2657]

I have found those on Red Top Mountain, WA. . a great agate of blueish quality too

[@billmiller4972]

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken! Take care please, we need your positive vibes. More than ever.