Most Fragile Gems | Selenite, Maxixe & More!

On today's episode, we're unboxing our most beautiful, fragile gemstones & mineral specimens. Check out 7 fascinating gem varieties! See a crystal finer than human hair, and another that could lose its beauty with a single touch. Learn what factors make these gems so delicate and pick out your favorite to enjoy at a distance!
00:40 - Selenite
03:06 - Maxixe Beryl
05:16 - Crocoite
06:54 - Vivianite
08:42 - Iridescent Sphalerite & Fluorite
10:35 - Okenite
11:35 - Millerite
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[@americanrebel413]

I actually laughed out loud! When they turn the lights down for that barrel gem then they used a super bright flashlight on it! Great video, thank you.

[@user-nw5ml7lr2b]

Sorry newbi gemstone collector could you please help educate me by telling me what about that made you laugh???

[@melaniabladeofmiquella]

Its a photosensitive stone so they dimmed the lights to protect it, then seemingly attacked it with a flashlight! Lol ​@user-nw5ml7lr2b

[@cafekkoXoX]

Okenite is like a deadly animal that will lure you in with its cuteness xD Another cute spiky mineral I would love to see you unbox is Mesolite.

[@r3q92]

and then there's stuff like uranophane which is just as fragile while also being radioactive *and* poisonous

[@braintwo3398]

Don't forget Scolecite and Tuppersatssaite

[@Noname-lx2gq]

Loved this episode. If there are gonna be more episodes like this I would love to see phosphophyllite featured. Such a gorgeous gem.

[@raayne92]

Says photosensitive.. And proceeds to shine a flashlight on it 🤣

[@r3q92]

@@raayne92 pretty sure they said the color is stable and they're being careful just in case

[@phr0w0g84]

I LOVE PHOSPHOPHYLLITE!!! ONE OF MY FAV GEMS OUT THERE!!

[@ahadali7034]

Contc pakistan

[@brentonmah3258]

That iridescent sphalerite with fluorite is to die for. I’ve only seen about 2-3 of those on the market, ever. Wish I could get one!

[@ursaholdridge8954]

nobody ever talks about Antarcticite and if you guys have a sample I know myself and most of the lotl fandom would love to see it. nobody ever talks about it :/

[@braintwo3398]

You also know about that mineral too!?? Amazing! I wish I had one! It be so cool!

[@phr0w0g84]

make sure sensei doesnt get lonely

[@Eat_shit--die_mad]

Yesssss phos stans unite

[@barbaraeidinger6826]

Could we have an episode about white ball shaped zeolites? Okenite, Mesolite, Gyrolite and Scolecite and how to tell them apart.

[@braintwo3398]

Along with Churchite

[@bluexwings]

That fluorite/sphalerite/quartz specimen is insanely gorgeous! 😍

[@1ambad]

That random moment when you find your old neighbor on a KZbin video about gemstones. Hey Robert it's Colin 😂

[@PhilipHertzler]

I love selenite and desert rose selenite!

[@cptnkaos5994]

Okenite is like a, cute fluffy kitten, it lures you in with. Cuteness, then it turns nasty , and attacks, and the crystals can be hard to remove, from fingers

[@karengarcia8587]

These gemstones are so pretty and yet they're so fragile too.😯😀💎 Some I know but others I didn't know or seen are very unique looking like the one with very tiny "hairs"/spikes. My favorite is the fluorite gemstone.😍🌌💎 Good video and thanks for sharing.🙂👍

[@TheJayboyle]

An additional refinement on the original color of the Maxixe beryl. It was a deep, vivid blue, closely resembling top gem blue tanzanite color or fine blue sapphire color.

[@Jade15888]

I bought a pendant as an aquamarine, but in real life I thought it looks like tanzanite or sapphire. I asked an gemologist through KZbin and mentioned Maxixe. How much would 2 carats faceted maxixe cost?

[@r3q92]

yeahhh finally bringing crocoite on the show! i keep my small specimen in a sealed box and seeing you handle that with your bare hands made my heart skip an unhealthy amount of beats. it's just so fragile... and to top it off it's also light-sensitive and becomes Cr2O3 over time if kept under sunlight, turning it brown to black. in fact the sunflower painting made by van gogh was made with lead chromate and the shades got considerably more brown over time

[@r3q92]

lowkey shed a tear when i saw all the crocoite shards on the table

[@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006]

@@r3q92 why the shit just crumbles naturally how else were they supposed to show us it the way they did ?

[@r3q92]

@@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006 i'm not saying they shouldn't have but i was just a little scared that *something* might happen and they'd be left with 2 specimens. i know it crumbles naturally, just breathing on it funny would probably turn it to dust lol

[@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006]

@@r3q92 aight I was confused

[@psicanalistazuzalino1272]

Great presentation, beautiful material. Happy birthday!! I want to inform you that I have citrine mine, emerald crystals and phanecite or Phanekite

[@PhilipHertzler]

Please let me know where your located I'd love checknout your claim if possible.

[@paulkline515]

There's a quarry in Iowa with vugs containing hairs of Millerite. Many collectors, including me, have been disappointed to discover at home that their carefully packed specimens had all fallen off the matrix due to road vibration in travel. Also, iridescent blue-green-red calcite specimens should never be washed as the iron mineral film is poorly attached and comes off easily.

[@misschatoyance]

I'm dying!! Schroedinger's mineral!

[@tch4874]

Whoot whoot!!! Wow amazing video thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@xoxosnowflake]

I would love a video on gem stones sensitive to light!! I have two pieces of hackmanite and one glows brilliantly under uv & the other looks really dull…I’m curious if light has effected it or just lower quality?!

[@milesnn]

Awesome awesome awesome beautiful fantastic knowledge and presentation fantastic video thank u

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Love the selenite. My friend mines selenite..It is such a beautiful piece

[@latinogott]

I love this presentation :)

[@gems]

Thank you!

[@ambramarrs7325]

😱 So awesome!

[@bamangaahijoraji5352]

Hi, I love all. Thanks

[@juntoemisturado1]

Minas Gerais Brazil is where I live here it is very rich in beryl I have several copies 😊💎

[@franninchen]

I have to admit I touched my okenite several times and it felt extremely soft and fluffy 🥺😬

[@userabc222]

Great video!! you guys should do chocolate diamonds

[@gbvibeso2018]

Beautiful

[@niethelemaal1007]

Very Nice video! Hematite is also fragile. Selenite too indeed. Just bought one myself and you can Scratch it and it will damage.

[@MoYvStarkey]

The stinger on nettles is made of silica..

[@PNTLS]

Can you feature chalcanthite? I have a small one at home, but I’d love to see a bigger one!

[@dreaming4ffr]

YES! youtube recommandations doing a solid!! :D I.... want... ALL OF THESE! Okenite is seriously, adorable, although, probably.... very painfull xD

[@bluexwings]

I want to add some "puffball" mineral specimens to my collection so bad! (Okenite & Mesolite especially!) But I live in a super dry & dusty environment, and I don't have a display that would protect them yet. 💔

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Dang, I thought fluorite was soft. I love the way it looks but when I used it in jewelry it arrived in protective wrap but still very scratched.

[@Prickly-Brew]

Where can I get one of those hairy geode at? That one was a 1st and absolute beauty.

[@everythingman0082]

crocoite is now the twizzler gem in my brain xD

[@Prickly-Brew]

My crocoite still has the powdered laundry soap buried deep in it after all these years still. I’m way to afraid to even try

[@paulkline515]

LOL I should have watched the ENTIRE video before commenting.

[@jerrysstories711]

4:30 What's the point of dimming the lights if you're going to then shine a bright pocket light straight on it?

[@tishsmiddy71]

Opal is my birthstone, they are fragile so I Resin them ,so far their not breaking like they did !!! Yeah ...

[@newtrog.367]

All gems are fragile if you hit them hard enough

[@Jade15888]

Is it possible to wear maxixe as a pendant?

[@palakghosh2345]

More looks like quartz Crystal in the first

[@Maxixe-nn1sr]

Crazy.

[@Raven-qf8yg]

♡

[@Juandi-ug7bd]

💎😎👍

[@gordenshih7251]

Hmmmm, thought that Maxixe is a unique color for aquamarine, and it only locality is Brazil

[@dirantoporu2647]

Maxixe's color is so unstable, it should never see sunlight or bright light.

[@rustyshackleford1910]

*proceeds to blast the maxixe's beryl with a flashlight while smiling into the camera*

[@prasadbinuwara7519]

❤👍👌

[@trumpatier]

Sorry, "absorving"? xD 8:10

[@trptrungblogs]

Đà đẹp của 💯💯👍👍👍🗻

[@briggasnax8575]

ohhhh god this one is giving me anxiety lmaooo

[@Namron9797]

No dioptase???

[@Organicveggiemama]

is the selenite specimen natural or is that glued to the base?

[@sage3062]

Natural, it's not uncommon for more than one gemstone to be part of a specimen

[@hige1234]

the guy is super cute. -_-

[@AGoudaUsername]

Great now drop them

[@tracyfrederick5606]

Okenite would be how I died. I'm like a toddler , but I can't be taught. 😫 Stop it ! Ow ! Stop it ... Ow ! Ad nauseam