Gemstones in Morocco, Vanadinite Mibladen | Mining Morocco Ep. 6 wolf2raven

Extracting world class Vanadinite gemstones with Moroccan expert Abdou_Minerals. Follow along and see what it truly takes to collect this mineral. As we descend over 40 Meters through hard rock limestone and other Breccia ore we take an in depth look at this Moroccan gemstone, found only here in the Atlas Mtns.
In you’re interested in tours or information about available specimens please feel free to reach out and say hello, I always love to chat with fellow rock hounds and geologist anyhow.

[@tressinar]

I had respect before I saw this, but now it's through the roof. Maaz and Abdu, thank you so much for this. I feel honored to watch this. I pray for everyone's safety. Buy a rock or jewell to help support these brave souls.

[@GIGA_CHAD_MEN...]

I am from Morocco and I can tell you that your work is amazing If you want more of these adventures, come to the taouz area. There we work in a silver mine that we recently discovered, and the strangest thing is that there is a strange crystal that appeared with the silvered lead ore...!

[@wolf2raven]

Thank you so much. I actually have visited taouz before, but it was a short trip and I didn’t film. Would love to come to connect with some local miners there and learn about them and the locality. Tell some new stories. How can I reach you, instagram or WhatsApp?

[@yogiber21]

I saw some of this material at the gem show this year too cool to know where it came from

[@wolf2raven]

@yogiber21 come say hi next year at 22nd st, Booth C50

[@ThirdPlanetRocks]

You're insane in the best way possible. That was so much fun descending into the dark spooky hole to see those big red hexagons. Love this!

[@wolf2raven]

Hah! Thanks so much. Where abouts are you on the travels? We should link and do a collabs since I’ll be stateside for a bit. I’m in southwest Colorado if you make it to this area :)

[@jacksprat9972]

If I didn't see it, I couldn't imagine it....and I don't mean the minerals....I mean the effort and risk that was taken to obtain them.

[@wolf2raven]

Everything worth while on life takes some risk to achieve the greatest rewards :) it’s all about calculated risks

[@alexlittle3701]

no vents, no structure? hope its worth the risk man

[@wolf2raven]

No risk, no rewards.

[@beavischrist5]

No helmet?😮 dude 1 rock and its over

[@wolf2raven]

I’m normally always geared up but seeing as the rocks don’t have much space to fall between ceiling and floor it’s a situation you would be crushed if something gave and the helmet wouldn’t have much effect, in the ahouli mine down the road it’s always on my head because the ceiling is much higher.

[@starvelvet6697]

can you just go to a public place and mine or do you need permission from the government?

[@wolf2raven]

You need invitation from local miners who have mining permits. It’s taken me years to build friendships and trust with locals, but in reality these guys are like family to me. It wasn’t something I seeked out, but rather very organic relationships grew between us. I never intended to be in the position I am, it just happened as if part of a greater plan. Alhamdoulilah

[@gonzalogarciafrenteminero]

Terrífic vídeo!

[@marcosc.santiago4343]

Marruecos tiene tantas cosas maravillosas como los fósiles, por suerte en hidalgo México hay minas donde se puede encontrar este mineral, aun asi respirar ese polvo con metales pesados como el plomo no vale la pena 😞

[@wolf2raven]

The distinction of quality between Mexican Vanadinite and Moroccan is quite large, nonetheless similar conditions of a toxic workplace. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelburbank2276]

my favorite way to die! gold maybe but shity Vanadinite????

[@wolf2raven]

Quality Vanadinite is worth much more than Gold if you were to go by weight.