Geology of Gold: Prospecting Arizona's Epithermal Gold Deposits

[@Askjeffwilliams]

We dive deep into the very rich geology of Gold deposits of the infamous Black mountains of Oatman Arizon which sits on the equally famous Route ^^. This is a companion video to the Geology of Gold deposits and the formation. We know this is gonna blow them pants off so smash that like button and Sub if you are not already.

[@rastaralph7154]

I was watching this video before you had time to write this! 🤣👍✌️

[@jamesdowell9676]

Hea Jeff since i know your a history buff and might make a great vid may check out your area star forts to look at remains gonna need a drone as miles across. DutchSense covers some and JohnLevi covers in detail. Question for you and slim is who built the advanced massive structures and why??? Why no archeological studies being done and rarely mentioned in history? Just something to ponder!🤔 Keep up the great work and stock up on them there beans. Lol

[@rastaralph7154]

@@jamesdowell9676 nice! I'm well into that and love Jon Levi! I really liked his last video laughing and working out what people were thinking in the photograph 👍🤣❤️💛💚

[@motokenzo763]

So millions of years ago would this area look like the Pacific Northwest with it's volcanoes or more like Yellowstone...or something completely different? As always you and Lila provide such great videos and content. 💣💥🚫👖🤠

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@rastaralph7154 thats what we are talking about

[@rickjohnson6559]

I've said it a hundred times your the best at teaching. I hope people realize just how much knowledge you are putting out there. Great video.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Rick ....really appreciate that

[@packiejoegilheany1171]

Speaking of teaching , are there any rock hunting courses in Arizona that anyone could recommend? I’m moving to Tempe but plan on taking camping trips and would love to know what I’m looking at. Cheers

[@samuelsparling878]

Thanks for sharing, Jeff. Your videos have really helped me to understand and appreciate the landscapes I've been exploring the last few months. This really is a neat area and your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them!

[@SaynotocommilaH]

Oatman is fun. Driving old RT 66 back to kingman is a nice drive. Theres a natural spring that pools up and theres goldfish in there. And lots of burros everywhere.

[@rickmoyerjr2845]

Haven't commented in a while. I appreciate all the places you take us and the knowledge you pass on to us! You're awesome Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I appreciate that!

[@markhepworth]

Jeff mate,your mining vids are great,but this sort of explore and your Geology films really are where it’s at! Keep up the great work pal 👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Mark

[@MartinD9999]

Yeah, 1 of the few things I miss about living out West are these craggily, open brush lands to explore.

[@MrKelly-oc5kq]

JEFF your geology knowledge is impressive, and you make it fun too learn, thank you.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mountainmanxyz]

You are a wealth of knowledge my friend. This video is honestly phenomenal. Have not seen a more comprehensive prospecting/geology video than this.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@mountainmanxyz]

@@Askjeffwilliams likewise

[@zanderfowler7995]

This is some great geology information Jeff! Much obliged. Been waiting for some stuff like this. .

[@joewlaschin6970]

Jeff you put out really great material not only is it entertaining but I always learn a thing or 2.I just wanted to let ya know how great you are.Im gonna go ahead an smash that like button (smash it real hard) and get outta here but I always look forward to your next video.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks .... now samsh it again

[@troyjones2436]

Thx Jeff for the very informative video. I much prefer these videos than your earlier silly ones. I learn so much more with these.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them!

[@williamscustomwoodworking]

After watching the episode with Roy Williams, I understand what you’re doing. Not just teaching us, but showing us the adventure also. thanks man.

[@MikeJudy-hr4vd]

This format of instruction is the best. Hope to see many more! Thanks Jeff and Lila!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and yes more is on the way

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@abrahambankhead359]

When I was younger me and a good friend used to drive out to the desert and find old ghost towns and mines, it was the search for the golden monkey. We never found the golden monkey but we did pick up alot of crystals and pyrite, and beautiful minerals. Your videos remind me of that, it makes me want to polish up the car and drive out there again! Here in Utah we have fossils and gems and all kinds of cool stuff like that. Gosh you know so much about the science I can't get enough of hearing you explain it all. Fascinating stuff, Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and get out there before you are too old

[@BullProspecting]

I wish Gold never jumped into my soul... I wouldn't mind if I lived in a great areas like Arizona, Nevada, Washington or Alaska... I have had more fails then I like to admit.. Great Video as always! God Bless you all!🙏

[@TaylorPhase]

Oregon has way more gold than Washington though 😂

[@jaybrown8639]

Hey Jeff, I love your videos like this. YOU are a goldmine of information. I have to say that I believe that the only reason the government seals off or fills in old mines is they know there is a lot more precious metals left in that mine. Public safety has nothing to do with it, prime example is the mine/pit you referred to as the ant hill. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Jay ...... exactly ....they don't spend money on nothing .....exactly ...why is that one still open

[@amateurhour6426]

I need to go to Oatman! I Live right around the corner in Vegas and need to check that town off the bucket list!

[@the4thj]

That was awesome Jeff I loved the journey thank for taking me. You are a great teacher, sir. I want to go to Otman now.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You should!

[@spencertmaynard146]

Once again your knowledge is amazing I learned so much from watching your videos it is much appreciated thank you again

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Spencer , really appreciate that

[@christiansmith9195]

Nice work Jeff Williams really explained in detail , coming from a bloke that's never done any gold prospecting , love what you do mate , Chris from Melbourne

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍Chris

[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

It was such a profound moment in his life my aunt brought it up at his funeral. Like standing up there with a microphone talking to the audience n stuff.

[@SueCooke]

Looking forward to watching this later. Love the music 👍

[@lindafoxwood9091]

Wonderful information. I was on a nature trail at my work and found a narrow stream with nothing but jagged stones and pebbles. I spotted one roundish rock about the size of my fist. I noted that this looked incredibly out of place, and I was right! It was the stone part of a Indian "Tommy Hawk". I didn't know that at the time, I just put the stone in my pocket. I put the stone next to my TV when I got home. The very next afternoon, the sun was shining on it and I could see a "V" shape markings on the stone and it has the same markings on the other side. The darker stains were from the leather straps that held the stone to its handle. I feel pretty good about the find; a 20 minute trip into the woods landed me a piece of history. Thank you for your videos.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks great ...what a find Linda and you betcha

[@anathemaish]

Ive been to oatman before. Its a fun place, i need to go up there again and see if i can find some gold. Im new to prospecting and and have found some small stuff in lynx creek and the little tributaries so far.

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Awesome video Jeff. Very interesting

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@kylerayk]

Awesome informative video Jeff! The quote from Curly Bill @ 4:02 really made my day! Tombstone is my favorite movie in the whole entire world. Ask Jeff Williams is my second favorite!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks ...ours to

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Fun place and video, Jeff. I've been down that inclined shaft with the huge closure on it. It doesn't do a lot as I remember. The high water table makes many of the workings in the area flooded. Thanks for the geology lesson.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

tanks for telling us ...now we can mark it off the list ...glad you liked the vid

[@galatura]

Just watched a drone video of Golden Valley, your desert landscapes are magnificent.

[@boblemon8337]

I use an old drill today and a sledge hammer to break and crush ore. It's fast and cheap use a 6 inch by 12 inch pipe to put your ore in and crush.

[@donaldlee6699]

Jeff and Lila this year will strike it rich! That's right! This year! Jeff is working a mine that is very promising! I have been watching a lot of metal detecting videos lately! When I get depressed watching 'treasure' being can slaw, rusty nails, bottle caps, I find my way on the internet to Arizona! There are several in Arizona that make lucrative finds! I love watching those that find 'treasure'! Perhaps, I will find treasure here in south central Illinois. Some of the rivers here supposedly have small amounts of gold. There is possibly a couple other States there are gold to metal detect? Australia? Those earthquakes lately may play a significant role in opening up possible prospecting? I always learn from Jeff. Thanks for the video.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@GSProspecting]

I always have a blast coming by. Keep on having fun and living the dream fam. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks GS

[@joschmidt4951]

Thank you for the tour and geology lesson, you are better than any of the geology teachers I had.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@LongdistanceRider22]

Great hearing from you Jeff… love Oatman thanks for the Geo lesson

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha Iris

[@rh5563]

Been there many times. Beautiful area, hotter than hell in the summer though! 👍👍👍

[@mostcom]

Always look forward to prospecting with you.

[@charleydaniels6563]

So cool I can't wait to get out and explore

[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

When my Grandfather retired from the merchant marine, he built a cabin in Montana, dry cabin, with an outhouse out back, it was a ways back like a quarter mile almost.

[@yakaronielyak8299]

hey bro love the video as usual. If I could just mention that I like when you slow down on the minerals in your hand and on the mine walls so the camera can focus and we can see the detail. Again great content sir.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we can do that ....thanks for the feedback

[@MartinD9999]

Whoa 😳 That intro was insanely good…someone has been taking film classes… nice work. Especially the music…

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Much appreciated!

[@the-macjagger]

The geology talks never get old. Never.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@bradleywest7586]

This is so cool I need to learn more thanks professor jeff

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Any time!

[@doogen5]

Loved this video so much! Thanks Jeff!

[@phillip9468]

Well I am late watching this but as others have already said, these "educational" videos are brilliant. I have learnt more watching & listening to you Jeff than all the other gold prospecting channels combined. Bloody awesome Jeff & the vid quality by your best half is terrific as usual.😁👍.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@johnpappe3289]

A very informative video Jeff. And the photography is excellent.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Many thanks!

[@kriscarman6428]

Lived in AZ for my whole life(45 years) and have never been there! ..putting it on the list. Fun fact, most major current mines in AZ are copper mines, The copper pays for the mining, but the gold/silver is where they profit. And those profits are usually kept secret :)

[@chrishouseman4781]

What an excellent source of information thanks a lot

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanyRivard]

A man who resells gold is a damn good guy, a man who finds and sells gold is such as a profound philosopher!

[@craig265]

That might be of the best and most important geological answers for anybody who's smart enough to look for gold. Only if Google gave us the real close-up pictures they've been sitting on for over 20 years.

[@charlesroer972]

In my 74 yrs I’ve been told , there ain’t no gold in ARizona . Well I’ve seen the AU . Here is another example that Arizona has plenty of gold . Just follow the signs ! Thanks for the geology lesson !

[@Askjeffwilliams]

there is plenty of Gold in AZ ...still being found every day

[@SueCooke]

What a marvellous way to end my Monday. After being busy with a saw, shovel and crowbar during the day, to now be sat on my bed, sewing up the holes in my dog's soft toys whilst watching and learning a heap load of stuff about geology & the story of Oatman. I couldn't be happier 😊 Fascinating & very interesting lesson. Thank you Jeff. Living in the UK this may probably sound a silly question to you, but if I was there exploring, and found a lovely piece of quartz, would I be allowed to put it in my pocket and keep it? Another quick question please, why do you call the donkey's Burros? Absolutely love the fact that Lila joins you on all your explores. Some women would be "Oh no, I can't possibly do that." Not me, I'd be like Lila and join in! You guys are great. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe over there.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Sue ...as long as you are not on Park land or claimed land then no problem... they have Donkey's and Burros in Oatman ....Donkey's are multicolored and Burros are all grey with a black strip running down the back and front leg ...thanks and you to

[@rastaralph7154]

Excellent video as always! I thought you took a pan everywhere you went! 🤣 Breaking the law breaking the law ✌️❤️💛💚

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I usually do

[@nicksmartialarts9236]

🤫

[@virginiarocks]

Fun times! Learned some things as always (I keep a pan in my car and pack all the time now). 😃

[@paulnewhouse8714]

Always enjoy your videos brother. Very informative as always. Love to vicariously ride around Arizona with you. You know I think I've been watching your videos since you started making them a long time ago.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thank, thank and...thanks ...really appreciate the long time viewership

[@dukesilver702]

I struck gold when I subscribed to Ask Jeff Williams! LETS GOOOO

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@tubasteinar]

A very informative video. I realy enjoyed it!

[@_TONY_Az]

Nice job jeff thank for the lesson professor always done jusr right little. Laughter and learning. Stay safe

[@allansgoldmining]

Hey everybody, Jeff Williams is now taking over Monday Night sporting events. YEEHAW !!! Absolutely a great video. Love the drone shot of Oatman too ! Thanks for taking us on another in-depth geologic tour. Very interesting ground over there. Hey, I saw a huge forest of them Chollas near Vulture City last weekend.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

and I approve this message ..... you bet my brother ....yes it is a still so much Gold to be found ....Yep they love that area ...hope you made a video ...beautiful Gossan there ...at least what's left of it

[@allansgoldmining]

@Ask Jeff Williams I did ! Will be posting video Wednesday. Yeehaw !

[@stalionnnnn1]

Keep up the great work Jeff

[@milosstrela]

Veoma zanimljivo,izuzetna lokacija,uzivao sam,veliki pozdrav.🇷🇸🤠👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Děkujeme, opravdu si toho vážíme a máme pro vás další na cestě

[@BubuH-cq6km]

😎 👍🏼on another note D.C is full of "Wild" Asses as well but the 2 legged kind and more dangerous

[@keithcarney9877]

Hey Jeff, thanks for making prospecting videos fun. You're the best out there. You definitely make learning geology easy. I must say it drives my ol lady crazy when I point out quartz veins or Valsonic plugs, and the YEAH, YOUR GONNA GET WET! phrase 😅 use it all the time, especially before I tell her good news. You're definitely someone who restores my faith in humanity. Where's slim?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍 Slims taking a much need nap .

[@FurrKnight]

This content is pure gold to me, Thanks Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@michaelfercik3691]

I went to the Quartzite, AZ gold show in Feb. 10 - 12, 2023. When traveling through Pheonix, AZ it took 3 hours to travel 30 miles, so on the way home to Farmington, NM, I traveled north through Parker/Bull Frog City to connect to I - 40. Dowsing while driving I could faintly pick up the entire Oatman gold magnetic field, meaning the area is rich in gold deposits. This coming late fall I plan on camping and dowsing out the entire Oatman gold fields with dowsing for undiscovered gold veins and gold placer deposits. If already claimed, I will search for and notify the current claim owner of the dowsed gold potential. Also, this will allow myself to join the gold prospecting clubs with the best placer gold deposits.

[@kensmith8832]

Appears your adventures are expanding! Keep up the good work.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@twisttwister8254]

Great educational show thanks

[@johnjacobs1625]

Nice Lesson! Thx Jeff! Cheers JJ

[@1971jwing]

Awesome vid this time as always. Love the knowledge Sir. Great health to you and yours.

[@markcahill2200]

Thanks for another great vid Jeff & Slim

[@sgtgrumpy13]

Jeff, Get you a bug out bag and put in a pan, e tool, scoop, spare lights and sample bag. Take it with you every time you go out.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I usually do but left it in the Jeep

[@Havasu79]

Growing up in Needles, Oatman was a playground. I wish I had the internet and your channel when I was a teenager! I could’ve been a lot more productive rather than just 4Xing and exploring

[@michaelblank8056]

Your videos just keep getting better. Soon I'll be able to to become a Patron. Thank You!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and we hope to see ya there

[@BiggestKev1960]

Super cool Jeff, thanks for sharing mate. Cheers Kev

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@taylormach1699]

Thanks for the information.

[@silverbulletfdfed]

Love your vids Jeff!! Thank you!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I appreciate that!

[@Spudscave]

What a stunning little town it’s perfect the story of the Olive Oatman is fascinating this video has everything history gold geology and the world famous Jeff Williams who was like a kid in a candy store love to see Jeff in his element it’s an education listening to him he is a wonderful teacher and a master of his craft All the best from me to Jeff and Lila take care and I’ll see you on the next adventure ❤from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks ....really appreciate that

[@rollandsaxton]

Great video brother. So I was out in Quartzsite the weekend of the gold show and a friend took me to a roadrunner claim there were massive chunks of quartz and then came up to a mound of quartz were it looks as if someone had blasted it as it was split and shattered so we metal detected I had the new AXIOM and he was using a gm 1000 first I have to say it's so clean out there no trash, I found a tak and then 2 pieces of lead he found 1) .4gram nugget Aptos we have just drywashed in that area or keep trying the metal detecting. It just looked like the perfect spot figured I'd find more little targets than I did

[@Askjeffwilliams]

keep at it and keep us posted

[@rollandsaxton]

@@Askjeffwilliams will do my brother.

[@diggindumbsht9525]

Thanks for sharing your incredible smarts!

[@topcatcoast2coast579]

Love the sounds of skree.

[@HaRmOn717]

Hi Jeff love the videos I have a question for ya. I live in Australia and I've been out down in the hills were the dirt is dark red clay, highly mineralised but there is huge amounts of mineralised cinnabar everywhere. Since gold and cinnabar come from the epithermal depths my question is... Is cinnabar a small sign of gold may be in the area?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

It is associated with gold, various sulfides, especially pyrite, calcite , barite, fluorite, gypsum, opal, and quartz.

[@HaRmOn717]

@@Askjeffwilliams Thanks for the snappy reply, also that's good news sounds like Ile be back out there very soon thanks Jeff you legend.

[@sfbfriend]

I have read about Olive Oatman, quite a story. A very good read about other abductions are covered in the book Killing Crazyhorse, I highly recommend it, it goes way back to the earlier accounts of the Indian wars and other abductions such as Cynthia Ann Parker.

[@6GUNSOUTH]

Where can you find this music/soundtrack? Awesome videos and information. Thank you

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU JEFF,,WX LOOKS JUST GORGEOUS..STAY AWESOME..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks, you too!

[@mirkopg69]

My sister together with my niece last summer from Italy they follow the route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles, and I say to her I see this town b4 from your channel...funny huh?!👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

That's awesome!

[@purge2--u--nite342]

When I lived there while back, I remember I took my Xgf through there and she was scared. 😨 She was breed in az and never really explored and when I moved out there I got her to see the vast abandoned places there. Good stuff

[@stephenmay8926]

Always learning from you Jeff

[@prank9724]

That's what we Talkin bout Willie 😊

[@davidmcnutt3926]

Great Video Jeff, I'm learning so much TY, Now I have a Question why call it ""Phenocryst""? Is that not just granite?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

a phenocryst is a large crystal inside a igneous rock

[@ricochetaz3846]

Your the BOMB! Keep on keepen on

[@littlebitacresfarm2520]

Its been a long time since I have been there. Would live to go back. ❤

[@jamesgovin5625]

I wish you did a geological explanation of the Oregon Cascades.

[@jamesgovin5625]

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

[@jamesgovin5625]

Your an awesome teacher btw. I've watched for roughly 3 years and learned ALOT. Under a prospector name/different acct. Always live the videos.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

You're a walking map Jeff, you know so much of the mining history and how things were done in those days you've no need for anything except get off that couch and find the shiny! Lol! 😅 🤠

[@markcahill2200]

I'm noticing Jeff has great taste in music ,rock on..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

oh Yeah !!!

[@MerchantMarineGuy]

Drove through oatman in a rented RV, what a place! Love it!

[@FlyerPatty29]

Oatman is somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes from where I live

[@CaptainG23]

Jeff, why is the gold in Oatman epithermal and the gold in the Superstitions mesothermsl ?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

the Gold in the Superstitions is Epithermal in structure and deposition

[@jamesderynck1219]

great video my friend thanks

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Great job Jeff

[@bradarkle8464]

We've had an unusually wet winter, Jeff, also.

[@emmanuelstamatakis8218]

Hey thanks Jeff that was pretty educational .. that guy Walter really looks familiar.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes he does huh

[@davidrenteria3927]

Excellent video ,music and production work

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Many thanks!