GIANT Smoky Quartz Crystal Discovery in Montana!

Unearthing Giant Smoky Quartz Crystals in the Heart of Montana’s Wilderness | The Crystal Collector
Join Bryan, the Crystal Collector, as we embark on an unforgettable journey deep into the secluded mountains of Montana, accompanied by my loyal dog, Matrix, and our guides, Paul and Luke. 🏔️✨ This isn’t just any adventure; it’s a quest for the extraordinary, seeking out the earth’s hidden treasures miles away from civilization.
In this epic episode, we’re granted exclusive access to a private crystal haven, thanks to Paul’s generosity and Luke’s companionship, where the earth unveils its most magnificent secrets. After a challenging mile-long trek into the unknown, our determination is rewarded with the discovery of breathtakingly large and incredibly unique smoky quartz crystals that defy imagination.
Witness the raw beauty of these natural wonders as we dig through the dirt and rock, revealing crystals that have lain untouched for millennia. Each crystal, a testament to nature’s artistry, adds to the thrill of our quest. The journey back, laden with our precious finds, tests our limits but strengthens our spirit. 🎒💎
This adventure is more than just a crystal hunt; it’s a journey of friendship, perseverance, and the sheer joy of discovering the earth’s hidden gems. So, grab your gear, and let’s get ready to witness the magic of Montana’s mountains through the eyes of the Crystal Collector. It’s not just about the crystals we find, but the memories we create and the challenges we overcome together.
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[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks for watching y’all!! Be sure to check out channel membership to help support the cause 💎🤙💜

[@7msjster]

Do you ever have a bad day. I would love to spend days on end digging for crystals. You found a great niche

[@Adreitz7]

Nice video, Bryan. You have some audio sync issues with several of the segments, though.

[@peterbennett1286]

Hey! That's my old claim! I dug here back in the 1990s. Pulled out some amazing, huge crystals...

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes, sir! I bet the big one that I found you probably found it before me and discarded it, you may even remember it!!! Next time I’m in Montana we have got to meet up and hang out, hopefully I’m gonna get up there sometime early fall this year!!

[@aic400]

So where is it? Lol

[@peterbennett1286]

@@aic400 Notellum Creek Montana!

[@behappymore5850]

Freaking awesome😊​@@peterbennett1286

[@yourhuckleberry3733]

​@@peterbennett1286personally I think it's a shame that people have to be so stingy that they can't share at least an approximate location where these are being found! I live in the Montana mountains, so I know how big these areas can be, so to me telling people an approximate area is not going to hurt anything, because there's so much area these people that know about this spot will never ever in their lifetime dig up that massive of an area! I despise people who won't allow fellow Montanan's to know where to find some of these! The one good thing is that I know what these guys look like, and so I will keep an eye out for them, and I will just follow them to this area! 👍

[@michaelkennedy8270]

That site is the smoky monster paradise. No back breaking digging and some seriously amazing finds. Had me smiling ear to ear!

[@obiwanmaui]

I’d totally love to do something like this for sure. Never have.

[@susansmith6680]

Those monster size smokies and clear, dreams are made of those. Hello Matrix 🐶❤

[@rankyeller]

Imagine being the first person to discover this spot before all those massive crystals crushed one another and caved in. Imagine standing in the pocket that created those 400lb crystals.

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

Mother earth is living & crystals are just as beautiful Living parts of her as the rest❤❤

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Definitely worth the carry out, thanks man. Great location, cool colors👍

[@mikelouis9389]

Wow! Think about how radioactive that site was back when those crystals formed! They look like obsidian!

[@MTMOSSROCKS]

Such a killer day! Can't wait for more adventures with you and Paul in the future, Bryan! 💎⛏️⛏️

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Me too!!! Hopefully soon!!!

[@ronalira7426]

WHAT?!!! ❤ matrix is the best!!!

[@KCoda1248]

Big sky, big rocks! 💙

[@TheKimworldwide]

That's so amazing, Whaaaattt!!! What a dream to find and have even a couple of those! Give little adorable Matrix my love 🙏♥️

[@bunnycat4153]

OMG, B!!!! You’re so amazing at what you do! Forever in debt & awe of you!

[@patriciasmith7074]

I’m jealous I wished I was young and healthy and I could go digging with you guys. You guys need some kind of wagon or sled to drag these home. That is a gold mine,I just love gemstones and you really have a real treasure site! Oh my gosh you really have a cool spot. Oh wow that is a beauty! I love it and it is so exciting, they are so shinny. Beautiful rough! Wow! Congratulations guys, this old woman if I had sound knees I would walk in if I was capable.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Well, I’m glad you can join us virtually and hang out, thank you so much for the support. I truly appreciate it!

[@jamesblake7338]

Cool! Looking forward to seeing new stuff! That place was epic!

[@michellelynde7825]

What amazing finds! Nature never ceases to amaze me!

[@virginiasanchez2293]

Love you guys! got my box in time for Christmas and was not disappointed. Great energy, Cant wait till i can get other goodies from you. Peace and blessings.

[@joedadbod8450]

Wonderful video, Bryan! Those quartz pieces are insane!! Love those super-dark smokies, too! Glad you were able to lug that huge quartz piece of your down that mountain.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks so much! Yeah, it really kicked my butt, surprisingly I wasn’t really that sore the days after, but it was rough carrying it back, I had to stop about every hundred foot or less and take a break. Hopefully we will run to each other this year out Digging, hope y’all are doing well.!!

[@joedadbod8450]

@@TheCrystalCollector Would the hike be about equivalent to Crystal Vista in AR, in distance and steepness? It is less of a clear path it looked like there in Montana. I would LOVE to get the chance to dig with you again this year. That was a ton of fun. You did a great job making sure everyone had awesome stuff and were happy with their experience. You set the high bar! My wife's family lives in eastern WA, and I'm planning on going out to the PNW this summer to visit them. I have been watching some of your other Montana videos too, trying to get an idea of places I can stop along the way between AR and WA. You had one video with Nico and Jesse Stewart, and that's a spot I may stop at for a bit too.

[@shawnsinclair6581]

Oh wow, this is incredible. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@frankkratz5999]

Most awesome

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

That was alot of fun. Much different than Herkimers or Arkansas Quartz

[@mariskadelange2020]

Awesome crystals , love all your content. Thank you for sharing this dig , just amazing.

[@sierrajade63]

Should have made a opossum belly, between two polls. And two guys could have carried it easy.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

That would be a great idea

[@jlspecialadventures7994]

WOW ! Stunning finds !

[@XBTHX1138]

Never seen one that large 😮

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, it’s one of the largest crystals I found, it was tough to carry out, but I had to get it done!!

[@terrilankford7984]

Love this video love the crystals😊🐾

[@luizadias517]

Love you. LUZIA BRASIL.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

🙏💎🙌💜

[@UncleBildo]

Geez, that'd be something else.... I plan on getting the grandson over to Phillipsburg for some sapphires this spring, maybe I should be looking for crystal connections! Considering dragging him to Virgin Valley, too, black opal is about as high on my want list as you can get. Crossed the star garnet off the list, have a 58 carat (cut weight!) one from Idaho.

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

Wow! Amazing

[@thecrystalhunters]

Amazing video Bryan! Looks like you guys had the best time ever. What an amazing area! That’s rad you lugged that monster out 👊

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kevinincarolina6057]

Take a page from the old miners and bring a mule to tote your finds out.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

That would be nice, next time!!!

[@averieldeathrider8407]

Much love from Texas!!😎😎 love his content!!

[@DiscoveringMinerals]

No way man!! Epic finds this time!! Good work on bringing that big boy home for your rock garden! Wooohoooo!!

[@OH.A.M.]

I have never seen a doggie in top of The Matrix until today. Whaaat!

[@sethreid4886]

Wow!awesome!thanks for bringing us these cool locations.i love smokey quartz,the randomness of the growth patterns makes them so unique and original.they can be found with muscovite inclusions

[@gatorboi289]

Outstanding!!!!! Great smokey quartz

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I love love love your rock garden!!!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

I’m glad you made it back with that monster 😂 yeah you can’t leave that behind!

[@karenmedina2659]

I love watching this show. ❤

[@ronaldgamboa6594]

Totally awesome!!!!!!!!

[@russellcunningham-yk4gr]

Another great video these really help me get through the winter I can't wait to get out there I hunt fossils and crystals the only thing I have been able to find here in maine

[@miningwithmontanajosh694]

This must be up by the snowbird mine, the entire lolo creek drainage was shut down a few years back and the only decent crystal digs are up by the snowbird or Delmo .. nice finds ⛏️

[@triple_A_rockhound]

✨✨✨✨✨ 🤟good Dig finds 👍

[@MaMa_HQ]

Man, you are living the dream. Keep up the awesome finds.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thank you so much!

[@Valdeb21]

Big up from Switzerland🇨🇭💪✌️

[@melanieeves-brady9454]

Wow thats amazing big one 😍😍..hi from the 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@minahammonds7511]

You earned that cyrstal!! Wow!

[@marcingromek9685]

Wow. Huuuuugeee crystals 😱

[@caryon-]

Wow, I thought Ak had the largest crystals. your videos make my day.

[@aussierockhounds]

Sooo huge!!!

[@steffiwedel3512]

😳😯😍🤩 Unglaublich!!!!!! 🎉

[@lizarrrdbeth]

By my house there is creek that has huge pieces of quartz. I have lugged some home in my back pack. It was rough getting back up the hill with all those rocks!!! Taking the cart next time!!

[@406findings]

Luke has a glorious mustache 🍻

[@wimbelmans7245]

am here for the good vibes :)

[@zGJungle]

You have got a dream rock garden, brother!

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: I'm speechless!!!!!

[@ruthbentley2090]

Hey “dusty ole digger” Hi from Australia 😀

[@kellyharper367]

@ruthbentley2090 Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here! Ruth, Howdy... back! I'm currently in Michigan, U.S.A. I live with my kids. I was never physically able to rockhound up here... but I've obtained a few rocks from up here by online shopping. Prior to that, I've lived in several locations throughout the Western U.S.! One of my favorite areas to hunt is Mt. Ida, Arkansas, and do mining of the quartz crystals. My other favorite crystal/mineral collecting sites are in Idaho, Montana, and Colorado in the U.S. Do you rockhound? Where and for what? Nice to meet you, Kellye

[@ruthbentley2090]

Hi Bryan and friends. Have just found your u-tubes, watched the jerkier dig from 2 years ago, and now this. Are you familiar with Morello Smoky Quartz? They’re only found near the Grampians in Victoria Australia. Mostly small compared with the large Herkimers, They are double pointed and gloriously filled with rainbows. I bought about 20 from a geologist who excavated them 18 feet down. They too seem to occur in pockets. Just love rocks and crystals of any shapes and sizes. From age 2-3 I had a designated box in our car to put my collections in! Best regards Ruth

[@ruthbentley2090]

Sorry auto correct made Herkimer into jerkier!!!🤣

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Montana is loaded with so many cool rocks. Maybe even more than Missouri! 😂 nah it is. I think there’s probably more quartz in Missouri and Arkansas but nothing like this. I think that makes Quartz so fun there’s so much variety. What do you think am I right about Missouri/Arkansas or is there somewhere else in the country that has more quartz? You’ve been around more than me what do you think?

[@blackrockcrystalco]

not in MT, but here in NV, i have a claim with CRAZY variety. On one small hill, you can get: Amethyst, citrine, smokey, scepters, XXL, Golden Rutile, Epidote needle inclusions, Dts, Enhydros, Phantoms, And clear. sometimes all that in one single pocket.

[@SpartanONegative]

That is a awesome location for crystals ⛏️🤠 Thank you for sharing with us. Congratulations on your find !! God Bless 🙏

[@MichaelMyers3000]

I’m so jealous lol. I’d love to go out and find crystals like these

[@gregjohnson6398]

At 59 years old I’ve had rocks almost kill me packing them out, or almost break a leg. Worth it though.

[@luizadias517]

EU LUZIA FALO PORZUGUES.

[@davidarundel6187]

So many of the crystals found , woul make good speciens in n aquarium, to set off plants , fosh and crystal . I getting the sense , that many of them would be excellent healing crystals .

[@metromitch1019]

I’ve been watching you for years but ever since jxr shut down I am at a loss of places to go, I live in the middle of Georgia beside Macon, do you have any recommendations of places i can go?

[@borbolettaazul]

do u think that his cristals are old fragments of long passed -mamut monument trees or giants??

[@dahlonegaprospector7012]

That is a epic yard rock

[@zve482]

About the largest I’ve ever seen. What mountain is it?

[@mehmetsezer8008]

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[@jasperscott5426]

❤❤❤Whaaaaaat‼️‼️💯💯

[@lordeagle100]

Whatttttttttt

[@andrewmarsey1859]

Whhhaaatttt that thing was huge. May be some bigger ones down there head's up eyes sharp

[@mjc4942]

That's amazing. It wouldn't be as good of a video of you just packed it out on a cart

[@Kim-J312]

Imagine what the 1st people juat taking a walk 😳 diamonds 💎 everywhere 😳

[@franklinneely3006]

I would love to go dig with you thats cool as hell brother

[@RPHelpingHand]

I wonder how much this kind of stuff is worth. Is it just for fun and pretty or does it have value? 🤔

[@pamelaflores4129]

You are so fit, crystal man.

[@juntoemisturado1]

😃😃

[@terrafirma5327]

What formation is this all in? Obviously not the location lol just general information. I am curious :D

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I should’ve talked a bit more about that, these crystals form, and what’s called a pegmatite, which is inside of large areas of feldspar

[@terrafirma5327]

@@TheCrystalCollector Right, a pegmatite just wondering which geologic formation. There are several pegmatites in Montana that are regionally dispersed. E.G. Montana pegmatite, Duelea pegmatite, Stone Creek pegmatite, Keystone pegmatites. All these are different formations in Montana.

[@johanvole1172]

12:25 looks like a morion right?

[@GramCanyonSam]

Every groups gotta paul 😅 mine is a Marc. But in other groups I'm that guy 🎉 so we take our luck as it comes.

[@lilpanama311]

I don’t wanna seem to come off wrong but I would love to dig being a person of color and a crystal wrapper . It’d be a dream to really be one with the earth and pull em from her😍 I wouldn’t know where to start I stay in Louisiana 😭

[@lilpanama311]

And I’m really glad I came across your page . You are definitely a vibe

[@Pb47731]

I love ur find but I am in the island off barbados 🇧🇧 I am andrea

[@misfitsofmaine4401]

Something is up with your audio toward the end

[@cynthiainezgonz6906]

I thought he told people not to dig under the trees like that because it kills them and can be dangerous? I'm from Oregon and unless it's a old growth forest we have plenty of trees so it wouldn't really hurt to lose a few. Lol

[@vinhngoki5878]

Tất cả những tạo vật trên đã là điều minh chứng rõ ràng nhất. Chúa đã tạo hoá nên mọi vật rất tuyệt hảo Cảm ơn các bạn nhiều lắm vì đã cho tôi nhìn thấy rõ ràng để cũng cố Đức tin của tôi về sự sáng tạo của Chúa. Cầu mong mọi sự bình an của Chúa ban tặng cho các bạn nhiều Chào thân thiện

[@luizadias517]

PORTUGUES

[@stephielulu9096]

🤤

[@lillastaylive]

Wow, I just bought a car . Where you at Bryant?

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

I can't watch the camera swings make me sick

[@TheCrystalCollector]

😔

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

@@TheCrystalCollector cool crystals tho

[@anthonyman8008]

Put it in my basket

[@michellemaistry3170]

No SERIOUSLY, you should STOP saying WHaaaaT !!!!! Howcome the other guy's crystals were all jet black and your monster was not. The black crystals look CoOL 🤩👌

[@varukasalt]

Next time use and Efficiency V pic with Fortune.

[@jasperscott5426]

still digging your videos and the Pocket fresh crystal treasures😊

[@abielmanchego2270]

Gem and fossil Jewelry show come this may 15 to 19 2024 nj Route 80

[@danno5805]

Theyre not worth anything though 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@robertmcfarland3323]

They're just shards of broken crystals no good I can find tons of those in Arkansas

[@joeerskine3920]

Who'd have thunk using youall would turn out to be the accepted gender neutral address? Youall.

[@dennisthemenace8854]

Pretty awesome you could be my friends twin brother swear you to must be related lol