Herkimer Diamond Mining at Crystal Grove

[@dansrocks3739]

I will be back this year as soon as they open. Best time to go is after it rains when the sun is out to walk the grounds and find excellent diamonds. Then I do a little digging, and never tried the rock wall yet. I just love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@themobleys]

We’re planning to go to MVMM first this season for the first time and are very excited!

[@dansrocks3739]

@@themobleys I would do that but out of money now. Cant afford it. Have fun.

[@themobleys]

@@dansrocks3739 It is a chunk of change to go but I’m hoping it will be worth it. I’ll make a video of it too so stay tuned!

[@MephiasChuulu]

I really like it , you taught us.

[@diggun]

I always thought that would be fun to do. Thanks for sharing - Ro

[@themobleys]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

I am waiting your video 🙏 Nice stone ❤️🆗

[@themobleys]

Thank you!

[@andrealynnjones6869]

Those pocket crystals you kept will fit back like a puzzle to Sydneys

[@themobleys]

We’ll give it a try! Thanks for watching!

[@IndusRiverRock]

Beautiful sharing 👍

[@themobleys]

Thank you!

[@Bikashsaha143]

Nice dimond

[@ronaldmaxwell1870]

Sweet!!!

[@themobleys]

Thanks for watching!

[@markskipper2199]

These are awesome! Is there a way to cut and shape them like real diamonds?

[@themobleys]

Yep! They can be faceted like most gemstones. We had one cut into a round brilliant a few years back.

[@joane.landers9151]

A few times in the latter 1990's, I was @ Crystal Grove hunting in the large quarry that was in between the road and the parking area. Found some nice 1/4" to 5/8" Herks. Took a large pail of sub-soil/sand home with me to sift thru a tea strainer & finer screen to find micros. Micros ran between 1mm-12mm. At the time, the only method I knew of was to use Oxy-Clean or Iron-Out. For these tiny crystals, once I had a fair # of them, I used a very small amount of the granules & enough water to fill a small 1/4 oz. plastic applesauce container. Had no information as how long to soak them for to remove some iron staining, so it was guesswork. Since many of these crystals were tiny, between 1mm-5mm, I had to use some ingenuity to rinse them, & also soak them in a baking soda mixture. Years ago, I used to wear nylon-type knee-hi's. Some had developed holes in the upper/leg portion of knee-hi's, but they were never tossed, figuring they might come in handy some day, and they did! Leaving the foot portion intact along with 4"-5" of the leg portion. I put the foot/leg portion into a 6-8 oz. empty yogurt-type container & stretched the top portion of the 'sock' over the rim & dumped the small container of the crystals into the sock. Then remove the sock from the rim of the 1st container, hold the top of the sock together so you don't lose the crystals, dump out the Iron Out solution, rinse well, and re-use container for baking soda solution. By holding the top of the sock together, you can dip the 'sock' up & down in the solution. It works every time I've used this. In more recent years, I've learned one can use CLR the same way. Tiny Herkimers usually are really clear & perfect. Sorry my instructions were so long, but I felt that was the only to present them. Since you and your children are interested in minerals, do you know that there might be another avenue you might explore. I live in CT & belong to 3 gem & mineral clubs. At one of the clubs, some of the club members bring their children. I don't know the ages of them, but would guess them to be around 8 or so. Enjoyed your presentation & seeing the crystals.

[@themobleys]

Thank you for the insight! We have been on a few trips with a local gem and mineral club here. We have a few different interests, but most of them draw us to the outdoors. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your experience.

[@rockinrick1207]

Let me know the next time you come up. I will definitely stop by to see you.

[@themobleys]

Sounds good! Thanks for watching!

[@frankdoughty5598]

From what I am noticing all the crystals found are clear quartz or smoky quartz

[@frankdoughty5598]

In NC those as well as rose quartz are commonly found

[@themobleys]

Hi! Yes, herkimer diamonds are quartz crystals that are double terminated and can only be called herkimer diamonds if they’re found in herkimer county NY. They were once confused with diamonds because of their clarity. Thanks for watching!

[@marianadelcarmenmoran6376]

¿Son realmente diamantes o son cristales de cuarzo Hialino?

[@themobleys]

These are quartz crystals. Thanks for watching!

[@JK-sh3do]

How much are they worth ?

[@loveisthekey]

10:14

[@adventureswithwoodswoman804]

Wow thinking of spending the weekend here I'm from Michigan 64 senior..n a cocker spaniel..hope someone can guide me to some...great video new subscribers maybe we will bump into you hopefully

[@themobleys]

Good luck! There are usually lots of helpful and friendly folks around. Enjoy your trip! 💎

[@woodswomanNcole]

Thanks so much so excited​@@themobleys

[@alialiraqi8010]

Invite me with you to find the beautiful crystals

[@aragaw172]

If it is costy, I do have plenty

[@vinhngoki5878]

Tôi có thể giải mã Tại sao Những tạo vật trên được tạo hoá thành như thế. Những tạo vật được. Chúa ban tặng cho chúng ta trong cuộc sống ở trái đất này. Hoàn hảo tuyệt vời. Cảm ơn các bạn nhiều lắm vì đã cho tôi nhìn thấy rõ ràng công việc khai thác của các bạn. Chúc các bạn hạnh phúc bên gia đình hưởng nhiều hạnh phúc trong công việc. Chào thân mến

[@salbokosaid8992]

Mwamba gani huo

[@meseshira4499]

diamond gamchatbatama mandeni janggi

[@RatkoAnakiev]

Herkimeri gi imam dijamanti nema

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT411]

MUDDFOSSILS are more valuable than herkimer crystal