I found a very unexpected ore pocket in the gold mine!

Checking on a spot in the Blue Chip Gold mine that showed some promise in previous sampling, I exposed a ore pocket that blew my mind! Not for the gold, but for the beautiful, fully formed, clear quartz crystals. And yes it had gold too. I ended up recovering great big crystalline gold and a few hundred quartz points s well as clusters.
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[@itatane]

Watch out for that frog, Dan! He looks like a claim jumper... (I know, I'll show myself out.)

[@jeremiahhook5185]

This made me laugh so hard it hurt! There wee several tears as well. 🤣🤣🤣😅

[@jeffcook8501]

Hypno frog

[@sherylehartinger5408]

🤣

[@fordman138]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 dad jokes are the father of all comedy

[@hanreality.7266]

Jeez, I’ve got covid and that joke is making me smile a lot! Ta.

[@chronique86]

My son loves watching these with me. The fact that you’re getting quartz and gold in the same spot makes us both want to go dig. ❤️

[@AnnaLVajda]

Oh I loved geology as a kid too fossils were fun to find I used to look for quartz just in out gravel driveway lol.

[@aidan6149]

Yeah I recommend buying some guide books and maybe joining a rock club and go on field trips to find beautiful material

[@chronique86]

Aidan Cubes if there are ones about general gems, minerals and gold all together, I’m in! ❤️

[@aidan6149]

There are separate guide books for gold and mineral collecting In your general area but I only collect minerals, not really into gold. What state do you live in? I might know some good spots near you! 💎💎💎

[@KeepItBrick]

This video just popped up in my recommended, and I’m watching it as I comment. Just wanted to say the “I hope to earn your subscription today” really makes me want to subscribe.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@roberthouston3824]

I hope you do, you won't regret it.

[@sdrawkcab190]

@@Danhurd It's so much better than what most channels do, begging for a subscription and shaming viewers with the 'only 35% of you are subscribed' stuff.

[@taylor52595able]

Thats the first thing I thought today when I stumbled upon it. Now I'm deep into the channel lol

[@LaynieFingers]

Yes!! Instead of trying to guilt someone into subscribing or flat out telling people to subscribe... This shows an understanding that I people subscribe because of content they enjoy, for good quality content. 😄 And yes, I subscribed!

[@amylee3590]

I don't know why or how this was recommended to me but 20 seconds in and I'm very intrigued and can't stop watching!

[@denyspoyner4150]

You're supposed to kiss that frog, he might turn into a Gold Nugget !

[@leagueleaders]

Or a really trippy mining session 😵

[@joosf]

It probably will turn into a golddigger....

[@roberthouston3824]

It might turn into an even uglier toad. Just sayin'

[@Danhurd]

I think I'll just keep digging

[@jessewilson8676]

*She

[@MushroomMagpie]

Gold mine? Toad? Nah Dan, that's definitely a dragon sitting on that hoard!

[@nicholaskhan5632]

Bro always running Into frogs I swear that's bad luck

[@TapRackBang72]

My kids and I watch old mine exploring videos. This video just connected the mine to what they were doing back then! Great video!!!!!!!

[@brettcouacaud8537]

I love the fact that you seem to actually love Geology Dan I find it comforting to see Great job .

[@Danhurd]

I do! Thanks!

[@vontar1]

the time lapse was pretty good though, glad you included it

[@Danhurd]

Thank you

[@normkirkland1999]

Me too. That's the first time I've seen accidental time lapse in how many videos?

[@dennisjamieson3328]

Time lapse always shows if people are actually doing any work. We use to set up a time lapse camera on a construction jobs to watch certain people who we had complaints about for not actually working. We could follow them on time lapse to prove it one way or the other.

[@Googlecreations101]

I have asked about 10 times in comments if he knows where to find gold around armstrong area but all he says is “thank you”

[@theronhanegan628]

@@Googlecreations101 probably d ont want his spots getting blown up lol

[@Wess-S]

Soo cool. Imagine if the world was full of nice people like Dan.

[@richiedevo7470]

I wish

[@Angel-yl1ck]

Amen

[@jeffcook8501]

It is the problem is not just full of nice people like Dan it is also full of people the opposite of Dan. Dang Ying and Yang BS. Angles shouldn't have to Co exist with Devils.

[@hanreality.7266]

It is! On the whole.

[@VGTI2018]

Yes

[@ALEXGIBSONCMG]

This man's respect for and employment of this bullfrog is really exemplary of the love and creative force of humanity.

[@davehenderson64]

Thanks Dan for taking us with you. Love your videos.

[@ianpaulgamble2002]

Wow , fantastic Dan , finding gold in this way is brilliant and the crystals are on another level , thanks for the vid and look forward to many more like this

[@jeanettewolfenbarger1256]

I wanted to thank you for sending me the small pieces of Garnets, I bought a couple of small sacks. I have plans for them and I don't care that they are minute. Again thank you! Now to watch your video.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

I really glad there are PEOPLE like you around today. Such a pleasant and very intelligent individual. I am not a prospector just a viewer who is eager to learn new things. I mayb 67 but still learning. I'm in MICHIGAN I do know and am aware of Prospectors on Lake Superior shoreline getting alot of fine gold from black sand deposits. Thank you Dan God bless be safe. Jim

[@markg3025]

This is one happy dude, you can tell he loves what he does on a daily basis.

[@threehades9942]

The “interior” parts of that crystal as you said was actually Mica crystals growing inside the crystal. And some of them had phantoms( basically is a refraction of the crystal that might grow inside and in place of another or grown over a smaller crystal to make a shadow of the small crystal.

[@debvit2353]

I never realized what hard work that is. God bless you!

[@Danhurd]

Hard, but I enjoy it

[@geordiasakel117]

Hi Dan ! Beautiful! 1st time watching !!! I want you to know that you are now my new ( gold digger teacher ) I have a old lake front log cabin that has a river feeds into it and I just got a metal detector and I'm a good student ! I find a lot of Crystals and there's black sand , clay , quartz crystal , fools gold so now I'm going to go find it ! Thanks for sharing and may you find the mother load , Good Luck ....

[@brianlanders5306]

Now add jewellers rouge to a tumbler and watch those crystals turn to glass clarity, those are beautiful as they are as well. Great find.👍👍👍

[@robertmiller2831]

Nope. You were right the first time. That’s a frog!

[@stephenenders2066]

Yeah that is what I thought too.

[@Danhurd]

Excellent!

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

@@Danhurd Frogs have mostly smooth, moist skin covered in a layer of mucous (like your little buddy there). Toads have dry, mostly rough and bumpy skin.

[@jeffvonholten6038]

You know what kind of frog it is?. I think it’s a rare “NW claim jumper!”

[@jeremyowen1]

Yep, looks like a Columbia Spotted Frog. Not that I'm a frog expert or anything, I used my degree in Googling.

[@jerryklutts8615]

That goes to show that seeing a frog or toad when prospecting is a good sign or you will find something of significance. Great finds

[@lucasschick8423]

The striated growth lines on that bigger quartz is incredible!!

[@allansgoldmining]

Wow, those are fabulous quartz crystals Dan ! Between these and your agates are worth making a few $$$. That large quartz specimen is an excellent find ! Thanks for sharing !

[@curtisa3867]

I thought ur time-lapse of pulling everything out was cool, got to see alot in alittle bit of time, do it again :)

[@FiveFourOne87l1]

Can't wait for you to take us into the field dan! I would be out there now if oregon wasn't on fire!

[@chrrmin1979]

Good luck with the fire friend hope you're okay

[@hfisher3513]

Hope you are safe

[@Danhurd]

Stay safe!

[@davidmccleary5540]

Stay safe and good luck

[@Jason1975ism]

I'm right in the middle of Oregon and California fires right now. The smoke is unbearable!

[@pamelapilling6996]

Thanks Dan for showing the beautiful crystals.

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardwoody9928]

I just want to say I really enjoy your program. It's educational as well as entertaining. I wish that I was younger so I could chase the yellow. I always wanted to give it a shot but life got in the way. Maybe the frog was trying to tell you to dig here. LOL

[@joem7641]

Dan Hurd: I'll be giving away this toad in one of my special paydirt bags...

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

Frog, not Toad. Toads have dry and rough bumpy skin. Frogs have moist and mostly smooth skin with a layer of mucous over it. This is obviously a Frog.

[@AceTheDragon3]

Really wish I could come along with this guy on his rounds with digging or mining. I know nothing about the subject but I'd enjoy helping out!

[@mountain_girl]

I'm watching this a couple years after posted, but still, super cool. It's amazing how that classic peanut butter mud is ubiquitous to quartz crystal pockets all over. !! Great video as always.

[@rapiersister5032]

I recently bought an OLight. I absolutely love it. Best and brightest light I've ever purchased. Most expensive too.

[@Spudscave]

Looks very interesting Dan can’t wait for the reveal

[@Danhurd]

Very interesting!

[@jasonwcoleman250]

Best "hint" to a subscribe ever! Getting told to smash buttons is getting old.

[@michaelkaiser4674]

Thanks again for sharing life with enthusiasm and passion for the mines

[@Danhurd]

Our pleasure!

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks again for sharing this video with us.

[@chrissmith4713]

I believe that toad is a true "claim jumper"

[@rawdawgpendants5490]

You know what im gonna say dont ya, lets go!!!! Oh crap thats Jeff Williams lol. How are ya dan?

[@Danhurd]

I'm good!

[@salishseaquest7952]

Wow, Dan! That was a great video and pics. Time lapse was perfect for that segment, too. You put a LOT of work into this one, as you do. Thanks!

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katbon1879]

That's wonderful!! Greetings from Switzerland. We have a Lot of Cristalls and Gold too but yours Is Amazing!! Compliments! I likes also your Ocean Stones!!

[@MHPCollecting]

Guard Frog, That's a real Claim "Jumper" lol 😂 He can keep the other claim Jumpers out, The ones we don't like lol Great video Dan! always enjoy your content👍😎😁

[@FireDoc911]

One must answer the frogs "riddle's of three" before they can pass!

[@Danhurd]

Thanks 👍

[@Sandstorm9562]

"I love the look of that back passageway" - I bet its not the first time saying that!!

[@theeddorian]

One of the odd realities of mines, tunnels, caves, and similar hollows is that over time, the holes "float" upward toward the surface. The movement is affected by the solidity, structure, and cementation of the body the hollow is in. The basic force is gravity which pulls mass downward. Weathering in the material above the open space loosens material that then over time falls downward. Effectively the space propagates upward like a very slow bubble.

[@sugarnads]

The time lapse was cool dont sweat it. Btw...youre the only bloke ive seen on youtube panning who puts his hands in to stir thru the pan to help drop the gold. The old prospector who taught me to pan reckoned that was critical swirling your hand thru. Regards 🇦🇺👍🏿

[@mirkopg69]

Everytime I'm watching your videos I'm aspecting big surprise, of course you find always something 👍, is better next time make more safe the mine , just in case😁 and the time lapse is not bad I know you want show the cristal but we see to the end eventually 👋

[@Danhurd]

Very true!

[@HappyStar441]

I actually have dreams of pulling crystal points out of the ground. Or finding them. Where does one start?

[@rickdavis8854]

Arkansas for quartz Crystal's

[@Angel-yl1ck]

Google Jim Coleman crystal, or look around Lake Quachita. (I think I spelled that wrong lol)

[@GyaraDude]

That IS Exciting! I love Quartz crystals and inclusions. My favorite was the quartz cluster you cleaned up with the inclusion of a scene in the largest crystal. Thanks for your videos! They have helped my depression and anxiety so much in this time.

[@Danhurd]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoy them

[@keenfire8151]

As much as I love Dan's videos YOU are the one helping yourself with depression. Don't short change yourself, a lot of people can't pull themselves out of it. There is nothing anyone can do to pull you out of depression. You have to do that yourself...and by the sounds of it, you are doing a good job!

[@damonbeaty69]

It would be a grand slam time to be able to go on an adventure with you. I really enjoy seeing the family involved too in other videos. Love watching all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

Oh wow, those crystals are amazing. 😍 I would be over the moon finding those.

[@Danhurd]

Right?!

[@shugarbubmcdaniel8392]

I love your channel, and outgoing personality! you’ve earned my subscription for sure :)

[@Danhurd]

Thanks! And welcome to the channel!

[@lobke666]

Just beautifully done. Thank you for the journey.

[@Michael-tt6kv]

intriguing how the world makes beautiful things

[@junkman8742]

2:15. That Frog is Charging His Vein on the Quartz

[@convo8506]

I was thinking kinda the same thing. What if animals feel energy the crystals give off and it feels good for them

[@scaber]

When hand working materials from old mines what is the risk of chemicals such as cyanide, arsenic, and mercury?

[@PixelBowser]

Bump.

[@dancollins4755]

Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@pirobot668beta]

My grandma worked in the North Cascades during the construction of Hiway 2, around Concrete, Wa. She had barrels of quartz and other things: I was too young at the time to appreciate any of it. Geodes, agates...she had it all. Seeing you work the soil reminds me of her passion. She would tell us about how the rocks formed, what they were made of, the uses of the minerals in industry.

[@pimprospecting]

Lol you literally have a claim ‘jumper’ their 😂

[@Angel-yl1ck]

Too smart a joke for most folks. lol

[@pimprospecting]

@@Angel-yl1ck I expect Dan to understand 😉

[@ramonconhonda150l4]

😱😱😱😱papá Noel

[@Danhurd]

not quite!

[@ramonconhonda150l4]

@@Danhurd a big greeting from Ushuaia, the southernmost in the world✌️😊

[@macrofage1551]

Gorgeous quartz crystals! Great founds!

[@kalabrasion]

So happy I found your channel. Love love love the photos of the crystals.

[@noyoureahooker]

...is it... CANDY?!?!

[@Danhurd]

Yum!

[@SkelliwagJones]

your enthusiasm is fantastic to watch fella

[@Thetruthprevails1]

Well done Dan , you're living the dream.

[@milesnn]

Awesome adventure wow beautiful crystals that frog claim jumper lol sweet sweet video hope lots of gold thank you

[@christheobald4982]

just spent the last 2 months or so watching all your videos and this was the last one i had to watch , i finished watching it at 00:11am uk time 20/09/2020 ....and found them very informative , the ocean rock is so beautiful and you should be proud of what you have done , passing your knowledge on to others so it gets handed down to future generations. i wish i lived in a place which had more access to place's to do stuff like this , but the uk does not unfortunately Especially living in london lol keep up the good times but look after that health and that ticker

[@rickmarshall1972]

Awesome, thanks for all you do, it’s like I’m in science class again. We all are watching and learning everyday from you, thanks

[@Spirit_Monkey]

Beautiful crystals! Thanks for the wonderful video. Love your content and your positive attitude

[@davehedblom5941]

I enjoyed the time lapse. Another excellent vision. Gold isn't the only thing worth searching for.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@GenXstacker]

This is a great video and reminds me that I have a few of these fully-formed quartz crystals myself. Back around 1990 I was living up in California's mother lode gold country in the foothills running along hwy 49. There is a little town there called Coulterville which is a stop on the way up to Yosemite at the junction of hwy 49 and hwy 132. If you turn west onto hwy 132 out of that town there is an old mine entrance sitting just off the left shoulder. There was a spot right there which dropped down into what was almost a small cave. We used a rope to climb down and check it out. That's where I saw some of those fully formed quartz crystals and collected a few of them. Pretty sure I still have them packed away somewhere.

[@Rustybucket303]

Awesome finds ,Hurd Prospecting.

[@JohnUftring]

That's a nice ore hopper you got in that mine Dan. Loved seeing the nice coarse gold and the really nice quartz crystals.

[@neworldictator144]

One of my favorite vids! Keep on #ROCKIN Dan!! #LuckyFrog #Crystals!!!

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@kevinjakovec3783]

To be exact, it is a wood frog, note the dark band patch around the eye. Great video Dan! Nice quartz and gold. Your friend and fan, Kevin God bless you, and keep up the good work!

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice you made it crystal clear nice find in the mine can't wait for you to get there and find more .thank you for sharing.

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@erikclavette1155]

Dan you make geology fun besides being so educational. That’s we love your videos.

[@aussie_dingbat8228]

i love how you are just yourself your vids are crazy amazing

[@JustJeff420]

I don't understand how anyone can thumbs down these most enjoyable videos with a most enjoyable man behind them. I just don't get it!!! Great video brother!!! 100% thumbs up!!!

[@Danhurd]

I appreciate that!

[@pyroyergen5986]

thank you Dan Hurd!

[@jamesfeige572]

Looks like so much fun, happy prospecting.

[@danielhatch3740]

Very nice! You should have you own gem & mineral show. Congrats.

[@SuziSpooks]

The quartz is absolutely stunning, brilliant finds.

[@FullModernAlchemist]

Nice finds! Those crystals are beautiful!

[@ricktimmons458]

great video. thanks Dan.

[@douglashall2141]

Thanks Dan I enjoyed your video especially of the rubies when you were with your family that was awesome and this right here just capped off another awesome video of yours. I haven't commented previously simply because I wish to view more of your videos and now that I have I'm highly impressed and just wish I could go out and do what you do. It's very exciting and self-rewarding as well as self-satisfying. And it looks like a lot of fun to boot. Of course I also know that their work involved yet anything worth doing takes a little work and is always worth it in my mind. God bless you sir and have a great day I look forward to your next video. And if you ever decide to take any patrons Along on your Journeys I think that would be a cool thing to do. I enjoy doing things firsthand. Always have. No better way to enjoy life

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

I didnt expect you to show us your back passage' dude .!! lol 😄😅🤣

[@leenusbaum3696]

I have been watching u forever and just realized I wasn’t subscribed. I wish I lived somewhere to gold pan and find crystals. Keep up the good vids.

[@johnmichaelson8944]

The watch frog made me laugh. Love your videos brother

[@jonpinkhasik8865]

You are awesome! Don't worry about the footage, it still turned out great!

[@FluidPanNerd]

I know I'm suuuuper late to this, but that toad/frog gives a whole new meaning to "claim jumper"

[@709badwolf]

wow! beautiful chunky gold and awesome crystals!! 👍

[@Danhurd]

Thanks 👍

[@bearbrainedadventures7279]

Found some quartz boulders the other day with gold in them what an excitement! I felt so connected watching this video Dan. Reviewing my little Boulder experience thank you for sharing this 🐻🧠👣👣👣👣👣👣

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danhodgins4015]

Awesome video Dan! Love the variety on your channel. Thanks for taking us along.

[@fredrichardson9761]

Dan, what I like best is seeing you have a great time while finding some amazing things! I'm a huge fan of crystals so you had me at those LOL! I'm really glad you were thinking about a hardhat - that was the first thing I thought when you started the video "Dude! Hardhat!" Frankly that is a little more important than the video mode even though I know that bothered you the most. I would feel better seeing you and a Dan style hardhat whenever you're in these mines - hope that's not only me ;)

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Any of the oxidized slurry that has no acid, is really good add to the ground where ever you grow potatoes!

[@x2gaming149]

Thanks Dan, all i can find are quarts veins about 1/2cm thick love seeing the big ones :P amazing crystals there.. Maybe one day i will go visit my brother and see if you are about, would love to get some bc gold

[@GBLSlasken]

Loves the timelaps! Cool that it happened 👍😊

[@Danhurd]

Thanks 👍

[@johnthegreek3178]

The time lapse mode was pretty cool and different.

[@sunnmann3284]

The time lapse actually goes pretty good with the narrative work with that

[@Danhurd]

Thank you

[@e.j.thompson2633]

Hi Dan love the videos. I go digging every chance I get. Just a couple ideas might be worth leaving hard hats at the mine and if you clean the floor of the mine all the rocks out then you'll know if the thing has moved because they'll be new rocks on the floor. Stay safe in your mine and keep on digging.

[@goldbunny1973]

Upvote for Guard Frog ) Maybe he's there to tell you gold prices are about to take a big leap in the right direction. Really enjoyed this video. I was surprised you said the Timelapse in the mine was accidental - I thought it was brilliant. I loved it.