Jade Hunting, Identifying Jade (The Learning Process)

In this video we will search out some better quality Fraser River Jade (Nephrite), show the difference between Serpentine and Nephrite, and explain how to identify it and explain about the Jade learning process
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[@mike-carrigan]

Hey Dan, as a disabled vet, I understand your physical struggles. You should try and find a small backpack with a frame. I'm not trying to encourage you to carry more 😁 but it will help a tremendous amount carrying odd loose items like rocks, especially on rough terrain. Take care of yourself, I wish I was closer, I would love to walk a river bank with you.

[@Felenari]

Seconded. Get a structured pack. It'll change your life.

[@Michael-qr1ve]

Definitely need a pack with a frame. It will held spread the weight over youre whole body.

[@cmcgregor5811]

Just get a good dog....

[@Felenari]

@@cmcgregor5811 dog with a good frame. Weener dogs can't carry sh!t.

[@herbertboelk7545]

Yep, backpack with frame AND with a belt around the waist to pull the weight from the back to your hip area. That helped me a lot!

[@rdmctague]

When I first started watching this channel the fly fisherman in me couldn't stand to see so much beautiful water going unfished. Now when I'm out fishing I spend half my time collecting rocks...

[@garrettdawson6766]

;)

[@DroppinJewelzz]

💜

[@hippiehomesteader2377]

lol

[@samuraiboi2735]

Tbh ill spend twice as long as you at the beach to find rocks tho they aren't much of a variety like he showed cus my country has no natural rocks so the beach is the closest

[@FindingPebbles]

A lil tip. Bring a plastic snow sled with you. Attach a strong but comfortable rope to the front for a pull rope. It slides heavy rocks without tipping over, back to your vehicle quite easily. I'm a female rockhound from the Maritimes and that's how I get the biggies home. 😃

[@vincenttorres5663]

Or you can get pioneer Pauly to pull the sled.

[@michaelhayes1678]

Sorry the nay-sayers bother you so much. Your videos do get people, like myself for example, excited to get out and find nature's treasures. Thanks for sharing this helpful video on Jade.

[@YoUtUbEhAnDlEsArEgReAt]

As one of those naysayers you mentioned, I have to disagree.

[@angrylittlespider4593]

'"I don't know it all...but I am learning" --Dan Hurd Thank you, Dan, because the honesty in your earnestness is truly inspiring.

[@asidhu4550]

Nephrite jade, a variety of the mineral actinolite belonging to the amphibole group of silicate minerals, can contain various types of inclusions which add to its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal. These inclusions don't change its classification as nephrite jade but can significantly influence its appearance and value. 1. **Types of Inclusions in Nephrite Jade**: Common inclusions in nephrite jade include chromite and graphite, which appear as "black dots." Parallel tremolite crystals can create whitish stripes known as "water lines" in Chinese trade【12†source】. 2. **Dendritic Inclusions in Dahua Nephrite**: In Dahua, China, nephrite jade is known for its distinctive dendritic inclusions. These are mainly brownish yellow, brownish green, and black, distributed in forms like branches and clumps. Identified as penninite, which belongs to the chlorite group, these inclusions are a key identifying characteristic of Dahua nephrite and are crucial for tracing its origin【18†source】【19†source】【20†source】. These inclusions, whether chromite, graphite, tremolite, or penninite, contribute to the diverse array of colors and patterns seen in nephrite jade, making each piece distinct and potentially more valuable. Source: www.gemsociety.org/article/nephrite-jewelry-and-gemstone-information/ Source: www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2020-gemnews-dendritic-inclusions-nephrite-dahua

[@goldwater1984]

I grew up collecting rocks and forgot how exciting it was 45 yrs ago. Thank you, Dan, for reminding me of how it felt to find a natural treasure.

[@TakeMeToYourLida]

Growth mindset 🙌🏼🙌🏼 “Never stop learning…” and don’t wait to start doing until you’re done learning!!

[@schnakie5662]

Dan, you have succeeded with flying colors in your attempt to get more people interested in "finding nature's treasures." My excitement toward rockhounding has become near-obsessive. I've just found a massive quartz crystal cluster with skeletal formations, and I can't say I've ever felt this fulfilled by a hobby. I cannot thank you enough, sir.

[@chrisk8185]

Awesome memorial to you friend Dave, I could see by how you talked about him that he was special to you, it’s always sad to realize they are no longer with us, but the memories are always sweet, I truly appreciate how genuine you are, and I appreciate your time and effort and passion you put into your videos, I truly enjoy watching, thank you!

[@themissingdrink2095]

Hey Dan, That was a pretty good explanation of the metamorphosis process. I have a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering and I would say your basic scientific explanation was right on with the conversion of serpentine to jade. Of course, there are many more details of thermodynamic processes, and crystallographic phases you could explain, but I think that would be too much!! :D

[@Danhurd]

Cool, thanks!

[@angelhopeshaktiathena1429]

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[@Jxnskates]

You should get a backpacking pack with a frame and back support. You'd be able to carry more weight with less strain for farther distances. Great video Dan!

[@scombridae1969]

Indeed. With a frame the weight will get distributed to this hips which will make life a lot easier!

[@charlesreynolds2798]

Dan never change you give us great content.

[@socialex]

I knew him when I was a kid, he has not changed. You keep watching he'll keep being dan.

[@mysticmike9778]

Grossular garnat is a mineral we find mixed with Serpentine and nephrite. It's collected around Whidbey Island and comes from the debris left by the glaciers from up your way. Nice to see where at all originated. And thank you for your explanation

[@cybermiester]

every time Dan does a riverside video, I get almost as excited speculating about the fishing as I do for the rocks! I think a childhood of fishing mania has twisted my personality!

[@bacongrz]

Me too buddy. Best of both worlds for sure!

[@user-fy3do9uh1y]

As one of the getting older grey beard generation, the old saying work smarter not harder applies to meAlthough I sometimes dont take that advice myself.I often use a shoulder yoke ,you can carrying more and still be comfortable.Having said that I just find more rock to carry . Love your videos Dan.Ive also been watching Jason,Pauly and Andy .All of you have inspired me to get back at rockhounding and lapidary and Im just starting to explore Vancouver Island around my new home

[@bradleyslightom6313]

Awesome to watch and learn! I've seen carved jade statuettes, in private collections that were white, and I never believed they were jade at that time in my life. It was after researching the cultural aspects of jade, that I found many hues are on the jade spectrums! Black to white, and all in-between, depending on geographical location of identified deposits!

[@lucasslf]

Hey Dan, I don't know anything about rocks, gems, gold, mining, etc, but your enthusiasm and excitement made me subscribe and watch every video! Your videos are awesome and I'm always happy when there's a new one to watch!

[@psolacebeats3138]

I've been in Vegas my whole life city guy through and through but this channel is very relaxing and has good vibes

[@lady_draguliana784]

12:12 It also helps to know that your knowledge can be _contextual_ in nature. For instance, put any given rock in front of 3 pros from different fields: A Chemist, a Geologist/gemologist, and a Lawyer, and you could get 3 different answers as to what that rock "is".

[@nf4x]

If there is a lawyer involved, you could get 8 different answers.

[@lady_draguliana784]

@@nf4x that is... very true 😓

[@anthonyjacomine6749]

I love your geology lessons. In my opinion you never go to far in your explorations, and or personal opinions about minerals. I could listen to you share your knowledge all day. I hope you stay with us for years and years to come. You are loved and appreciated.

[@sharewolf10173]

The best we can do is to be willing to be less wrong tomorrow than we were yesterday. Most aren't. Thank you for being humble on camera. Enjoying the videos.

[@SCUBASUEReynard]

I know how you feel Dan most of the guys I started rock Wacking with were called to that great Quarry, or mine in the sky. Some hunted up their own stones. Some have been cast to the mines and collection points they loved best. But to be sure the world is a lesser place without them. They were the true diamonds of this life.

[@connifilteau2678]

Love Jade. Thanks for showing it glowing so nice in front of the light. Beautiful.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Hey dan, just wanted to say that Jason (mbmm} was cutting some possible Jade the other day and had questions of whether or not it was actually jade. You may want to drop a couple of information tidbits in his ear in case he forgot to ask you. 👍🏻 Personally I really enjoy these videos you do on different minerals and different stones.

[@soho71]

You’re gonna need a bigger backpack…. 😂

[@findingoregon]

I enjoyed this video. When you share your knowledge I learn more than I did before. Your humility and willingness to learn give you a lot of credibility.

[@Boombasti_k]

I particularly like your explanation videos. sometimes you have to go into detail even if it doesn't appeal to everyone. keep it up

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

Dan, longtime sub love your channel. Here's an idea for you, use a canoe or other small boat to transport the rocks. Pull it with a rope while walking back up river, then short haul them to the truck.

[@ramiroalonsopando5511]

I've enjoyed your tour of the Fraser river rockhunting. Thanks for the knowledge you gave me.

[@drydenstewartinc.7710]

Thanks for the video Dan! I was just thinking this past week about coming and talking to you about finding some jade as I like to sculpt stone as a hobby and would love to work on some jade. This pretty much covers everything I wanted to know! Thanks again!

[@rosemaryspringer4239]

I learned a lot about Jade and Serpentine and the differences. It really helped.

[@Gomorragh]

you have a great style of explaining for those people who just see a rock and wouldnt know the difference between a dark jade and obsidian covered in dirt. This is along the same lines as those youtube videos that show how to build a computer, they show how to put the parts together, they then say start it up and install windows and thats it - the problemthere is the lack of information theyre giving can end up in £1000's in trying to fix problems that wouldnt have been in existence if they had asked an actual technician. KZbin is the place to start learning geology, not the actual place to learn it, and you are a great instigator for an interest in geology The problem with jade is that everyone looks at those old chinese jade dragons and other museum pieces as the definitive idea of jade, and dont realise that all geology is more of a mix and match than specific amounts and percentages

[@orionh7201]

This is the first video from you that I'm seeing, and I definitely will be watching more! Very welcoming 😊

[@saundraschaefer]

I love your enthusiasm and joy at finding what you're looking for. 😁

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

Thanks for taking me places I've no chance of visiting, Dan. A beautiful place to live and work.

[@ahorseman4ever1]

Hey Dan, thank you for your enthusiasm. Always fun to follow you. Have a great day

[@pamelapilling6996]

Thanks for the deeper dive into the process behind the formation of Fraser River nephrite.

[@ricklebrayd]

Hi Dan.I got the pleasure to met you at the recent rock and gem show in Victoria.Thanks for answering my Pt and Ag questions.Love your display of Ocean Picture Stones (bought one). I am watching this update video that you mentioned.Thanks. ❤

[@jarredsaville3672]

Thank u Dan, every one of your videos inspire me to learn and do more exploring and have started a good rock collection. Please keep up the good work and best of luck to u and yours!

[@cptnkaos5994]

this is going to be another great video from Dan

[@bethintexas9678]

Even if some of those aren't nephrite or jade, they are still beautiful pieces. I love seeing how the rough outer casings of rocks often hide beautiful inner cores.

[@margosaunders5705]

Yup, you certainly got us excited with your "96M" garnet video on the Big Silver. Found good stuff but I think that you were at a silghtly different location; we shall say 'further south' than we were on the river. Anyway, other stuff we found on that trip made us thrilled with the entire expedition. Thanks for the impetus to send us there, Dan

[@gretschfreak]

Lots of humility in this video. Props to you.

[@kimdedominicis6893]

Very informative! Just discovered your channel as I love your ocean picture stone! Now I have to watch all of your videos!

[@DaHippoBro]

Great job Dan, you do some great work.

[@ReluctantCriticDude]

Thanks for the video. You make it so fun to listen to.

[@richardwilliamswilliams]

Good morning from Copperhill Tn.

[@daonlyrainsolo]

Morning from clarkesville

[@aroncheek5092]

Love that sentence, never stop learning 😊

[@FrostbyteCoins]

As a fledgling coin and numismatic channel and a person who also loves gemology, I can appreciate your situation. I do the same. I trying to provide the best information I can. If I discover I’m wrong, I correct, edit, take down the video or reupload with corrective statement. Thanks for your integrity and keep up the great work. Love the channel and the content.

[@davidmitton6599]

“I lick rocks” merch shirt? I’d buy it.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

What a good geology lesson this morning Dan! Thank u!

[@mercury2c]

hey, I REALLY liked your explanation of how jade is formed. I'd love to hear you talk deeper about geology more often. your personality is amazing and definitely why I stick around, but the rocks are cool too and I like learning

[@RonStochler-oz1qk]

You have made the Fraser River such a popular place on youtube. I love your prospector videos.

[@walterfisher9795]

Hey Dan. I love your videos. You do great work and I'm learning from your videos. I'm sorry about your friend Dave that passed, but trust me brother Dave is with you always. Please keep up your great work and may God bless you and always keep you safe and in good health. Walt Fisher from Kokomo, Indiana.

[@footballdrills3434]

"Self taught" and "experience" are huge assets. May give you knowledge and insight even many experts lack.

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

Always a great watch and very informative. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@hollaceparadis6591]

Good explanation, simple to more complex and it worked for me, thanks.

[@Woolfy_420]

Looks so picturesque 😍

[@fedupnow61859]

Thanks Dan. I always learn something new.

[@russcollar5353]

Great job Dan on explaining the "jade" realms. I have been finding "it" for over 50 years but never heard such good thinking about it until now. Thank you!

[@KenneyCmusic]

Great video. I was born and raised in B.C, and have always wanted to learn about the local jade, and gems in general. Instant sub!

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I saw the end and I salute Sasha, what a cute dog!

[@green-stone-designs3390]

I love the sound effects while licking the rocks!

[@user-kg9zi4zh3g]

❤ Thank You! U are showing us a remarkable example of idems and helping us learn too. So enjoy your trips and appreciate your input and honest..👍❤ Christy from Colville Washington state 😊..

[@ConstellationMushrooms]

I love to learn! My motto is the more you know the more you can have fun with!

[@jasonsummit1885]

If you ever come down across the border to Washington state, we have quite a bit of nephrite jade and serpentine in our creeks and rivers. I have been finding it in Big Mission Creek near the Hood Canal in Western Washington in my hometown. If you don't mind camping in Belfair State Park I'm usually always there in the summer and would be quite excited if I ever saw you there. It's not just jade but just about everything that can be found in waterways. Keep up the great work love watching your videos.😁👍

[@sikmom1]

Thank you for that tribute to your dear mentor at the end.

[@richardlynch1094]

Love your enthusiasm for rock hounding. Serpentine is a family of minerals, the hardest being antigorite. Jades are firmed from minerals like actinolite. So, I don't think you get jade from baking serpentine longer. They are all ultramafics, formed at deep sea floor ridges, and are brought to us by the magnificent process of plate subduction.

[@pleb1105]

incredibly informative- thank you! I live near a beach so this is an awesome guide

[@koreenphotogirl]

Because of your videos I've now been to BC and collected garnet sand near Harrison and nephrite near the Fraser. 🔥

[@michealklonowski5267]

nothing like enthusiasm for sharing what you do dan ,nothing wrong about that and sharing what you have learned thank you for sharing the adventure and information 😂😂😂

[@johnjones9387]

I really appreciate what you teach, thank you

[@HarbDeaf]

I enjoy all your videos Dan, appreciate the subtitkes 🙏

[@Finz240]

Hey Dan, love watching you explore and pick rocks... I'm learning too. Just a thought: As you walk down the river keep your backpack with you but don't put anything in it. Stack up the finds you like, as you go along, like you do... THEN on the way back pick up the rocks you want. By then you'll have a really good idea of which ones you want to take back and which ones to leave AND you will have the back pack to put them in... Keep up the good work!!

[@bradleyslightom6313]

Dan, I know you get offers from viewers on the constant, but you have to know that with your content, we just can't help ourselves! I wanna go on an adventure with you! From the comments in many videos, we probably number in the 10's of thousands, but it would be a dream come true! It would be a privilege to carry some of those bigger chunks, and do the leg work with equipment and such! JS, it would be awesome, and I do understand your position, and all the reasons it would be unfeasible! Keep on Keeping on, so we can join you in your search! ❤

[@rosmoon17]

Hola Dan!!! te acabo de descubrir en KZbin y ya soy tu fan! Me alegras el día con tus videos :)

[@jongordon6132]

Dan that view is so worth it 👌 ❤

[@Naymy]

"Sometimes I can get overly excited" - Dan Hurd 2023 Life has a habit of beating the innerchild out of us. Keep up the enthusiasm Dan, this is clearly something you are passionate about and there is never an "overly excited" when it comes to a passionate hobby. It's one of the reasons I keep coming back to watching your content.

[@brucedymock6635]

Hi Dan very interesting is the one your trying to remember antigorite a great learning experience and I agree about life long learning

[@danielwendell542]

Heya Dan. As a farrier I understand the back issues! For carrying weight on my back, I love my 26L GR1 from Goruck. Heavyweight material, excellent straps, a partial frame and optional hip belt make a huge difference.

[@cassandrapua5970]

Thanks for all the info about jade. Love Nephrite and Jadeite, I have both as bangles.💚👍

[@bobbysnow5478]

Big Sur Jade “Rocks”! Thanks for the video!

[@look4truth480]

I just finished watching the episode ""Four" Amazing Finds! - Jade Hunting!" Take those slices of jade and make a table top. equip it underneath with a light system that changes spectrum everyday then sell it. I love you videos!!

[@JerryBWagoner]

Very educational. Thank You! I'm down south in Snohomish County and I see these variations all other. Now I need to put some of this information to work. :)

[@cb175s]

Great video Thank you for sharing Just a funny idea You should challenge the people who think they know jade from serpentine from nephrite to test the rocks for you and find out. If anyone says it's not jade give them a small piece to checkout for themselves but they have to have it tested or show the results of their personal tests. You could even show some of the videos or pictures people send you with test results. It would be a good way to find your answers through a kinda crowd source thing and get viewers involved. Just an idea And nothing to hurt anyone's feelings of course. Also a good way to save $$$ Instead of $100's in test samples It would be $1 in shipping plus you get some cool future videos in a new way. Cheap / free is always good Lol 😅😅

[@everybodyrocks]

I 💚 Jade, all types of it! Fantastic video again Dan 👏😍

[@cherigriffith724]

Dan you are a wonderful teacher ❤️ We have so much serpentenite material in southwest coastal Oregon I've always wondered why we don't have more nephrite I guess we just didn't get baked enough LOL. Inland in the Applegate Valley they have a bowenite they call Applegate Jade which is beautiful green with black specks and usually has that white rind (not crusty) on it like the big one you found. Side note - I know everyone's going on about backpacks but make sure your feet have good support walking around on rocks packing out heavy loads only took a year for me to almost ruin mine.

[@mabeSc]

I love these videos, keep them up, they are very informative and I would love if you included some pictures with the examples and so on, am sure many others would love that!

[@Danhurd]

Pictures at the end in this one

[@mabeSc]

@@Danhurd Yes, I've commented a bit early, opsie hahahahah

[@Vitali_Osandor]

Love to see that you're still your usual beautiful self, Dan!

[@rozilindhaver5036]

Loved this video. Did you slab the black jade, was hoping to see the density of color? What a wonderful homage to your friend and mentor Dave💙💙💙

[@avidhunter6169]

Hi Dan, another great video, as usual. Makes me wish I were able to get out there and rockhound again. I used to do it when I was a lot younger and I found some really great rocks including ones that I know know from your videos was jade. I was concentrating on finding agates for the most part and when I cut or tumbled pieces of a hard green rock I mistakenly called it green agate. BTW, I don't know if you have talked to your buddy Jason lately but I just watched one of his recent gold prospecting videos two days ago and I believe he was high up in the cascades somewhere looking for the headwaters of a creek that he had found a rock with lots of gold in it. He was of course looking for where the rock was weathering out of. Anyway, on the way back to his truck he came across this big black rock that he estimated to way about 60lbs give or take. He couldn't carry it out because he was already carrying 60lbs of samples but he broke off a piece and cut it when he got back to the shop and it was a very dark green translucent with what I think you would call a lot of black inclusions in it. He wasn't sure if it was jade but I think it was. You might mention it to him the next time you talk to, or see, him. I would love to be able to take it and cut out just the green translucent parts and make jewelry out of it. Keep the great videos coming.

[@judithfairchild8620]

That's some great finds. My father-in-law was a rock hound. He had some cool stuff.

[@Democraticcivilization]

that big yellow green plate is so cool ,can be art

[@droogsurgeon1440]

You’re hardcore! Love you Dan! Great job!

[@asjamuir5534]

Also as u learn we learn that's why the collabs with the other channels is great

[@Hamza-B3]

I love the gold videos but I cant say I love them more than your jade/gemstone hunting vids :)

[@Al.W7263]

Dan. Never heard you talk so much but it was a good video. Much enjoyed. Thanks

[@danowen9142]

Thx Dan. I have some Nephrite at home from Canada. It's gorgeous.

[@trixy1823]

Nope. Never overly excited. You found a passion to follow and some people feel that to be a bit uncomfortable for them. Their problem not yours. Thanks for the close up view of the rocks. I can no longer hike so I’m totally enjoying the rocks around you as if I’m there. A TSA agent, at the El Paso airport, stuck his head out from behind the baggage X-ray machine. He said at full voice… “What! You don’t have rocks where you live?” 😆. Just can’t help it. 💪🏼👏🏽👏🏼👏🏾

[@markthomas3730]

excellent video quality