Lemurian Crystal Hunting at The Tucson Gem Show 2023 w/ Sprite

[@hiperborea18]

Lemurian crystal's is cool 😎, thanks Dave

[@candicerogers7777]

Loving this content, feels like I'm at the show seeing all these absolutely amazing crystals. I could watch 20 more hours of this, lol. Thanks Dave!

[@RutFsolocomentariosRICK]

Muchas gracias, un fantástico reportaje, despacio, explicando...felicidades ❤

[@Iamtheiguana]

All these videos are getting me psyched, gonna be headed that way in a few days myself for my first time at tucson. Love the specific vendor focused videos you have been doing, booths I have to specifically make the effort to get to.

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it. I’m trying to showcase a lot of the best stuff that I see that I would shop for.

[@MtFull]

Wow! Just a few minutes into this video - what amazing crystals!!

[@alexfodor6765]

Thank you Dave ! I follow you since your first video in Tucson when it was frowned upon to film. THANKS ++ !! (from France)

[@lapidarydave]

thanks for being there since the beginning my friend is still found upon, but it’s getting better one day will all laugh about not being able to film in public

[@krista1686]

yooo you a real one Patrick, I am learning so much from you and your friends about precious stones. Thank you!

[@lapidarydave]

My name is David with Patrick is a cool name to thank you for watching. I really appreciate.

[@zoltanszegedi9040]

Hi Dave! My fav vids are these type, i feel im there with you, and you are so informative, im everytime learn something new. Thank you!

[@ethelynsmyley7381]

Your sky is such a treat to see, that blue! An amazing quantity!✨💖💫

[@flashbackactivator6565]

Thanks to eL DeeG for this fun jaunt through crystal town. Well, that three day trip got extended, ‘looks like there’ll be more goofing around with my “protégé”… Thanks viewers and commenters, glad you enjoy! Stay tuned for more mineral action and festivities!!!

[@SomeGuyAndHisFiance]

"They're minerals marie ", Henry R. "Hank" Schrader

[@candied.crabapples]

Mother Nature is truly amazing 💕💕💕

[@bernadettelinfoot]

The petrified Teddy bears in England are at mother Shipton cave in Knaresborough England I think . Love the video

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

48:15 Kammererite is not Lepidolite Kämmererite is a purple variety of clinochlore, a mica-like Mg-Al-silicat. It's color is caused by chromium. Kämmererite is always found in fractures of ultrabasic rocks, usually with chromite ore. The only known locality for transparent crystals is the Kop Krom chromite mine in the Kop Daglari Mountains of Turkey. The cabochons have an attractive light to dark purple color; some thinner pieces are translucent. Some of the material shows a folded texture, and this type is visually similar to charoite, a well-known ornamental stone from Siberia. The measured refractive index (RI) of kämmererite is approximately 1.57, very close to charoite, but Kammererite has a much lower Mohs hardness (about 2.5, rather than charoite’s 5-6). This new kämmererite is inert under UV light, but white layers in the samples show creamy fluorescence under both long-wave and short-wave UV.

[@lapidarydave]

dang that’s some info there for sure thanks for sharing sista :)

[@silvergirl7810]

🤓

[@geemama420]

Happy New Year Dave!!! I’m So Excited for the Gem Show tour 2023!!! Have a Blast and a Healthy Bless one this year too!!! Thank you for taking us with you and those lemurian crystals are Sick!!! Love always stay warm 💖💎

[@candied.crabapples]

You are right Dave. I didn’t know the mainstream was re-establishing certain aspects (that they view as flaws) of the crystal. I would definitely want it au naturale! It was beautifully made by our Mother Nature.

[@MagickalRapunzel]

I find lightning strike Lemurian crystals here in the US. They are some of my all time favorite finds. Most people that dig here don't have a clue what they are, lol. I could totally geek out in the Lemurian booth all day long!! 😍🥰😍 Those were some of the best pieces I've ever seen!

[@lapidarydave]

i’d love to see some of what your finding i love them :)

[@Jordan__Sloan]

I though they could only come from Brazil, I guess I’m a little confused what actually constitutes a “lemurian”. I also read they only come from the Himalayas. So which is it?

[@MagickalRapunzel]

@@lapidarydave I'm working on opening an online shop so I'll be listing some once I get that going 😉

[@MagickalRapunzel]

@@Jordan__Sloan people often claim that a gem or crystal only comes from one location. Sometimes that's true and remains true. Other times that's only true for a short time and then suddenly those same crystals are being found all over the world. I've seen this happen many times over. It's kind of fascinating really. Actinolite Quartz is supposedly only found in Australia, but I also find that here in the US so... Lol.

[@steveenos1251]

Love you guys!... Inspired by you to take a shot at shaping and cutting.

[@ethelynsmyley7381]

Rocks, specimens, like I’ve never seen! Astounding sizes,! Do they really sell? Seems Ike hardly anyone browsing A beautiful display, wish I could be in person with you, Dan. Thank you!😊🙏🏽✨

[@kimberlyryan8618]

My mom visited sanfrancisco in 1960 and went to china town. She was told the strawberries look so beautiful because they put urine on them to make people want to buy them more. It gave a very glossy look. Yum yum!

[@chadatchison145]

Thanks for the video Dave. :)

[@lapidarydave]

thank you my brother

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

31:33 Chunks of Emerald in Matrix. I think having some of this stuff for display and carving would be awesome.

[@gypsyjj4234]

Hya~hya~heja thanks for popping up in my feed ~ I am loving that you are there ~ 💜🧚🏻‍♀️🔮

[@lapidarydave]

thank you for watching please consider subscribing if you haven’t already

[@janketza0206]

I'm watching your videos of Tuscon and playing the Lapidary Dave Chatoyant Game.... Everytime I hear you say Chatoyant I drink a shot of Whiskey!

[@lapidarydave]

lol i almost spewed chocolate milk when i read this comment

[@martinzilli9768]

I strongly agree on the polished crystal matter. I truly dislike when good natural specimens get completely re-shaped and polished for a few chips and cracks.

[@ebybbob]

You were very polite with all the magic stone messages ;)

[@wyomingadventures]

Awesome!

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

Rubellite is, in common terms just Red Tourmaline

[@patrickkillilea5225]

Mind blowing awesomeness.

[@megapint1626]

I wouldn’t mind Dave showing us the Brazilian examples of recuts more. The reason I ask is because I have went through literal tons of material in Arkansas and have crystals come out of the “peanut butter” with facets, sides, and windows or even whole crystals so perfect smooth they honestly look worked. I guess I would be easy to fool with that kind of experience.

[@lapidarydave]

There’s a few things to look for on the recuts I’ll try to mention the more I was worried that maybe it was becoming annoying for some people since I mentioned it so much I appreciate your kindness, and I definitely will talk about it more

[@megapint1626]

@@lapidarydave Thank you so much! I don’t want you to put yourself in an awkward position if the vendor can hear. I just would like to learn more on identifying what is natural vs what was worked. Of course, some natural markings are never reproduced and obviously natural. Those that aren’t are my weakness I’d love to learn to identify.

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

26:12 The Best Crystal Cave Specimen

[@romualdulanowski8485]

Fajny film pozdro z Polski 😀👍🇵🇱

[@lapidarydave]

Thank you for watching :)

[@paulskillman6634]

Maybe he is the movie star if crystals!

[@toadforestrocks448]

Hello there, ran across you today at one of the mineral and fossil shows. Would have said hello but you were a bit busy.

[@lapidarydave]

never too busy for my family :)

[@ethelynsmyley7381]

I can’t imagine carting these babies around… a pretty sturdy truck!🚚🛻

[@socalrockhound]

Rutile is Titanium Dioxide. That meat did look good. Enjoyed the virtual Tucson again.

[@ninavalentine1300]

Hello! I’m the lady you called an Angel in the video at the end! Someone sent this to me ❤️❤️❤️

[@ninavalentine1300]

I loved your video!!! 🍀🌟❤️

[@lapidarydave]

❤️❤️❤️ 😇

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

37:36 Business Card for Sprite's Favorite Crystal Shop

[@Jordan__Sloan]

One of these days I’m going to make it out there. I like watching bluecap productions videos on KZbin, I’ve learned a lot just watching videos✨⚡️

[@neggispringfeild]

I got a lumerian quartz point in the tumbles from Grandma Jean it's one of my most prized crystals

[@gcegubbels4734]

Waw beatyful

[@lokloktang]

Which show is this at Tucson? I want to visit

[@joelkulesha8284]

What venue were you at with the amethyst faceting rough? Are the prices good?

[@lapidarydave]

river park is the venue and the prices are definitely good maybe only 40-50 a pound

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

44:39 Some Strands of Large Bead Shungite w/Accent Stones. Half off of $66, $132, $88 or $140.

[@robynlarue1815]

Which show are you at at the beginning with the huge table with pile of smokes amethyst?

[@lapidarydave]

river park

[@chickensticks749]

I feel so called out lol. I almost exclusively go to these things to chat with vendors and not buy stuff lol.

[@mpix8302]

🧐 56m:25s - 56m:26s Hey what's in Sprite's left hand 💎Did Sprite just shoplift? 🤨

[@lapidarydave]

never he wouldn’t even jwalk

[@mpix8302]

@@lapidarydave I'm sorry, I had thought the emojis were enough to convey that it was being said in jest. I never intended it to come off as a serious accusation based on a one second clip. Again I apologize for my twisted humor. I love how you question and point out various crystal enhancement practices, tell us what form is natural and what has been altered and how it has been enhanced to be more marketable. Great info for the geological side of this stuff. I see you as a tell it like it is straight shooter, respectable quality, I would guess your friends and associates are too, including the j-walkers;)

[@lapidarydave]

@@mpix8302 i didn’t take it seriously my friend :) ❤️💎🌈 i was just being goofy

[@mpix8302]

@@lapidarydave Yes I figured as much ✌My follow up was more of an indirect reply to Sprite just in case he was offended by my warped sense of humor WRT the visual from one second of the video 🙃

[@Greentrianglegallery]

Oh wow…it’s all so beautiful thanku…. I’m gonna have to fly over and shop soon, are there any particular good dates and events, I’m from Australia and don’t have any info over here to go by…..

[@lapidarydave]

anytime is good i prefer the first weekend

[@flashbackactivator6565]

Green triangle, everything winds down by Feb 14; maybe Feb 16 but folks are a little more cranky and ready to go home. There are good deals to be had, but dealers would sometimes rather forego the sale just to be done with it all. *If you can’t make Tucson show, next up is the Denver show 🤠😎🥳

[@genamouncer2181]

Have you seen any good locations for boulder opal? Or a variety of opal?

[@lapidarydave]

broken river at kino show for boulder aso for lightning ridge at 22nd street spencer opal at jogs for idaho

[@ethelynsmyley7381]

You are not alone about well done steak!🤭 1:10:56

[@lapidarydave]

🤫

[@Ratt611]

Very educational, tbh im a little intimidated with buying because my knowledge isnt there yet.

[@lapidarydave]

same

[@shopgirl5056]

That Amethyst

[@ibehenriksenlesteiro2229]

Hello! Can you tell me where (which show) are the lemurian crystal vendors located?

[@lapidarydave]

they are all over but a lot of what we filmed in this episode was at the river park venue here in tucson

[@ibehenriksenlesteiro2229]

@@lapidarydave thank you!

[@olesyapower1552]

Would you mind please to share exact location in Tucson of it?

[@lapidarydave]

ramada show aka pueblo gemshow

[@mendyfrank1250]

Can you get the old stock Brazil lemurians

[@lapidarydave]

Sprite has a lot and would sell some of his I’m sure

[@rnbvret]

Here is the video that Spite was referring to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3uWaZ9seb1nnJo

[@Dracobear13]

Dave, you need to be a quartz crystal persons, aligned with clear crystal energy.

[@lapidarydave]

I’d love to really but I’m not that good of a reseller and crystals take up a lot of space Lynn has a mass of collection that was donated to her about 20 years ago. I should definitely at least by the ones I’m finding for a really good deal.

[@Dracobear13]

Learn to center and feel the energy they give off. Once you do, you'll find they speak to you (not in words, but feelings).

[@BKRRMK]

That guy looks more like an Aditya than an Andre

[@lapidarydave]

What’s that supposed to mean

[@koskey06]

At around 45min....$135 for a bracelet!?! I mean even at half off thats just crazy! You could buy silver jewelry for less!!

[@lapidarydave]

100% agreed it was a bit pricey for sure

[@Dracobear13]

I thought Limurium only applied to Himalayas crystals.

[@radow869]

I would be broke in 2 minutes.

[@flashbackactivator6565]

If you can re-sell, you will generate some finance.

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

The music?...

[@lapidarydave]

So the intro music was a little weird, but I’m just trying new things

[@JRM---516]

This guy just won't shut up! Just show the stones with essential info!

[@lapidarydave]

😜

[@lizetteingersoll4192]

Well done steak. Really? OMG your pedestal just lost a foot. LOL

[@lapidarydave]

lol i doooooooo

[@conniegregory5547]

I know you're into lapidary, but some people are looking for stones for their energy...not to cut up into something else or put a name on it! Just Sayin'.......

[@lapidarydave]

🧙

[@darcam]

The hippies got old, the youth got more dangerous and violent the city needed to do something to get ahead of the mayhem and chaos before it became a tragedy of tears of blood and death

[@lapidarydave]

I completely understand and it’s always less nasty to our recollection, but then it really was. It was pretty bad even from what I saw only a few years ago. It’s definitely a lot better now if it was my hotel, I would have wanted them out of there for sure, but it was a lot of fun at the same time

[@lylepascoe7243]

Leave sprite behind. You are skipping too many vendors. :(

[@Indrid__Cold]

Before the "Crystal Woo Woo People" invented their crystal mythology, in the 80s, you couldn't GIVE AWAY quartz crystals that were not brilliant, with perfect UNPOLISHED faces, and no chips. The garbage you see at 41:47 is an example of crystals you could buy for a dollar or two, or five. The idea that crystals had some sort of "magical powers" fucked up the entire rock and mineral hobby. I don't care if you walk around all day with a 6" crystal inserted in your ASS. It’s not going to heal you of anything. They are beautiful as ornaments, but they can't actually "do" anything unless they are sliced into tiny wafers for electronics equipment. Then, they can regulate a vibrational frequency for radio communications.