Miniature Dynamite, Blasting rocks for Opals. (Micro Blaster)

Blasting rocks with mini dynamite on our opal claim with this miniature dynamite system called the Micro Blaster to free up opals. This early winter trip with the family was a fun way to spent the Saturday after the first snow fall of the year opal hunting. We got to play with the jack hammer breaking up the bedrock, and also the micro blaster. The microblaster fractures the bedrock so it is easy to remove and sort through looking for opals. Most opals from this site are just common opal with some agate, but the rare find has some play of color in some precious opal. Eval love digging for opals, actually we all do. And blasting rocks with this mini dynamite makes it a lot easier.
This video is produced by Dan Hurd, Prospector, Miner, Teacher and KZbinr, as part of his KZbin channel based on educational videos about gold mining, gold panning, prospecting, rock hounding, and mineral collecting.
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#goldpanning #thefinders #opals

[@moonstarer55]

As a disabled old guy who used to go climbing.....I view these videos as a breath of fresh air. Great seeing you and your family getting gemstones or you and your friends panning for gold. It’s all good and very informative Dan. Many thanks

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

That mini blast reminds me when I was a kid, my grandpa owned a rock quarry in the Nevada desert. One time he overestimated the charge and we hid under the truck as grapefruit sized chunks of rock rained down all around us.

[@harleymays1736]

My old neighbor had crates of dynamite in his shed. He died and it was pretty unstable and left a huge hole where the shed used to be

[@MissMarshall]

That is awkwardly hilarious to me!

[@Im0utlaw]

Came for the dynamite, stayed for the beard

[@Danhurd]

hehe

[@NotSoFuzzyWuzzy]

Same

[@christo6657]

@@Danhurd... you better trademark that beard!

[@redneckhippiejrm420]

That’s a sweet fucking hat to top it off

[@supermoon1430]

AMISH WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION

[@jacobf2598]

No idea why this is in my recommended, but I’m not disappointed

[@Danhurd]

I'm glad you enjoyed. I hope you considered subscribing.

[@caseyco9152]

Same dude, this guy is awesome

[@PrometheusZandski]

It's recommended because Dan is freakin' awesome.

[@mylittleparadise.7979]

@@caseyco9152 0000

[@rrtrax5013]

Instantly!! Dynamite gets RESULTS.

[@MrChazz10]

Yes! I'm not the only person who does this! Some of my friends and my neighbours most of all think I'm weird when they see me scrounging in the drive way for little opals. I was walking down the driveway one day and a purple/bluish glint caught my eye. I've found some nice quality ones but they are pretty small, nowhere near the size of the ones you're finding. I thought there was treasure everywhere when I started finding lost rings and even gems that had fallen off rings, all in the driveway, they turned out to be my sister's ring and a gem from my bros gf ring. But now I notice sparkly things everywhere!😂😂

[@amberm2777]

"so if I'm carful, I should be able to get it out in one piece..." Takes out a JACKHAMMER 😃 In all seriousness, thank you for sharing this adventure, it was fun to watch!

[@NancynMark]

You guys are about the best geologist family I have ever known and I've seen a couple of Gemologist out there you guys make it fun to watch And then you go ahead and explain how Everything is found within it's area with a lot of explanation I'm learning a lot about gems and rocks and gold because of you I wasn't even interested in this stuff until I started seeing your videos keep up the good work And I'm proud of you and your family and blessings from southern California

[@williamscoggin1509]

Just now watching this old video, it's amazing how much Evan has grown in 4 years.

[@caverys]

When you find love in nature there is no going back. Wish I could join you guys from Ghana, West Africa

[@aussieguy3689]

Hey Dan great video mate, that's an interesting way to get opals I own 2 opal mines here in Australia. The opal you call common opal we call potch it's basically unformed opal or colorless opal, also our opal color is formed on top of or in the middle of potch, the darker the potch means the color patterns of the opal will be brighter rendering the stone more valuable then if it was set in a standard white or grey color, potch is a large determining factor in the value of the opal .We look for black potch with color or commonly known as (black opal) it has sold for as high as $45000 per carrot for a gem quality stone. 😊😊😊😊

[@estonhensley3684]

Talk about an awesome job, you’re living the dream dude.

[@TheChampioncomjean]

But he has to risk it to get the biscuit. Them Australian opal Mines are treacherous

[@notnct777]

Carrots or Carat ? I'll pay you in carrots for some of your carats.

[@aussieguy3689]

@@notnct777 really who gives a fuck how you spell it !!!! Certainly not me hero

[@eavening4149]

@@notnct777 How many tons of carrots would you need to equal a gem quality carat of black opal?

[@DAVIS__]

Love the integrity. Doesnt stop being regular dad when the camera comes on. The boys get their daily hackin with or without the camera running.

[@jackkeyhoe7072]

YOUR SO BLESSED WITH A WONDERFUL FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

Wow buddy what a great countryside you live in....snow ...opals ...gold ...real adventiours..🤠...my cup of coffee Well done

[@Danhurd]

I live in a beautiful spot, that's for sure.

[@frenchburg100]

Of tea

[@Metaldetectiontubeworldwide]

@@frenchburg100 yess i know the saying ...but i don't like tea 🤣😎...it would create a paradox..😎😉🍻..cheers buddy

[@georgecowboydearing6526]

Where is this general area? I just want to know where about is good areas to start looking for both gold and stuff like this as I am in northern California. .. thanks

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@helmuthschultes9243]

Now you are on my favourite gem, Opals. This of course is the best possibility in Australia. Got many kilos of that since 1960's, seriously Kilos! Cut most myself some sent to a cousine in Germany for cutting. Opals and sapphires (from Queensland) and agates are all amomg my collections

[@extraSPARErib]

Well, I gotta admit, you are a good father who cares for his family from this short video window into your world. You are an oddball and likely embarrass the hell out of the kids too but hey later in life they will just have fond memories. Thanks for being there for them.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks. My eldest is constantly embarrassed by my actions. Oh the joys of having a teenager in the house.

[@karmoneyjust-do-it3583]

Your lifes so awesome I have no family I've gotten married had children but my wifes raised those kids so we are night and day different,but I love it you are a blessed man.

[@marcorodriguez6240]

Dynamite at 10:00

[@Danhurd]

Kaboom

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@Snoopydoopy0]

Hero.

[@hetspook666]

10:10

[@andersnrregren9087]

Marco Rodriguez lol 8:08

[@bradleylauterbach7920]

Him- sees rock “So anyway I started blasting”

[@nick123452971]

This guy I am always happy when he finds something. Seems like a down to earth person

[@mysticdavestarotmachinesho5093]

I run into this guys videos every so often and have to say I love this guy he is a trip and a half.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@mysticdavestarotmachinesho5093]

@@Danhurd You are a breath of fresh air and thanks for your videos.

[@balmaceda882]

Look at that beard *_L O O K A T I T_*

[@Danhurd]

Where? I can't see it!

[@makuu-hita]

makes me wet

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@eyemann5706]

_M A G N I F I C E N T_

[@klawz1801]

Tezan how can I not look at it, it’s covering most of the screen!!

[@TheTerpTard]

You look like you would enjoy Craft Beers and Folk Music Festivals.

[@Bleedpurple03]

He invented them

[@suzannejackson1727]

Beautiful opal’s, I would completely become obsessed with rock collection if I ever started looking.😊

[@lifeofdave1237]

Prospecting, a job and a cool hobby 😁👌 great family fun.

[@docrose3460]

Great video, as always. I too love things that go BANG.

[@Danhurd]

I think we all do!

[@au_rockn6797]

Nice work Dan...love watching you blast out those opals!

[@Danhurd]

Blasting is always fun!

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@cheguevara-sirius1989]

😂 😂 😂 👍🏻 Dan, it's OK, you are bringing yourself and your family far behind the spot of any possible hurt! So it's OK, the carpet and security blankets it's mostly used inside of populated areas and people who would be in the near of a BIG or bigger blast! 👍🏻

[@rca-in-glasgow6781]

Blowing up rocks! NICE!

[@Skankhunter420]

Dan im super curious as to how the whole claim system works! When you purchase a claim do you own the land or only the mineral rights? And secondly do you own it indefinitely or is it like a kind of lease type deal? Love your videos sir!

[@jackmahogovv]

I love that micro blaster.

[@Danhurd]

Yes it is great

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@z-mayne368]

"I'll leave it uncovered for the video" then proceeds to laugh like a maniac" THAT DID IT" 😂, I think u just like the explosions Dan Hurd

[@brooksiefken2842]

Very determined young men you have. We didn't have any clams my dad would walk us down rivers and creeks looking for native american artifacts good old family bonding we need more people out there like you and my dad

[@GoldwascheninDeutschland]

Wow Dan💣💥 , this is one of your most explosive videos 😂😂😂 Well done my friend 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@Danhurd]

Thanks! (From Wallace)

[@GoldwascheninDeutschland]

😂😂😂

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@boobunn4151]

opals crossed with agates eh ? i mean of course technically they should be called opiates.. but that would probably get your channel delistsed if you said you had taken your kids out into the woods to find opiates

[@Danhurd]

lol, yep!

[@TarmanTheChampion]

Lmao

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@mauirandall8176]

With dynamite none the less

[@neilwilson5871]

Opalite says fun police, but these are probably just agate.....delusion is fine til you politicise or arm it......this guy has never read a basic field guide and probably doesn't want to.

[@dwellyryder3553]

Great job good thing you do with the kids Always Enjoy Your videos

[@jakesarms8996]

That black Opal is the nicest looking gem.

[@Danhurd]

It sure is pretty.

[@juanmarisison240]

Gandalf is that you?

[@Danhurd]

shhhh. Don't tell anyone.

[@henrymeyergarvey1947]

Tom bombadil is more like it

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@somerandomdudewithachannel325]

Gandalf the orange

[@Danhurd]

@@somerandomdudewithachannel325 More like Gandalf the getting grey-er

[@Smithsgold]

Cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Danhurd]

yes!

[@gordondeitz7838]

Love your chuckle Dan, you popped that micro charge and laughed just like a young boy. Glad your recovery is going well. 🥇

[@grumpyg9350]

Fun to watch! Thanks for including us in your day.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joeorton1218]

Here for the bang bang

[@Danhurd]

kaboob!

[@officialSuicideKlown]

02:05 I'd sell it just like that with the opal in the rock. The natural look is beautiful.

[@zombiekiller7911]

I Just came here to leave this comment because i couldn't find all the Easter eggs so i will just leave this message here for my bonus! lol Thank you Dan Hurd!!!

[@williamspence1294]

Beautiful scenery and good video

[@jonayoung1708]

Die hard much ? Even my 5 yr old has opal fever after this blowin stuff up vid. You need to add a leaf blower to your collection. Easy snow and overburden controll!

[@Danhurd]

Yes - good thinking! My youngest had been asking to go opal hunting for awhile.

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@GoldwascheninDeutschland]

👍🏻You always remind me of Wallace 😂😂😂 You know Wallace and Gromit ?

[@Danhurd]

;)

[@stevencourcy4197]

"CHEESE!"

[@32Puk]

I would like to be a member of your club can you give me some information on how to be a member

[@32Puk]

@utoobjunky2 can you send me the club info

[@davidmabry4365]

Poiridge gromit! It’s Tuesday!

[@andrewhall9492]

Love watching you prospect, especially that your family is into it as well!

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@ovenking4481]

Lucky kids. What a childhood.

[@orangejoe3864]

Any chance you sell any of this stuff online?

[@Danhurd]

No I don't

[@ProlificInvention]

@@Danhurd You should Dan, make a fortune on Etsy, eBay, and Facebook groups dedicated to mineral sales.

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@rastamanralph6670]

I wrote the other comment when I seen the thumbnail😂👍I didn't know you can get them coloured opals.have a look at the opal I found in the stream where I prospect for gold.I made a video of it.it's tiny but I also didn't know you can get them in England.the video is called opal found in England👍

[@Danhurd]

I'll have a look.

[@jamessteven711]

I was just gonna Google can you find opals in England when the video finished!

[@danpuckett6403]

Just love how you get your kids involved. Some of my favorite are when your kids help you

[@insolentstickleback3266]

This was fantastic I just absolutely loved it! So great to see a family out and doing something like this in the snow and dirt! The triple take with slo mo of the explosions was most satisfying! Thank You Dan Hurd!

[@Danhurd]

You are welcome.

[@mamakat4308]

Adopt me please... I would love to join the family for an outing... 😜😜👍👍😎😎😎😀😀😀😀

[@Danhurd]

I would have a VERY large family

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@dinamiteurdinamiteur2324]

Kat Tinsley me too x)

[@finnhalewood2419]

Jesus Christ bud . Did you do 4 lines of coke before you did that intro

[@mjd8073]

He did him a line of opal

[@kezekieltrippermemes250]

Finn Halewood its all around him, of course

[@FoxyMustang]

Cocaine is a hellava drug hehehe

[@Danhurd]

If you liked the Opal blasting video, you might like the Gold ore blasting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniyhoKujJaGnLs

[@Avgslaveworker]

Dan Hurd lol

[@margaretgould7885]

what a wonderful way to spend a day

[@Miss449686]

Beautiful opals -- love them. Thanks for sharing your family opal hunting adventure.

[@davidmueller980]

Kids have your talent Dan.

[@mikeobrien7569]

Great video Opals are great and so is time with the Kids!

[@Danhurd]

absolutely!

[@thePinkertons]

What a COOL DAD!!!

[@phillipmiller6747]

it's very nice to see a family get outside and do things together. my dad and I used to get out in the woods and do things, he taught me so much out there. keep up the good work in all your jobs.

[@chuckraup6836]

Awesome looking Opals

[@dacwebb]

Fun family outing!

[@takinastabatit]

This video is so exciting! Among other things I am a hobbyist opal cutter. I've only cut Australian stones so far, but I'm itching to cut some of my local, PNW stuff (am in Oregon) :D I get as excited about play of color as anyone else, but I also have a deep appreciation for the variety and beauty of potch (common opal).

[@HDshovelEd]

Gotta love it when you have to add some BOOM to it. Thanks Dan and Family for taking us along for the days hunt

[@Danhurd]

You are welcome

[@tristenshumway6999]

It never gets old thanks for sharing brother much love and respect from Colorado!!💪✌🍻

[@paulpresto673]

I really enjoy your videos, Dan and family! I used to rock hunt many years ago with my Uncle and this brings back so many terrific memories...thanks again!

[@Dreyno]

Sometimes what happens under a blanket can be very exciting.

[@jonnelopez6298]

Legend has it that Dan's beard attracts gold when panning. Just like mercury, the gold just sticks to his beard.

[@Danhurd]

It's more like miner's moss

[@zerbs25]

I think that hunting for gems are much more fun than fishing. So i would call it - Gem fishing.

[@Nobody-sk3hw]

You know when I first saw your channel I was really interested in gold I have so much fun watching you now you got me interested in all these gems and stuff I think my favorite was when you took the whole crew to the crystal mine you pulled up crystals for days

[@wanoman99]

what a cool dad, spending time with his kids and has obviously educated them well, nice to see

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@thirstfast1025]

Ahh, the microblaster... One of my favorite toys *ever!* Beautiful stones too! Fun video!

[@Danhurd]

We all love getting opals

[@marychace1011]

I like the videos with your family finding gemstones. I had no idea what opal, peridot, and other gemstones looked like "in the wild".

[@Monsterdolally]

Your addictive to watch and so informative

[@cyberpunk4622]

Great video Dan and Family, looking forward to the next one.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@garyeasdale1004]

Just off the road eage bloody beautiful. Send like with the blast

[@adamwright1189]

You are doing a great job of teaching people fun ways to learn science. Thank you

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

The samples look really neat.

[@nathantaylor9998]

I'm jealous. I love so many types of opal to facet.

[@jaymonte3972]

Love those opals !!

[@1949chefjojo]

Yes blast the hillside. Treasures abound.

[@MrInsaint]

Yeah! Sweet hallelujah, all that I love at once. Blasting and Opal. I think someone heard my prayer ;-) Thank you of all my heart Dan The MAN! And the rest of the wonderful Hurd family. (Kenneth Prospecting Norway)

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrInsaint]

Betcha sir 🤠👍🧨💥

[@ambkbero2]

Are you kidding me? How did I miss these videos? So, not only gold, but opal too!! I live in the wrong place.

[@TediKurniaTGM]

Wooow.... Fantastis ya Mr ... i'like it...🙏🙏🙏

[@joesmith-ds9mg]

Great video thanks for sharing!

[@okiefamily9244]

My kiddos and I love your channel, brother!

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!

[@seekingtko3146]

Those spots on the fraser you take us has big rocks you get gold there every trip.,.its across from the railroad tracks thats active every day with a cho chew lol, thats one spot,, you get below those big ones you might find a whopper, the big rocks are steadfast no one has been under them you should do it...it might be your finest day, ,dont forget me lol

[@alextreasurehunter3811]

You are a great dad. If more parents were like you and get these kids out and appreciate the things like nature and family, we would not be in the mess we are today. Great video. I subbed you. Cheers.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks for subscribing. The family enjoys prospecting and the boys love it when I pull out the micro blaster

[@doves1100]

I didn't know we had Opals in Canada. Nice!

[@wazsfromrimini1826]

Love your energy Dan! ;) All the best for the whole family, especially for these lovely ginger rascals! God bless. :)

[@1949chefjojo]

Hello Hurd Family. What a great time for Rockhounding. Canadian mountains ⛰ are beautiful.

[@Scott___T]

Love the opals!! Probably my favorite type of rock/mineral...

[@Danhurd]

I love them too

[@cathifamjourney469]

Loving the little blaster! Opals are pretty, love the firey ones.

[@Danhurd]

I agree

[@Doxymeister]

Oh my gosh, I love opals and green is my favorite color! Loved it!

[@Danhurd]

Opals sure are pretty

[@Crawzilla]

You had me at opals

[@knownentity8737]

What a blast!

[@glentrod2195]

The Opals are very nice.

[@mmazon482]

I love it! funny too with the dynamite especially Haha

[@gtaovlogs9061]

Awesome Dan! Thanks

[@Danhurd]

you are welcome

[@beardedseabee82outdoors13]

Some really nice finds for the day and overall from that bank indeed! Opals are always neat to look at. Thanks again for sharing dan! Hope yall had a wonderful weekend

[@Danhurd]

Thanks - that bank has been very kind to us!