Rockhound Heaven At The 2025 Quartzite Gem And Mineral Show!

[@TheKimworldwide]

Thank you for taking us along with another awesome adventure! I missed seeing Shadow 🙏♥️ Those were spectacular finds. I'm hoping to go to more places before I can't. Looking forward to more of your adventures, stay safe always!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks so much for the kind comment. It’s always good to hear from you! 😎

[@collenemeeks5212]

I've heard of how amazing quart side is. Glad I got to see it through your journey there. A beautiful piece of fluorite. It's hard not to want everything very fun to travel along watching.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks for coming along Collene! 😎🐶🐾

[@barbararoeling3555]

We were there in early January and bought a lot of great things! So glad you found the Pleiades mine, and bought that amazing piece of fluorite!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks Barbara! I was super impressed with the opalized fluorite from the Pleiades mine. Really beautiful stuff. Take Care! 🤠

[@quakekatut8641]

Yes! Yes! … you bought that fluorite slab! I was yelling out loud, “Get it, Lance … Get it!” You heard me! I’m so jealous you went to this show … thanks for taking us along!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I did hear you! Isn’t it incredible? I’m so glad you came along with through the show!!!

[@brysonalden5414]

I thank you for this tour! My wife doesn't, as she knows we will have to go there next year and spend lots and lots of money. I may have to join that 12 Step program!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hahaha! I can sympathize with your wife cuz I blew out my budget! There is just so much there and so many cool things people have made out of rocks and gems. If that happens to you, just blame it on me. Lol.😂

[@MailCheck-x2o]

You nailed it! Good video!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thank You!

[@dianekanady2522]

You bought the most beautiful fluorite slab! My favorite color too! Wow! Wish I were there. Dee Dee

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

That piece is the most beautiful opalized fluorite I have ever seen! Truly gorgeous. 😎

[@AZRockhoundExpeditions]

You definitely scored on the opalized fluorite! That was such a beautiful piece!💖 It was great to finally meet you in person, and look forward to joining up on many adventures in the future!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

It was so great meeting you, Brian and Julie! And I love your channel: @azrockhoundexpeditions Take Care! 😎

[@Whitedove6]

That's A Gorgeous Fluorite 💜

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I agree! Truly gorgeous. 😀

[@vickygoodwin9771]

I have decided I can’t possibly collect all the rock I would love to have!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I’m right there with you on that! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😎

[@roman11469]

Great pickup on that opalized fluorite! That was gorgeous!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks Roman!

[@thecampingastronomer8554]

That piece of fluorite had your name on it Lance. What a beautiful piece.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks John! It truly is beautiful. 😎

[@RickSmith-kp3sy]

I never knew fluorite could be opalized. I'm so glad you showed me that it could. That was absolutely magnificent.❤❤❤❤ Please show a follow-up on that piece, I beg you. Great video.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Good idea! I will do it! Thanks for suggesting it and thanks for watching and commenting. 😎

[@tressinar]

Loved it all.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thank You and thanks for watching and commenting! 😎

[@RockandLap]

What an amazing event. Rocks get heavy to carry when walking, I think I’d be pulling a wagon around!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I saw people pulling little wagons around and I thought to myself the same thing: next time I’m bringing one of those collapsible wagons. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎

[@LivinUTOutdoors]

Just put this on the to-do list. Very cool! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@maryondercin4199]

That fluorite you purchased is the best!!!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thank You! 🙏

[@Rick-us7tx]

I know you will have fun with them! Ringo to ya!!!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

They’re the best!

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

To think most if not all of those beautiful rocks have taken millions of years to form! I've always been fascinated with colourful and strange rocks from childhood! As a side note, I'm buying my first ever "rock" from space next month! I'm buying it from a certified Meteorite dealer here in the UK!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

A rock from space! Wow! Thats awesome. There are places people go to hunt for meteorites. Usually big, flat, dried up lake beds or salt flats where you can see them. I’ve never done it. Your comment has now sparked my interest. I’ll have to research the subject and maybe give it a try. It would be amazing to find one. Thanks for commenting! 😎

[@fennynough6962]

Metorific material is way more complicated than we know. What type, complexity, age, & astonshmtism, are all there!☄️

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

@@adventuresofshadowdog Oh wow that's ace! Glad I have peaked your interest, I only came across the subject some weeks back myself! I am actually planning to buy a metal detector and travel to some good spots where I could find them! I've even heard you can find tiny grain sized meteorites on top of flat roofs, but using a strong magnet! 😎👍

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Yes I too have heard that very small micro-meteorites are on top of roofs and in drainage gutters, etc. And they are everywhere. Very interesting topic indeed.

[@dianekanady2522]

Hi there neighbor! Love to go to Quartzite! Hope you had fun! ❤

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hi Dee Dee! Good to hear from you! 😎🐶🐾

[@dianekanady2522]

@adventuresofshadowdog good to hear from you too! I was watching a previous video when you slipped and fell. Scared me! Are you ok?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I was very lucky. I had just a few minor bruises which have all healed now. Thank you for asking! 🙏

[@AstroAF]

Wow that was an impressive show!! Budget? We don’t need no stinking budget!! Awesome! Cheers! Doug

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Hahaha!

[@goldcambodia]

Nice

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thank You!

[@shucksful]

NICE! Subbed. 😊

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Thanks!

[@fennynough6962]

The size of some of these rose quartz, & Jade gems is ginormous. Love the blue green bolder at the end: 23:50 WOW! To heavey to fool with,lol 😂 What is this?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

That was petrified opalized wood. It is the first time I have seen petrified opalized wood. I’m very familiar with agatized petrified wood. But up till now I had never seen opalized petrified wood. Thanks for asking. That was a good question! 😎

[@FreeformLapidary]

I wish I could have made it this year. I’m making it a priority for next year. Thank you for sharing.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

You are welcome and I hope you can make it next year. 😎

[@JnVrockhounding]

Man I am jealous! I would so much love to go there.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I hope you can make it to that show or one of the really big shows someday. It’s worth the trip. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎

[@Rick-us7tx]

Let Sara take the lead! Ringo to ya!!!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Sarah is delightful! 😎🐶🐾

[@terryvogel5252]

Man you are getting me hooked on rockhounding. Just waiting for it to warm up some.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

It’s a world of endless wonder. You’ll love it! 😎

[@giamehlos5087]

Does the show take place every weekend or next years dates. Thank you

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

The show is once a year, sometime in Jan/Feb. if you google Quartzite Desert Gem and Mineral Show, you can find the dates. I don’t know if 2026 dates are out yet. But I do know it is an annual show around the same time. I hope this helps!

[@itssarawrz]

Hey Lance! I have 2 days in Arizona (+7 hour drive to quartzite), I was gonna go to the Tucson show, I’m trying to get a stone for a ring (sapphire?) do you think it’s worth it to make this trek?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I sure don’t want to steer you wrong. My thoughts are that if you can make it to the Tuscon show, you don’t need to go to the Quartzite show. Which show is closest to you? Also, when I was at Quartzite, there were more vendors than now. The Desert Gardens show is still open, but the Pow Wow show has since closed. So I think you’ll find more vendors now in Tuscon. Double check me so that I don’t steer you wrong. But that’s my understanding. I hope this helps.

[@itssarawrz]

@ thanks Lance! I’ll research more

[@greatplainsman3662]

Did you find the prices reasonable?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Yes, very much so. Keep in mind this is a show where many retailers go to buy their products to sell in their shops. Also you can and should negotiate some. I’m a wimp in that area and didn’t try. I thought the prices were super reasonable. But others around me were usually bargaining some. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! 😎

[@irene1655]

My brother has been selling there for many years but he passed away recently.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope the video brought back good memories for you.

[@bitslv154]

Do you know the name of the vendor with the large Malachite at 2:20?

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I don’t, but I can ask around and see if I can get the name for you. I’m traveling right now so give me a few days and I’ll see what I can do.

[@bitslv154]

@ Thank you and safe travels!

[@danielkarczewski2467]

"GOD " has blessed you with some of his creation, only " GOD " can make those rocks.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

I agree! God created all of it. 🙏