Rockhounding for Saint David Desert Rose Crystals in Arizona! Get the Location to this Dig Site

[@vgp02000]

I love desert Rose. They are so pretty.

[@B_132]

I love what I saw. My daughter who is 4 has already found some apache tears in the front yard here in Phoenix and a a large chunk of quartz crystals and some smaller fragments from the same stones. I've been looking at the floor picking up random rocks that caught my eye my whole life but never anything as interesting as what she found. I stumbled on your video looking up the history of apache tears and I liked your video and your great personality and enthusiasm while digging. Keep it up!

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you so much! Check out my Apache Tears video, I give you the location to an AWESOME Apache Tears deposit very close to Phoenix!

[@Sunny-ki4df]

Listening to you talk is so calming. Great video!

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you!!! I am glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Nice selenite roses!

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you!

[@AvalonDreamz]

They all cleaned up so beautiful at the end. Very nice display.

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you!!!!

[@johnchism5728]

I just commented on a different post of yours, about many places my dad had found. I traveled to many pl places with dad for gemstones. Including the place you're at in this video. Apache Tears in Superior. Petrified Wood in the Petrified Forest. Fire Agate in southeastern Arizona. Fire Agate in California. Geodes in Arizona along the Colorado River. And hard rock formations of base, precious, and noble metals.

[@RusticSkills]

What an awesome experience that your dad gave you. My dad also took me finding gemstones which started my passion for rockhounding. I would love to find geodes, I have a spot down here for small ones in Cochise County. What spot in SE AZ are you finding fire agates? The spot by Safford?

[@jamesschank3833]

Girl, Glauberite, a gypsum crystal, is also found in AZ, I've got some nice specimens & sent a few to Shaun on GSN a decade ago too...hard digging up when it's moist though because it crumbles...

[@RusticSkills]

Awesome, I just looked it up! Never heard of it before. Pretty cool looking, maybe I will find some!

[@jamesschank3833]

@@RusticSkills cool, near Prescott Valley...if you're gonna go maybe you can let me know & I'll drive there from Kingman, it's a skill digging it up from the dirt banks

[@youskatediaries4174]

This is one of the reasons I won't move away from my desert. There is so much more out here, so come back soon.

[@RusticSkills]

I agree, its endless exploration and discovery!

[@youskatediaries4174]

@RusticSkills have you seen the garnets of the Rincon? The southern tail of the mountains have some of the most beautiful clusters. Turquoise, emerald and meteors the more north you go.

[@SissyMchill1]

Very awesome 😎 thank you for sharing the fun.

[@RusticSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am going to the gem show this weekend, so excited!

[@SissyMchill1]

@@RusticSkills I couldn’t make the Tucson gem show and was bummed. Is it in Arizona? If so, I didn’t know there was going to be one. I’m up by Wickenberg for this weekend. I hope you have fun. 😊

[@RusticSkills]

It was AWESOME, so many great stones to see! I did spot a couple of fakes, and I am making a video where I will be calling out on these people. Overall, there were AMAZING specimens, it is a must see! And yes it is in Tucson AZ, video coming up soon!

[@SissyMchill1]

@@RusticSkills outstanding thank you. 😊 “Katie did rocks” was there and she briefly showed the fakes. But didn’t go into much detail. Not trying to sound frustrated cause by no means was I frustrated cause at least she said “these are fake” her focus was on all the pretty rocks. H you’re so awesome 👏🏻 it’s awesome you’re knowing your followers and knowing what we want to see. And what we enjoy seeing. Thank you.

[@RusticSkills]

I am making a couple of videos relating to the gem show, one will be the ultimate guide, that is (hopefully) releasing Monday. Then I have a video about the miners and rockhounders, I did some interviews. Then there will be "the best of" highlights video. These will all release over the next several months as editing is a pain in the a**!!!!!

[@chessviewofficial]

Hi are you able to reveal where exactly is this location in Arizona?

[@RusticSkills]

When you sign up for my newsletter, I give you a free map that takes you right to the dig spot!

[@Serenityhounding]

Good stuff! Great video, as always.

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed!

[@makalapuamegs1056]

Just found your video and will definitely watch more. Don’t bother even giving those naysayers any mind. I zone out too when listening to the rocks singing and calling to me.

[@RusticSkills]

I agree I completely get in the zone and its wonderful. I don't let the naysayers hold me back!

[@RusticSkills]

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[@alliemoroney2996]

Would you be willing to meet up sometime?? We know a spot to find big shards and fishtails of celinite (I don’t know how you spell it). But would love to find some desert roses!!!!

[@RusticSkills]

Hello! Whereabouts are you located and whereabouts is your selenite digsite?

[@alliemoroney2996]

@@RusticSkills we live in the Bisbee area. But our spot it’s between Tombstone and St. David so probably really close to the desert roses.

[@tmilby74]

I know where you are and there's a place there with crazy amount of roses. Not far from there

[@RusticSkills]

Nice! Would love to know where, you can email me on my website rusticskills.com

[@PhilSims]

Tommy! He ain't lying! It's Guerrero Tommy❤😂

[@markpasquarella3223]

Just saw your channel subbed immediately even before your3 reasons.I watch suv roving channel a lot but he doesn’t really do any rock hounding great done video

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you and welcome aboard! More awesome rockhounding and gemstone content incoming!

[@darrylx42]

My wife and I would love to go rock hounding with you . E love in Peoria but willing to travel

[@RusticSkills]

Awesome! I may start guided tour soon. You can sign up for my newsletter and I will announce if I end up doing so. rusticskills.com/newsletter

[@darrylx42]

@@RusticSkills ok thank you I signed up

[@outdoorwally8430]

Nice👍⛏️

[@RusticSkills]

TY! How is the gold prospecting going?

[@outdoorwally8430]

@RusticSkills not too bad. Winter slows it down a bit

[@RusticSkills]

Oh I bet. I really want to prospect for gold, but then I always get distracted with the rocks 😆💎

[@outdoorwally8430]

@@RusticSkills lol

[@lisacook3219]

Beautiful finds

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Love your videos, ive found a few desert roses at my grandma's place in Oklahoma. It was exciting to say .

[@RusticSkills]

I am glad you are enjoying my videos! They really are fun to find. I am definitely going back for more!

[@marycompogno5665]

Enjoyed this one! It looks pretty there in the desert. And you found some lovely crystals and roses. 😊

[@RusticSkills]

Thank you! It was a perfect bluebird day, in the mid 60s. Couldn't ask for better rockhounding weather!

[@AZPaul48]

I see footprints, have you been there before? I grew up in Benson and use to hiking off Sybal Rd.

[@RusticSkills]

This is my first time there, but there seemed to be a lot of digging activity.

[@OneRockAtATime]

New to the channel, love the video. Very in depth!✌️

[@RusticSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it and welcome aboard!

[@German_Rock_Tumbler]

Hello there 👋iam new on your Channel. I realy like your Videos. Greetings to you 👋😎👍👍

[@RusticSkills]

Welcome and I am glad you are here! More awesome rockhounding adventure videos are coming up. How is rockhounding in Germany?

[@German_Rock_Tumbler]

@@RusticSkills Hey there 👋😎, Rock hounding in Germany is nice to! We have awesome Agates and Crystals. Not so big like in USA. But you can watch on my Channel. I cutting polishing and tumbling Rocks. I will do rockhound videos to. But iam new so it need some time. Thanks to you for your kinde Videos! Love your geology knowledge. Greetings to you 👋😇

[@Fishmonger35]

That looks like great fun! I’m signed up for the newsletter and subscribed 👍 Thanks for sharing. Your passion for Rockhounding shows! Yes, I Would love directions to that ares! 💚

[@RusticSkills]

Welcome aboard! I hope you like the newsletter, and yes this is my complete life passion I am obsessed with rocks! I am still working on the map, will be sending out in a few days.

[@smokeydog67]

Loving your videos, I’ve just come across your channel and I can’t get enough of. I’ve learned so much info in the past two days that my brain is swimming in rocks, minerals and maps. Thank you so much, this has put a new perspective on rock hounding for me!

[@RusticSkills]

Awesome! I am so glad you are enjoying my content! Been busy on the homestead here, but getting back in the saddle for new videos. Check out my newsletter on my website rusticskills.com if you are interested!

[@mickiofthemountains]

Where's that link for those boots?

[@RusticSkills]

Here is the link to their online store, but I am still waiting for them to send me the discount code! 😤kalkal-online.com/

[@mickiofthemountains]

@@RusticSkills thank you! A girl needs some good boots out here!

[@RusticSkills]

Tell me about it!

[@bettyford9336]

Is there a Starting group in AZ that anybody knows of ?

[@RusticSkills]

Like a beginner rockhounding group?

[@spearsinspines]

Black tailed jackrabbit skull 👍

[@RusticSkills]

Really?? Freaking awesome!

[@10thstjeep]

An FYI Totally illegal to have or take. Even feathers. If the bones are kept from an animal you hunted, you have the permit from getting drawn to hunt, otherwise totally not allowed ! Cactus included dead or alive! Crazy huh! Also, rocks and minerals have a certain weight allowance per location! Depending on State Trust land, BLM, or Park/Forest areas. Private land a diff. Ball game with it's own rules! Just thought I'd fill ya in a bit, so you consider before posting😅 you can call me Debbie Downer, but hopefully I got to you, before the law did! May need to do a bit of research on it, just to protect yourself ! Just a heads up! Ok 😮

[@spearsinspines]

@@10thstjeep I dont think a rabbit skull is illegal unless its an endangered rabbit, or special status. Raptor feathers are technically illegal, yes

[@RusticSkills]

Really? The jackrabbit? Is it for the actual species you are talking about? I have only heard of eagle and maybe hawk being illegal to collect. Sorry to say, but I think you may have your information wrong!

[@theodoreyoung7946]

I'm a rock hound, I'm 68, and recently retired, would love to visit there as my days are numbered. Bucket list.

[@RusticSkills]

Gotta make it happen! Its never too late to start

[@kirstengriffith7221]

Looks like a fox skull

[@RusticSkills]

It does! But I think it is a jackrabbit skull, due to the molars 🤔

[@dextersampson6450]

Saint David has been trying to close the area off! You're help isn't appreciated

[@RusticSkills]

First, this is public lands, I am allowed to enjoy them. Second, the people of Saint David should stand up for their public lands and not allow them to close off this area -or- Saint David should make this into an official digsite, which many local governments have done for their constituents. Third, I don't appreciate you scolding me on exercising my 2nd amendment rights of free speech, and exercising my right to use our public lands. I encourage people to get outdoors, be active, and enjoy access to our vast public land system. If we don't stand up to this kind of stuff, we won't have anything left. Merica! ❤️🤍💙

[@dextersampson6450]

@@RusticSkills 😂🤣😂 they are tied of all the people that's been swarming the are do to dimwits that share these places on social media. There are a ton of people that don't give 2 shits about taking care of our lands. A lot of them can't find their own ass with both hands but you're so willing to show them how! Social media is destructive!

[@RusticSkills]

Lol encouraging people to enjoy their public lands and the great outdoors does not make me destructive. You have it all backwards. Also, call me a dimwit when I finish filing my CLAIM on this place, and you won't be able to dig there without my permission. Then we will see who is laughing last!

[@joannb6254]

You rock girl. This is great therapy. We all need to get out into nature more and appreciate all of God's beautiful creations and grow closer to God through his awesome creations.

[@MarionJ67]

All these damnppl from out of state tearing up the land for "forging sacred plants " and fckg rocks@

[@RaymondMosier-cp6pn]

Love your passion. I will share any spots i have if you're ever interested 🤙

[@RusticSkills]

Cool! You can email me, I saw that you joined the newsletter, thanks for subscribing!

[@RaymondMosier-cp6pn]

@@RusticSkills always here to support real people 🤙