The Process of Finding Zeolites and Other Small Minerals // Rockhounding Oregon Girds Creek Zeolites

I learned a few things here. First being that I should never pass up a collecting opportunity simply because I think there's going to be something better elsewhere, and second, that I shouldn't wait around to process material because there could be some fantastic specimens just waiting there for me.
That aside, I'm delighted with this material and what I found in the rocks that I did collect, and we will surely be returning to this location in the future.
Location & GPS Information: currentlyrockhounding.com/gir...
Here is a link to the Digital Microscope I use amzn.to/3NPI4YD
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[@sandmaker]

Thanks for sharing the process. A bird in the hand.... See y'a next time. 😷⚒

[@largent45]

That was wonderful video, showing us, what your process is when you get material from a site. And that site has a lot of good material! I'm glad you got to stop there! And thank God for your optical microscope! And image stacking so you could show us in wonderful detail that miniscule zeolite! That was a really cool find! There are just so many crazy tiny zeolites, and I know you already have many of them! At least the ones that can be found in the PNW. The world zeolites just boggles the mind! Thanks Jared for sharing your wonderful new find and another rare zeolite added to the collection! ❤🎉😮

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@jneoutdoors4756]

I'm a newer subscriber to your channel. I have watched a number of your videos now. I just wanna say that I appreciate the information and the passion that you have. I really enjoy your videos and wanna thank you for sharing.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the video.

[@utahrockhoundingcouple]

I definitely learned a few things! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 👏

[@sonyaalgosaibi5840]

Loved watching

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you.

[@mpaulk2023]

I've never been a fan of intense heat, so I believe you when you say that you didn't really want to do too much at that location. I'm glad you at least got some specimens to work on further though...it's more than I would've done, that's for sure!!! Lol

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It would like standing in front of a wood stove out there.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Fascinating! I learn so much from your videos. As always, thank you for producing such excellent and educational content. You are a true “gem!”

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for being here and being supportive of the project.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for being here and being supportive of the project.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for being here and being supportive of the project.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for being here and being supportive of the project.

[@patriciamckean4186]

So nice...without ways to see those super small zeolites. Would be impossible to identify. Thank you. I have minerals I've collected that warrant deeper inspection.

[@kennethsastad9630]

That's awsome👍

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@LouinVB]

With my eyesight I would miss such tiny structures.

[@DanFarrar]

Great job with the focus stacking. The depth of field must be crazy shallow lol

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's extremely small.

[@slimerhfx]

you really gotta visit nova scotia if you want zeolites! i find larger vugs than that!i absolutely love searching for them

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Maybe someday!

[@jennybetzful]

This video is great! Thanks for sharing! Any tips on creating labels for minerals? Did you just make templates yourself or did you find examples somewhere? I've been stuck in analysis paralysis trying to decide how to label my specimens.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I make mine in a Word document and laser print them on card stock. I go with name, location, provenance, collection name and number to match a spreadsheet.

[@Bones_and_Stones]

Yep. Or when you hit a new location, the material is abundant, so you decide to take only a few bits and come back... And when you do, there is not a sniff of anything worth collecting... or there land is now private... or the section of the coast has collapsed 😆

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Ha! I hope that doesn't happen here.

[@markattardo]

Live and learn and make the best with what you have. You accomplished all that and produced a video that works. Your lifting platform looks hugely beneficial. BTW, what stacking software are you using?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

The software is called Zerene Stacker.

[@markattardo]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding Cool thanks!

[@2HighNoon]

Just a random curious question. Have you ever grown a beard? 🤔

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

That is a random question. Why would I want to hide my beautiful face?

[@Mike-br8vb]

😂

[@2HighNoon]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding to funny 😂 just wondering if God made you unable to grow one or if you keep it baby face by choice. 🙃❤️ Good morning my friend.

[@Mike-br8vb]

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[@Mike-br8vb]

This link will explain it all!