Digging Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals | Hardcore Mining! | Treasure Hunting!

On this episode we find out how tough it is to dig the famous Herkimer Diamonds of New York!
There are many ways to dig crystals, but at this location, we are using only hand tools, no machinery is allowed at this site. The Ace of Diamonds.
Thanks to "Buster" for letting us dig and show us the correct procedure for mining these beautiful crystals!
To Purchase crystals please visit this link stores.ebay.com/ultrarocks

[@garnetmuse]

So much fun!!! Blown away when you showed the reconstructed clusters! Thank you so much! Such an inspiration. I have lived Herkimer diamonds for years. I am so smiles. Biggest ones I have ever seen.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah these reconstructed clusters that Buster has are wild! Thanks for hanging out

[@NOVRIANJAGUARCHANNEL]

@@TheCrystalCollector cek my video citrine quart diamont cut.

[@green7449]

Pulling crystals out of the ground must feel so good. I remember finding some crappy sheets of quartz on a hillside once and thought it was the coolest thing ever.

[@carlosroche358]

Th@issobeufort

[@HarmonyOC]

I love crystals, diamonds and gemstones, I love watching people find stones, open them, clean them and show their beauty inside.

[@HarmonyOC]

@Doglover 2021 I didn't understand your question

[@brobaseball8gaming954]

Herkamer diamond mine is only 1 hour away from my house I found a 2 grand diamond and I will never forget when I found that diamond

[@brobaseball8gaming954]

Omg you liked it!!!

[@user-eh1ku3id7s]

Awesome 💚

[@pineapplebanana4520]

It’s 1 hour away from my house too

[@carpejkdiem]

@@ema8909 There is no mother gaia, thats programming by polytheist gnostic mother goddess worshipping Babylonian occultists who sacrifice innocent baby's yrly on their Holy days to the earth.. YHWH the CREATOR OF ALL THINGS MATERIAL AND NON MATERIAL CREATED the earth and its not a goddess or a mother its not alive granted it teams with life by the life bringer & CREATOR MOST HIGH GOD CREATED EVERYTHING YOU SEE and don't see in the parallel unseen realm. You worship the creation not the creator, see how that ill logic irrational thinking you were indoctrinated into thinking no original thought 🤔 in that dome. There's still time to WAAAAKE UUUUP seek a wise dome and common sense in the LIVING WORD you despise at this time.

[@habnat1266]

Would you recommend any Authentic Wholesalers or you are? 😊🙏🏻

[@CorvusCloudburst]

Your videos are incredibly informative and entertaining! I could watch them all day. I love watching the full process you go through to locate, mine, and clean specimens, and your explanations are very clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much for the great content! I look forward to the next one!

[@Minimeister317]

As a geology undergrad student, I love watching how huge some of these quartz crystals are. I have never in my life found any like this. Very nice.

[@talontalk4886]

My mom and I went to Herkimer approximately six years ago (I was 16). It was an amazing experience for both of us. Not including the crystals we got from the gift shop, our two days there gave us about 20 or so crystals of various sizes and weights. Not bad for 12 hours of digging! I know this video is older and I just saw this, but that's my story. We live in Vermont so the only notable mining sites we have are our marble/granite quarries.

[@tinastoddard5411]

Absolutely beautiful. I found your channel by accident and I'm so glad I did. Thanks for sharing.

[@earthinspiredgifts9441]

The clarity and number of crystals you are pulling out is amazing. Well done. So inspiring.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

🙌💎🙏🙏💜💜💜

[@ryanb6361]

I absolutely love these things but who else at 22:00 minutes was more interested to see the dog roll around having fun? Haha :-)

[@notyrmom5698]

Ha ha yeah! I had to rewind to have a look at the crystal! (PS: Thanks for the time stamp)

[@aleta5873]

Mr. Crystal Collector, this is the BEST crystal finding video I've ever seen ! Thank you.. I so enjoyed it. Luved that water bubble moving around wow!

[@XXXXHHHHHTTTTTHHHHHH]

thumbs up for that satisfying pop when the wedge finally gets it

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah it was awesome that we actually got that on film, I was so happy to see it

[@jonnelopez6298]

Your "whaaaat" is just as iconic as Owen Wilson saying "wow!"

[@augustinocadriel8895]

Lmao i was thinking he sounds just like him

[@toyahburns9067]

I’m on mega pain killers right now, and this is the best channel when you’re feeling a bit out of this planet 🤒🙃🥶🤤 it’s like you are all delivering crystal babies.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

@Jim Loftus NJ, does not have a complete ban on pain medications. Not does any state. All pain meds can only be 5-10 pills doses with one renewal for that one condition. GPS can not right scripts for certain pain medication. Surgerns can for certain surgeries and again they are limited to a certain amount of days. Only pain management specialists, chemo therapists, and cancer surgeons, and specific condition surgeries where you are hospitalized and under the supervision of the hospital, that can prescribe class 3 pain medication. They mentioned specialists are only dispensed through a national database specifically for that specialist. No handwritten scripts are to be given to the patient for this class of pain medication. In other words, the script is sent directly to the approved pharmacy and only thorough the national database. Your surgeon made the decision not to prescribe you class 3 medication, not a ban. If you were told that, then they were misinformed or it may be a practice-wide policy. There are many different practices that have adopted a policy not to prescribe all pain medications so they can avoid the immense hassle it is for those that do prescribe class 1 or 2 pain medications. It is highly regulated and requires certain certificates and a lot of paperwork for each script written. If you have a legitimate condition requiring a class 3 drug, then your GP can send you to a pain specialist. There you will be required to have had specific tests done and a copy of your file showing a history of said condition. The patient information is reviewed and only then you may be accepted. If you're accepted, you will be subjected to periodic urine tests to check for dosage in your system and the sign for street drugs. (I work in pain specialist practice)

[@spotlobac7694]

im in pain.

[@notyrmom5698]

@@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Might as well be banned. People that need 'em sure can't get 'em anymore. It's gone too far.

[@desertnaturemonuments3320]

⁦✌️⁩

[@killswitch6673]

Any withdraw after the fun? Lmao

[@michaelh411]

This was pretty awesome to see first hand how it's done. Thanks for making this video.

[@danyerdon8494]

I’ve been digging there for years. Great fun, great finds.

[@poptart9162]

Love the video man, those were some great finds! My father and I have been digging for these crystals for almost ten years now and it's really become a bonding experience for us. Hunting for these things gets addicting.

[@copper_fiber_studio]

Gosh I really would LOVE to go with you to one of these digs! It is absolutely amazing to see how the crystals forms and comes out of the earth. Thank you so much for the videos! I always appreciate it.

[@TheArcticTravels]

This guy could walk right onto the set of 'Friends' and you wouldn't think him out of place.

[@user-ye6zh9kg7n]

Herkimer's beauty and energy is insane 💜

[@TheCrystalCollector]

✨✨💎💎💎💎✨✨💎💎💜💜💜💜💜

[@-ineoi-166]

_i will watch this all day an no body can stop me._

[@camry451]

δμsκ & Dawn haha🤣

[@camry451]

Don’t stop me now Don’t stop me Cuz I’m having a good time *HaViNg A gOod TiMe*

[@pennywollett3953]

I'm going to ride my horse to the old town road

[@MsNetwizard]

😂😹

[@erikairola4464]

waaaaat?

[@anomie1040]

That air bubble in the liquid inclusion has to be the rarest of them all.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes, it’s pretty rare to have the air in the liquid, around 350 million year old stuff

[@paulasamuel8756]

@@TheCrystalCollector Do y'all sale these?

[@cindylou2418]

I'm learning so much from watching your videos, thanks so much for all your hard work! Sure hope to have this experience in my life time!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thank you for watching, be sure to check out the Crystal Collector on Facebook. We are having a public dig event in Missouri in a few weeks for a Crystal location! And there will be more events, be sure to check it out and join us!

[@CalPhotoGuy]

Take a shot every time he says "whaaaat".

[@kill-nine]

You want me hospitalized for alcohol poisoning?

[@dyarx9464]

If you're feeling bold, you can take a shot everytime he says "look at that".

[@Demyn]

They speak English in what?

[@carloscuchilla1179]

Thanks, got alcohol poisoning now xD

[@CalPhotoGuy]

@@carloscuchilla1179 Whaaaaaat?

[@squatchinwithbob7973]

I'm 2 hours away and always wanted to go to this mine..thanks for lighting a fire ..can't wait til spring

[@annadaugherty9622]

The "twinned" crystal looks so beautiful. Those small stones are amazing! Great video. I love they way you explain the process as you go along. Thank you for this vid. Can't wait to see more. New subscriber.

[@daylenhigman8680]

So this is how it's done. As a 16 year old this is pretty cool!

[@libbyluultra]

I would buy a shirt that says "Look at that.....whaaaaat" his excitement makes me so happy

[@DJERUPSHUN]

God's beautiful things, right there in the ground........can't deny that!!! great video guys....I'm a new subscriber and my wife and I were getting our backyard ground ready for spring garden planting and I was digging with my shovel and BAAM!! my shovel hit something hard and i just thought it was a normal rock but when we pulled this thing out of the ground, it was HUGE!!! it was a quartz crystal, it weighs probably about 15 to 20 pounds!!! it was huge.......about the size of a football.....my wife loves natural things like rocks and leaves and the animals and just every thing...she's very appreciative of all things God gives us......my wife and i were so ECSTATIC and all happy we found something like that, we are thankful and praised God over His beautiful things of the earth......i told my wife, I'm going to chip a little off and make her a ring....we don't buy diamonds, never have and never will because we believe ALL of God's gems are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! We will clean it off and have it tested to see what we got! Thanks for your vids - New subscriber

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Wow that’s an awesome story 👏 🙌🙏🙏🙏 Huge crystal you found!!!

[@DJERUPSHUN]

@@TheCrystalCollector thank you!🙏🏾 Crystal Collector! Also, do you know of anyone that makes jewelry out of these crystals? I heard you say in one of your videos that you make jewelery out of these things, if so, I would like to talk to you on it. Send me a reply back and let me know if you're interested. Thank you.

[@melodyholland9531]

Whaaatt! Love those pieces! This is now on my bucket list!!!!

[@neville3151]

Absolutely stunning specimens of quartz crystals.

[@tcb7864]

22:03 I am living for the fur baby rolling around in the background! 💕

[@Bramon83]

How cool is it that in the millions of years those sat there to be the first person to ever see it.

[@hotstar9000]

I love Mother Nature, every crystal is Beautiful ❤️💖❤️

[@dawngreen8809]

Awesome. We love watching these videos. You and your crew are amazing. Keep the videos coming!!

[@kylasuminguit5783]

I have really big interest in stones and it's just so beautiful to see em all fresh from the pocket😍

[@myriamputnam2796]

Once you see these different types of crystals, you fall in love with them ❤

[@Pozorrogo]

I cant get over how some of them are naturally "Rupee" shaped like in the legend of Zelda, facinating!

[@Minimeister317]

Crystals have a "preferred" shape which they follows because of their mineralogy. Same reason to how pyrite crystals form perfect cubes. That's the simplified reason.

[@margareteileenchaffee9753]

I loves going to this mine!My favorite mining tool was my tweezers!Tiny most perfect crystals I ever found!

[@merrynwatts]

Just amazing! The size and quantity of herkimer diamonds you found blew me away. I wish I was there, it looks so much fun!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes sometimes the pockets just get pretty wild! Makes up for the many many days of digging finding nothing, I don’t ever show that stuff, LOL, it’s just too boring, 😆

[@rpullman]

@@TheCrystalCollector Too true! Back breaking to work that table layer. There used to be boulders in the dump area that were 'easy' to split with a cold chisel, wedge, and 20lb sledge. Just pounding a few times with the hammer in the right place would induce a hairline crack. Took a few tries but once there was a crack, cold chisel would make it run and then the wedge did the rest. 10% of the time there'd be a vug exposed, with 1-5 perfect small crystals. Eventually break down the boulder to softball sized rocks and go home with 10-20 diamonds, 1/4"-2" range. I only did day trips to the Middleville mines so that worked for me. There were also mines in Fonda, 45 minutes east, which combined camping and digging. Good times with my daughters when they were young. In 1993 my daughter and I lucked into a pocket at Hickory Hill just removing dirt with a shovel. It was above the frost line so the larger ones were often fractured, but we pulled out hundreds of crystals up to 5"x7", and exhausted oversevles in 2 days so we let some others have the pocket and they took out a whole lot more. Camping was free at Hickory Hill and digging was $1.00 a day free for kids. I guess it is closed now. It was only open to the general public on the 3 holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day).

[@emersonculver2267]

no one: absolutely no one: The Crystal Collector: "WhAaAaAt"

[@givememychickennuggetsback1208]

What do u mean Emerson ? For WhAaAaAT!!???

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

*That "WhaAaAaT" is very Cringy*

[@poeticdisaster7500]

Whaaatttt?

[@Legna1826]

Whaaaaaaaat !!! You muted the video !!

[@desertnaturemonuments3320]

⁦✌️⁩

[@onetruth2014]

My favourite gem channel, Peace and love from Australia.

[@davidedgar2818]

I've dug there and this is some of the toughest material to break. I can't recall tougher material. Great video, thanks.

[@colleenlinke4208]

Your puppy Matrix is just PAWDORABLE!!!!!!!

[@AcidicChaosLP]

Awesome as always man! Awesome to see the more amazing specimens that come from ace of diamonds! Went there twice this year and will DEFINITELY be going back next year :)

[@ginar.4881]

My 7yo daughter and I LOVE watching your videos! They are so exciting (we love your WHATTTT???) but your demeanour is also so relaxing!! We live close to this area, and are going to plan a trip there this summer! It would be awesome if you wil be in this area this summer and we could watch the master irl!! Please let me know!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Hi, yes, I’ll be trying to do some public digs this fall or late summer. Send me a message they Facebook if you can;

[@m.n.d5949]

Absolutely adore them. Thank u for sharing ! Very lucky!

[@m-jartajo4298]

Wow i couldn't imagine how joy I am when i have some diamond like that... Its totally amazing

[@skaito]

Absolutely love these videos First time youtube recommendations were actually useful 😂

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Sweeeet! I’m glad the KZbin recommendations are working out for both of us🙌👏🙏

[@skaito]

The Crystal Collector Ik righttttt!!!! 🙏🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@andrifishing777]

Wow, Awesome!!! That so beautiful

[@anneyathomecraft5113]

Good job guys . Beautiful crystals stone I like it. Enjoyed watching your vlog . Thanks for sharing all beautiful crystals

[@justaguydoingdiy7975]

Just so addictive to watch beautiful stuff thanks. I have been finding quartz in my garden!

[@ClioMako]

It is my dreamto go crystal hunting one day, I have been collecting them since I was 12.

[@bohemianlibra]

Absolutely awesome!

[@melodief3848]

Thanks Buster...great guy to share!

[@maryleblanc8634]

That was soooo cool when it blew up it startled me....I jumped....lol...so cool I want to do this some day. Until that day.....ive enjoyed your video.....you are very knowledgeable a great teacher. Thanks Mary

[@cozetteweyers1757]

These are stunning!!!! OMW!!! What!

[@peaceharmony3803]

Thank you. Love your efforts. May 2019 brings you guys freedom, respect and joy😍

[@kahnfu-zhin8627]

Awesome demonstration of what it really takes to do a project at the Ace

[@empathlady6699]

Thank you for sharing these spectacular crystals 💎 I have a small Herkimer diamond from Arkansas. Herkimer Diamonds have been found in several other locations, including Arizona, Afghanistan, Norway, Ukraine, and China. I Lv your videos. 💕 😊 Working with the rocks & crystals as you do shows in your geniune calm energy 💖 bless you🙏

[@Toni-SSF415]

as all of us I believe when very young would collect all the pretty rocks. I someway always tried to see . Know. Origin Of Crystals gemstones. Don't know how but very happy found your channel

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Happy to have you hanging out! Thanks for the support 🙌

[@jasoncastrellon2633]

Every time he says “whaaaaat” I start dying of laughter

[@Angryllama517]

i somehow stumbled onto your video and im amazed at how awesome this is. hard work yes, but omg it looks so fun

[@369tayaholic5]

oh my gosh Herkimer is my fav crystal out there! So perfectly gorgeous!😍

[@sgtroberthill2319]

Bravo! 👏 Very impressive, Brian! Best video you've ever produced! I really loved the format of this episode. I wouldn't be surprised if you got your own show on Discovery or NatGeo someday! Amazing job! 💎🙌👍👐

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Rob Hill thanks so much! I’m taking more time with the filming and editing, hoping to make them better every time🙌

[@floria5618]

Wow so cool and so beauty this amazing stone 😍

[@JoJulian]

This is AMAZING to watch!!!! Thank you =) Hello from New Zealand

[@FossilHunter51]

Awesome hunt !! Been there in the 1980’s Found some cool Herkimer Crystals. Thanks for sharing.....Frank

[@Angel-yl1ck]

About 20 years ago, herkimer diamond crystals were inexpensive. I have a couple of really nice pieces, and my husband has a couple too. I love the way they grow. And I love that they are so clear and pretty. Not long after we bought ours, the prices skyrocketed. I'm glad we were able to get ours before they were "discovered." I have heard of the Herkimer diamond mine in new York. So glad to watch your video and see how they are found. Thanks so much.

[@naveensing2354]

Peace&Love 8402085093

[@djm.o.d.9376]

22:39 "after we glue them together" "YES, that is the definition of CLUSTER"

[@chadsimmons6347]

First you sniff the glue, then follow your vision, millions of years back in time, to know how the crystals formed together..it makes perfect sense!..Now buy them on eBay!!!

[@junesgems]

So relaxing I love watching your videos! 😀

[@lyricsearthstarsmusicalres8319]

wow so amazing cristal clear... thanks for sharing

[@patriciaroysdon9540]

Oh wow! This is my first out of pocket experience!

[@jccrafts6366]

One of my wishes in life is to search some of those with you sir. A dream that I've always wanted. Hmmmmm....... This so awesome...

[@Yteeh]

This is epic 🙃 I never get tired of watching it. Absolutely beautiful👌

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks for the support!

[@alexandergames6]

I’ve always loved rocks crystals and stuff like that and I used to have a rock collection when I was younger and I always loved the more white shiny rocks and now i really like crystals and stuff like that

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

I REALLY LEARNED ALOT FROM THIS .

[@Pocahontas-jh1cq]

Who ever the dude is with the goatee and long hair, you are GORGEOUS!

[@IrishAnnie]

That stone that had the bubble in the water……just wow!!!

[@13thBear]

I started collecting rocks and minerals years back. I found them mainly at gem and mineral shows. I found some Herkimer diamonds back them and bought a few small ones, but haven't seen any really nice specimens since then. I thought about going on hunting trips for rocks and minerals, but had a heart attack and now I cant do anything too strenuous. Still love my collection although Ive slowed down collecting in recent years and now corona virus has cancelled the gem and mineral shows in my area. Nice video you made and I enjoyed seeing where the Herkimers came from.

[@joybastet5247]

Could make a drinking game of his "whaaaaattttt?"

[@poeticdisaster7500]

Im glad i wasnt the only one thinkin that!

[@kavemustermann]

holy shit I understand his excitement but it's so annoying >_>

[@Minimeister317]

@@kavemustermann it's like he thinks its still the 90's.

[@pmmrfan9892]

I just bought a tiny Herkimer Diamond & it was expensive......now I know why! A lot of work 😮

[@jasperl9290]

They should be no more than 5 bucks each for a "small" one

[@zonester_exe9142]

Jasper L it’s not just that everything has to be perfect for this type of quartz

[@zonester_exe9142]

And are very rare and only exist in small areas

[@mariemontelementary8092]

Same

[@katiefincher2433]

Its not a lot of work. These people are digging at a tourist trap where they're not allowed to use any real equipment. The one you bought was probably produced by a company that digs with augurs and pneumatic hammers at least, if not full earth moving equipment.

[@lolaolsen-houle2411]

Been there several times digging. Loved it.

[@aundreapalmer8239]

Really awesome and educational video! Learned some cool things about this fascinating crystals! Thanks for sharing this wicked awesome video!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks so much for watching and support 💎🙌

[@MrAmethystguy]

That pocket had some great crystals. You guys rock!

[@MrAmethystguy]

Best video yet

[@mzcards4819]

MrAmethystguy Haha rock good pun

[@mariobalski7358]

Can anyone go to that mine or do you gotta find someone with a claim.

[@emmamartin872]

MrAmethystguy literally😂😂

[@debbiemitchell6055]

Mesmerizing!

[@timothyluckey6397]

Dude those are awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@lisabennethum2701]

The power in the crystals would be so historic! I would love to hold one directly out of the land so I could feel the vibrations first person! 🥰

[@sophiebbyg1744]

:0 i love enhydro crystals! i always mean to buy one somewhere!! amazing find:)

[@OakKnobFarm]

I found one once at Crystal Grove (a few miles from Ace of Diamonds). It was a bummer because over a year or so the water drained out / evaporated. it had a small leak somewhere :(

[@Tsarmanderi]

Lets be real, nobody of us searched for this

[@baaldiablo8459]

The brainwashing is real.

[@BloBlas123]

i was searching for crystal meth i don´t know how i got here...

[@nithqueen]

dude i even had to look up what these things were

[@helpmefortheloveofshrek6623]

I actually did...

[@huuhien6906]

whaaaaaaat

[@Sleeperdemon]

KZbin recommendations with another banger 👍

[@MrProphetMan]

AMAZING!! thanks for sharing, its mindtrucking to realize the fact that you are holding frozen time...

[@ihaven0thingnotevenaname881]

16:45 that "what" reminded me of pimento so much from Brooklyn 99 ahahahah

[@spaceinmyhead6698]

I've been digging for those a few times and found a good inch one once just laying on the ground after a rain. Really fun to do, and it's one of the only things you can dig for in NY

[@seanfagan4996]

You can dig for Gaints in n.y. just keep your find to yourself or it will disappear

[@markrouse2416]

unfortunately NY is number #1 in lawsuits, I cant imagine how much liability insurance would be for letting the public dig.

[@MostBever]

That was a really cool shot of the tension of the rock!

[@ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot]

Wow 🤩 much respect for you guys 👏🏽. My dad gave me crystals when I was young and now they are a big part of my life. Thank you 😊 for your hard work 😓.

[@juliocamacho3651]

love it..so fantastic guys ..more power to all of you .. "GOD BLESS "

[@NotCareBear]

Slow motion: Haaaa..... haaa..... haaaaaaaaaaa

[@justusfani6505]

30fps cam trying to Slomo things😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ender_slayer3]

you get a like for the Kokiri Forest theme in your little intro thing

[@OliviaBlakeArts]

I make jewelry and recently got into hunting my own gems. These vids are so fun and informative

[@dankings5326]

Whuuuuuuuuuttttt.... rock on you crazy Herkimer crystal wizards!