Once in a Lifetime Discovery in Arkansas!

[@madiB3881]

The crystal pull reveal at 24:00 is a dream!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yea it’s a wild find!!! 💎💜💎💎

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks y’all so much getting ready for videos every week!!! Whaaaaat!!

[@missypolk71]

How exciting! Can't wait!!🙌

[@desckUgah000]

will it still be open to digging in july this year??

[@desckUgah000]

I commented on the turqoise video..im planning on coming to Arkansas to dig in june or july.

[@bradleyfouts272]

@@desckUgah000nope! The lease is up on this property the end of February. Then they are building here. Surely we will be digging somewhere else though!

[@jonlennon3348]

Do you get to keep what you find or does the owner decide what you get in these situations.

[@RippingEyesOutPluto]

Nice! I love when you come out with vids, such a joy to watch you, your buds, and Matrix adventure across America!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love the way you make young ones proud of their finds. You are a sweetheart.

[@nickfranklin1867]

Some of the best crystals I've ever seen!

[@madiB3881]

It’s almost comical how huge this crystal is. Insane location. Love it

[@katherinepoulson3457]

I am itching to dig! Hello from Maine!💎🤩👏💖

[@jimstark1810]

What a crazy sight. Something I may never see. I dream about it though. I have been lucky enough to find a massive 4-5 lb Lake Superior agate. It's a little bigger than a soft ball. That is my once in a life time. Always love watching the places you go and things you find. Your all like kids in a candy store.

[@almaserdarevic1955]

I like watching your videos. You're great finding crystal.

[@joedadbod8450]

Excellent finds, everyone! It was great trying to spot so many friends either being featured, or in the backgrounds of the edits. The crystals were AWESOME! Such a neat and unique location and finds!! I'm picking up my daughter from her college next weekend, otherwise I would be down there joining y'all on the 8th for one last dig.

[@deb_DC]

Nice work Bailey in the editing!!!!! The new content is just great as far as education on how crystals are formed. Well done guys!!

[@sk8eranna]

Thanks for the geological explanation at the beginning of the video. Great finds!

[@cptnkaos5994]

amazing finds WWWWHHHHAAAATTTT

[@TheKimworldwide]

Amazing finds like always! Give little adorable Matrix my love 🙏♥️ stay safe always!

[@wandaminicka-wojturska1128]

Welcome back. Greetings from Poland.

[@Ydas-MN]

Hi, Brian. Whaaaaat 👍👍👍

[@rebeccawhite7448]

How come they are closing down this section when the crystals seems to be so prolific and amazing?😊

[@bluehippo5]

That’s my question also!

[@OH.A.M.]

Seems like Matrix is the guardian of the Crystal forest you’re on. Whaaaat!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes, he does like to guard things and sit up top and be a lookout 😆 🐶

[@debvit2353]

I love piece #1 with Brookite

[@jeanneamato8278]

It would be great if you wrote a book on how you got started. I’ll be the first to buy. 🥰

[@Tsip89]

Fantastic!!!

[@Skyriad]

It's a very unusual shape for brookites... I have always seen them form thin plates, not thick bi-pyramids like that. Are you sure it's not anatase instead ? Same chemical composition, but the shape is exactly like the ones you found. It's rarer that brookite and the only difference is that it crystalises at higher temperatures. I have found both minerals in the alps in nice quantities so that's why I have some doubts.

[@frenchcrystalhunter]

Amazing discovery

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

The cluster you pulled out at 13:01 will make a beautiful display piece. And of course $$ cha-ching! $$.

Top my friends

[@danielkarczewski2467]

SWEET finds, so why is it going to be shut down ?

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Wow those are some awesome crystals ❤

[@jamesblake7338]

That’s just insane! ❤

[@deb_DC]

Piece #1 is awesome-est lol!

[@jansubocz3145]

Super,Super

[@HamzaFTW-pb1xl]

Gotta love the long hair !

[@summerrainsong7506]

❤❤❤

[@moon1111rises]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lucianocasagrande7449]

Gosto muito dos seus vídeos esse cachorrinho é a coisa mais linda do mundo e as pedras são muito bonita

[@candui-7]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!!! Brookite yall. I love rocks.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I can't make the Feb. 8th dig, but I look forward to a Spring dig. Thank you Brian for all of the information you pass along. It's always so informative!. When was this dig filmed? You are in a T-shirt!

[@waheedpix]

Hi! How do I find out about the dig on Feb. 8th? Thanks!

[@doreenflannery8270]

Welcome back. Missed your videos. How can I join your trips?

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I have a Facebook page that I post most of my events, we are doing this location one last time next Saturday. I also do more private smaller digs with my clubhouse group, which is the membership program here on KZbin.

[@sbboi2099]

13:22 cutest little dog

[@LisaEggleston-kd6ur]

Nice to see a video from you.

[@angelaguthrie5681]

I love rock hounding

[@judesdominoes]

Watcher of "January 31, 2025" here! Awesome video! KZbin's Gem and Mineral feed wouldn't exist without you!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

It means so much to have you watching, Thanks for the kind words!

[@bigjm3143]

Why is it closing ?

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Avant money had a year lease and it is running out towards the end of the month, what would you be doing one more public event here on 8 February which is next Saturday. You could find more info out on the Facebook page.

[@imari2305]

Bryan how come the mine won't be around anymore? I'm behind watching your videos as my health has not been so good and just started watching again trying to catch up.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Avant Mining had a year lease only location, and it runs out in a month, we are doing one more dig next Saturday for the public and that will be it. It is a really small deposit so it is about finished.

[@imari2305]

@@TheCrystalCollector Aww that's so sad for Avant Mining. They have been so much apart of your digs there. I wish I could join you all. Physically I can't but I'll be there in spirit.

[@sandyv4770]

I learn so much watching your channel. Appreciate you!😊

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I appreciate you watching! 🙏💜💎

[@activedogzz100]

Wow

[@richardpastor8839]

I chose #1 I think it is a better looking piece

[@Daruma_Studio]

Hey @TheCrystalCollector was this done by the new editor? It is really enjoyable to watch! Love the hard-work and gritty cowboy feel.

[@cx7sleven369]

Nice!

[@도라에몽-m4m]

😊👍

[@davidmcnelley8672]

Didn’t know there was an event happening and despite already planning a trip down in that area (Mt Ida) at the end of this month I’m gonna take a quick weekend trip just for this.

[@Bobsbedazzlingrocks]

you win

[@sharronmcdonald3908]

Love watching your videos, we dont find this in Australia. Too old and crippled up to come over there and dig😢

[@russelllary4023]

What would a crystal that size be worth

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I’m really not sure, I know at least 10 K, just because it’s one of the largest, if not the largest and its condition to be found in Arkansas that smoky

[@attilarivera]

😱

[@natebyars2439]

😍🤩👍👍🥳🥳🥳

[@thacorruptor4472]

As someone just learning about this cool stuff, and trying to teach my daughter, how do you find these ? and is there any like this ever in Ontario Canada? I have so many questions about this stuff

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Every location around the world has a different type of minerals and crystals available. I’ve done a few videos in Canada, you may want to check them out, there’s a lot of places to go dig for Crystals there!

[@thacorruptor4472]

@@TheCrystalCollector Ive watched the videos in Canada already, kinda binged most of them one day lol. How do you find out about them before hand to go? How much do they cost? I know a few places here in Ontario from your previous vids but even in the US close to the border would be worth a drive. Just have to find out how to know about these cool events with enough notice

[@lundysden6781]

@@thacorruptor4472 hi there, geologist from NY here. To be honest it may be better to buy a few Roadside Geology books and mineral collecting books and simply go exploring with your daughter! She would love it. You may not find giant crystals but even a few small ones would be awesome. There are great sites in northern NY and Herkimer diamond mines around Herkimer NY. Maine also has a ton of great sites.

[@CricketsBay]

I Google phrases like "public dig crystals Arkansas" and "public dig Trilobites Wyoming/Utah" to find pay-to-dig sites in the U.S. Also, local, county, and state rockhounding groups are great resources.

[@lundysden6781]

@ most sites are not public dig sites. You need to find the location and knock on a door and ask permission. Usually they say yes to looking around.

[@pamelapilling6996]

#1 Is my choice. Too bad they are closing Magnet Cove. That is so sad.

[@joshbenoit2859]

That quartz is bigger than matrix.

[@Debbie4729]

The biggest grief is that it is getting closed!Can you share with us why this is so?

[@renaissanceman8424]

Was this part of an open public dig or a pocket dig? 🤔

[@CricketsBay]

It was a public dig. The last 1 is Saturday, February 8, 2025.

[@markkilley2683]

Noice.

[@binayveersandhu1688]

5:55 you know what else is massive

[@Plunderpigge15]

#1

[@weetbred]

Massive?

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes, one of the largest Smokies ever found on record out of Arkansas, you can see it being pulled in this very video!

[@weetbred]

@ i know theyre huge

[@patrickkillilea5225]

Sickness!

[@chronicanimosity1139]

Why are the best locations always private. 😪

[@frankmacleod2565]

Get to the point!! haha

[@daltonbrown370]

say the value of what you get. not just a couple others pieces.

[@dbhead2]

What does it really matter? Just enjoy the beautiful pieces for what they are.

[@msabccbscnnoanfoxnews]

Those giant ones bigger than footballs will go for thousands maybe 5 to 10,000 some of those pieces

[@profsulaimanahmed4246]

Those crystals are useless in our country.becouse we were nomads.

[@Dontworryaboutit45]

I’m getting a KZbin ad every minute. What’s going on?

[@mprkg]

Absolutely insane earth makes these tresures!

[@kevgraham2986]

Awesome!!!

[@CK800-f9m]

Hey Mr. Collector, just wanted to ask, can you still pawn a crystal even if it were repaired? 🪨⛏️💎

[@DonnaAllen-s9r]

❤❤❤❤❤