Explore the Royal Peacock Opal Mine / OPEN TO PUBLIC!!

[@DiscoveringMinerals]

That long piece you found towards the end was my favorite. The fact you could still see the pine bark..it looked like a regular pine log!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

I actually have that piece in my camper. Still, it has a bit of Opal on it. I was going to clean it up for the video more, but just never got around to doing it, I never have time for much of these days. 😂

[@nathangandara9607]

​@TheCrystalCollector that was a perfect limb would be nice to see. If you can please share in a short or something, have a good day

[@DiscoveringMinerals]

@@TheCrystalCollector no way!!! I wish I knew I would have asked you to show it to me when I was up with youuuu

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

I thought it looked like an old paling, that spent a hard life, out in the weather.

[@rysrys5213]

Great 😊

[@maeve4686]

Nothing better than enjoying your finds at the end of the day....

[@zachadsitt3087]

So many years of my childhood spent there with friends and family. Hiking, exploring, fishing, opal hunting. At the end of the day relax in Dufferena ponds hot spring.

[@sharonbowers9929]

❤❤❤

[@amyeberhardt7906]

If you're looking for some big, and by that, I mean HUGE, pieces of Obsidian, get your butt up to Glass Butte in Southeastern Oregon. We're talking about specimens as big as a basketball! Sure, there's a ton of small stuff, too, but there are also pieces that will knock your socks off. I recommend going in mid to late spring before the rattlers start coming out of their hibernation dens. The best time of day would be around high noon when the sun reflects the most off of newly exposed edges. Sunrise can also be a productive time to go hunting, but relax and take your time. Springtime in the inter-mountain west can be mighty cold in the morning. If I remember correctly, digging at the top of the butte is prohibited as it is sacred to the Native Americans of that area. Always show respect for the traditions and culture of others. Do that, and you will always be welcome to return again and again. It has been more than 30 years since I collected from Glass Butte. Much may have changed during the intervening decades. It's a fairly remote location, and, as such, I would highly recommend contacting the appropriate authority about the accessibility status of the site. Happy Digging, y'all!! .

[@sallya.2412]

I love opals! It's my birthstone. Such beautiful colors in opals. Incredible to see in petrified wood. Nice!

[@PericoLoco3]

That’s called “opalized” wood. 👍

[@angelataft1550]

I has at this opal mine 2 years ago with my daughter and grandkids. We all found some opals and had an awesome time there loved it ❤

[@WhuDhat]

man some of those pieces of wood with opal slivers running through it would make for some super cool knife handle scales

[@stevenburton1717]

Opal is too soft and brittle it would only be a show piece not really functional

[@tandgsdesignstimothyhyde2008]

Epoxy the handle over it

[@sparky_-wr7yh]

Opal is so fun to dig for! My family and I usually go dig at Rainbow Ridge, it's real close to the royal peacock, and we come out with some awesome stuff from rainbow ridge. They are a bit more expensive, but I'd totally recommend going there. You can either pay to dig the tailings or you can get a large loader scoop and have the day to go through it.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, I wanted to do one of the thousand dollar scoops, but they were not letting me Film or do a KZbin video there..

[@bronzyrubano5098]

A $1000 for a front loader scoop??? Wow me and my girl started watchin tyr channel and we're really gettin into it. We're from Ct and theres a bunch of places to go around us. Im just wondering, do u think it would be worth a $1000? R u going to get a return on yur money?

[@sparky_-wr7yh]

@@TheCrystalCollector dang that's too bad, hopefully one day!

[@silvergirl7810]

@@TheCrystalCollectoruhhh, why not?! That’s super stupid of them- it’s pure publicity for them- especially from THE most famous rock collector/digger on KZbin! I’m so offended that they wouldn’t let my favorite guy and pup do their thing! 😤(I live in Vegas to this is personal- it’s my damn state!)

[@mooonie6634]

I think it's part of their security arrangement. @@silvergirl7810

[@CountZakula]

Been a fan since I started gem hunting 5 years ago, quick question and an idea: -You should TOTALLY go to highway 1 Big Surr area for Jasper and football sized bubble citrine, and a quarter mile away from those rivers in the redwoods, JADE COVE, big sur jade is an ocean deposite of blue green black jade that washes up in a cove where the fog is green from the serpentine reflection! -Have you ever come across Ajoite? I really want to do another few week long tour through AZ/NV/CA as I do and its top of my list Keep on hounding dude!

[@rexfreshwater5634]

I would love to make money selling gems.Where should I go to test for diamonds and sell the rough stones?

[@OH.A.M.]

We’ve missed you and Matrix. Glad to see both of you guys again.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks 🙏

[@robertjones6242]

He's not very knowledgeable tho...I live about 2 hrs away and spend alot of time there...the obsidian is a tiny piece...you can find bowling ball size obsidian out there....and the best opal you wanna see face coloring not looking thru it...

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: AMEN!!!

[@BrendaShamblin]

Opal in the wood is gorgeous! I’ve not seen this before!

[@sallyannchappell5671]

I have been to Lightning Ridge NSW Australia and found black opal while noodling the old piles of waste dirt from the mines they put down for tourists. Small but beautiful flashes of reds throughout. I found lots of blue and green as well. Opal is my favourite gem and black opal is Australia s national gem.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, Australia is where it’s at! I would love to go there for Opal!!!!!

[@DARKNIGHTFELIX]

You really shouldn't be holding that Gypsum fur for lack of better word if you look it up they actually become small spores and hook to your lungs if you breed them in and can make you deathly sick. Check it out if you don't believe me just giving you a heads-up and anyone else that goes up there some minerals even though they're very nice and cool to have you have to be careful when handling or breathing them just like opal it's very beautiful and a gym but it can give you silicosis if you breathe the dust when cutting. Just a heads up.😊

[@alexpumpkin4551]

You're a gym 😂

[@AngelsDontFall]

Correct. I use a wet saw to cut and if and when I cut dry, I use a respirator. I’ve already got mesothelioma and silicosis on top of Severe Asthma since birth. I also do welding and swimming pools, and custom cars and trucks. PPE is a MUST !

[@demosmash]

Asbestos

[@sletner4892]

I've crawled down in the giant sloth cave just behind lakemead.. it was full of gypsum. There was a mining company just past the cave. I was 300ft down in a space just big enough to crawl in. It was an amazing experience. I was breathing in all kinds of dust. Came out just fine. Mabe I'm just stupid lucky. Idk.

[@koreyhayden1368]

Oh geeze he's outdoors handling a small pile of natural gypsum. He's absolutely perfectly fine.

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Oh, that looks satisfying! You and Matrix are lucy, lucky dogs! Such cool specimens! So much fire! Yee doggies!!!!

[@kellyharper367]

I meant Lucky, Lucky! Not Lucy!

[@KatiTheButcher]

Always wanted to go to the peacock mine since I heard of it several years ago. What a treat!

[@davidbintliff2852]

Rainbow ridge is more worth the money, everyone else out there salts their piles

[@ericahyland1624]

That piece of wood they cut down the middle with the striations, it's giving off some major Asgardian Bifrost Rainbow Bridge Vibes to me

[@elbertmoore7876]

Wow some nice peace’s in there shop. Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, they’re shop was absolutely amazing! I was going to talk about some of the values, but decided to keep it on the down low, those things are worth a crazy amount!!

[@lynetteallen8973]

When I lived in Southern Cali I found a chunk of obsidian larger than a bowling ball it was awesome.

[@MsOSheDidIt]

OMG that is so awesome! How have I never heard of this before? Opals are so amazing and I would love to find some. Let's go!

[@thecrystalhunters]

So Amazing, our daughters middle name is Opal we love them so much!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

That’s an awesome name!!

[@thecrystalhunters]

@@TheCrystalCollector 👊

[@denisthemineralist4033]

DEFINITELY keep all the wood you find out there, even if it looks like it doesn't have the opal with the fire. I've collected many pieces from there that I've taken home just because the limb casts looked nice for display, but when I wet them in the sunlight, I see little stringers of precious opal running through them. Sometimes the opal is sneaky!

[@maeve4686]

Went to the Royal Rainbow Mine. Hard Rock opal mining...small but beautiful opals in lava like material. Amazing....Gerlach NV... Hope you went to the volcano out 9f Lovelock...fun, fun, fun !!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Oh wow, I’ve never heard of that volcano, is that for Opal’s? I’d love to know a bit more info for sure, thanks for sharing.!

[@ResortDog]

BLM voided the claims and now the hole is on BLM land to rockhound & yes rare bubbles in solid basalt@@TheCrystalCollector

[@farnsmark]

We pick up opalized seashells in an area of idaho desert! However they are stable and don’t have to be kept in water jars. Also love the Opal from spencer Idaho

[@scottholliday9308]

Love Opal, great video my friend. 👍

[@BrianD-bx8vb]

Very cool! I love your content with the “open to the public locations” . I first fell in love with minerals working in the “Elmwood mine” of Smith County TN.

[@timjones5905]

That’s awesome. I love opal. Some of the opals in their shop could rival Australian black opal. Very cool

[@scottcannon5341]

Chances of you finding something that is worth as much as you paid, are absolutely slim to none. Not to mention it has to be hydrated as the opal has no lapidary value in most senses of the word. That being said, I still feel its worth it just for the experience and the landscape adventure. Im happy i did it. But, don't expect to strike it rich. It sure looks pretty in water though. the people are kind and the landscape is phenomenal. I recommend it without any expectation. If you can afford the rockhound trip just for the experience, it truly is worth it. Much to explore throughout the area.

[@Doxymeister]

@20:09, just to the left of the red arrow and below it, there's a tiny little lizard racing up the side of the embankment, right next to where you're digging. Go, little guy, go! See him best by slowing down the playback speed to .24 speed. Love opals, and love little critters too!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Wow I see it now, fast little lizard!! 😮 😆 that’s awesome!

[@tehsohong]

YESSSSSSSS ANOTHER UPLOAD also, 5:46 be careful around gypsum cause its a furry firbrous material which is microscopic. Basically, if you breathe it in accidentally, your risks of getting lung cancer gets higher so if you don't have a mask, just breathe slowly and don't get it too close to your face.

[@juddwillard]

Check with ultra violet light they should be fluorescent. Especially the common opal and limb cast. It's worth a look.

[@TracyBarnes-xg4zs]

I'm a jewelry maker so I love watching videos like yours. I would be in heaven if I could hunt for gems. I have a bucket list I am fulfilling and if I could I'd love to do some hunting myself. AMAZING FINDS!!!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

If you get a chance go for sure!! 💎🙌

[@niftyjim8255]

wow great video. i’m an opal miner from australia and this video is just more evidence that opal is not millions of years old like they say!

[@annakeye]

The play of colour in the shop pieces you showed and then at 6:27 it's difficult to overlook how similar to Ethiopian opal Royal Peacock Mine's stuff actually is. It has that prismatic quality that, as much as I like some Aussie opal, appears a lot more holographic. Is there anything as beautiful as opal?

[@annakeye]

​@clownworld1967 It's about personal taste and yours is just another opinion to add to my own. My Ethiopian opal is not in water.

[@davidbintliff2852]

@@annakeye I deal in high end minerals in Arizona, I have a gallery. He is being genuine when he says Australia has the highest grade of opal on Earth. Ethiopia's opal is extravagant as well, especially their black opal. However, he is simply stating the highest gem grade opal you can purchase is Australian and that's a fact.

[@annakeye]

@@davidbintliff2852 Alright mate, keep your hair on. I don't know why either of you are trying to start an argument with me. I clearly said, "opinion" in my second comment and I'm not denying anything about the quality of Aussie opal. Calm down.

[@davidbintliff2852]

@@annakeye my friend, there was nothing in what I wrote that could be construed as aggressive? I think you've misjudged the tone and purpose of my message. I'm simply confirming what he said to you as truth. If you go to buy the most expensive opal you can find it will be Australian my friend. It's not opinion. Not derogatory so no need to be offended. It's simply a statement from one man to another.

[@HollerHomestead]

​@clownworld1967people totally store their opal in water over there it showcases the play of color better to the buyer been buying lightning ridge and CP opal for a few years now not gonna name drop but I've dealt with big suppliers over there the majority show them in water raw

[@sunsetseeker2243]

you found some really good opals, I've always wanted to go there. Thanks for sharing.😸

[@tinastoddard5411]

Congratulations. Those are some cool pieces. I love the dark pieces.

[@KimParkerAdcock]

I'd keep all the wood too, what a privilege to have something like that in your collection they're beautiful.

[@AlexKirk1234]

Never seen opal mining but hearing your excitement in your voice got me excited to see what it was, and being able to see all the different kinds of gems and other raw earth materials was a good watch.

[@qbnfrank1872]

Sweet! You guys got all that in one day! Successful trip! Thank you

[@dougney3026]

Hello from Virginia my friend 🇺🇸 Matrix said, let's get her done ✔️ So Kool you have the electric eye . Or crazy luck

[@QuestionsStuff]

Being Australian Im biased that opal is the most beautiful stone on earth :)

[@robertjones6242]

Actually you can find opal that rivals Australian opal right here in nevada....tho Australian opal seems to be more stable and there is a better market for it

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

I agree and I just live in Oregon 😂

[@Steveanders0n]

I've been out there once and it is virtually out in middle of no where. It's 128 miles north west from Winnemucca, Nv. off High way 140. Good digging.

[@Gemzstone1]

That second piece of wood was outstanding! It reminded me of dragon hide, or what I imagine it would look like.

[@StephenRada-q6g]

I was raised being a gemhead. Opal has always been my favorite. I've got some gorgeous fire agates & had 1 pc set into a ring ... happy hunting 😊

[@dominiqueskrzypek5573]

Heureuse de vous retrouver pour de nouvelles trouvailles qui me font rêver 🤗 calin a Matrix !

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks 🙏

[@TheSilmarillian]

Hello from Lightning Ridge Australia ,the home of the black opal . We mine red and color on black some of the most expensive per carat opal in the world. I think that white stuff was asbestos and not gypsum, fairly safe though as it was white not blue asbestos, in having said that no asbestos is good.

[@andreamichellelopez5600]

I had ta hold my lid on when I saw your neighbors great find and I hope you have a genius way to keep ur pup cool out there. I once traveled with a frozen Turkey to keep my Boy cool lol nice video I learned a lot Thank You😎

[@-108-]

Great video, but I'm not gonna lie: It was really frustrating to watch you ruin opal after opal by breaking them off, piece by piece, instead of digging them out whole. What a waste. I couldn't watch any more after 15:45 as it was just to frustrating to watch you destroy valuable stones. Unbelievable.

[@prinz10ga]

You know what .?????first off, I suspect, he was never given any really important instructions. So lighten up a little. Second, he paid his $$$$$ to dig there. So be it.

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Fun! Thanks for taking us along.✨

[@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople]

Wishing You many more great finds.👍

[@Mycol411]

I have always wanted to go there I will soon I’ll try for it next year

[@ziondescarso1059]

Amazing adventure I love it❤ I wish I could join your exploration Its greatful to witness your own eyes your discovery down there❤❤

[@bellashealingartistry8934]

It must have been a great year to go to that mine because we have gone there a few times and dug off the wall, and we didn't have those kinds of finds! However, we did ok off of the tailings.

[@SHGemstone]

Very interesting Opals, fantastic pieces ❤

[@dustinfindsrocks]

My friend Jeff went out there a few months ago. He didn’t find much but the people next to him found a whole log! 😂 definitely makes me wanna go look myself!

[@earthmama8384]

When you take your pup to a dig in the desert (or anywhere else during hot weather), please place your fur baby under a golf umbrella. Shade is absolutely essential in preventing heat exhaustion/stroke, along with plenty of cool water. Thanks for considering my request. Happy digging!!!

[@brahim6473]

from time to time show us your beautiful dog He is really cute and helps you a lot

[@terrafirma5327]

Interesting that you can claim petrified wood in Nevada. Also, I think that was tremolite (asbestos) not gypsum. It looked flexible which tremolite and actinolite are. Small gypsum crystals are somewhat flexible. Either way its asbestiform so be careful! Also, dude, I still got some new locations to take you to in Utah!

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, that was my first thought too but I had ask the guys there and it’s just a really dried up form of gypsum, it did form out the same way as Jeff Sunbelt, who knows. I should’ve kept some and got it analyzed.

[@terrafirma5327]

@@TheCrystalCollector I defer to his judgment! I was not there to properly examine it :)

[@Matt-kt9nm]

In Nevada, erionite is what to look out for.

[@terrafirma5327]

@@Matt-kt9nm Oh snap, you are right. Lot of zeolite minerals out there.

[@9greatdanes981]

Yep

[@gary-k9j]

Brother Brian, I am a huge fan, and a big miner myself. I have a quartz lode claim in Nevada City California where large clear clusters and points are coming out. I invite you to come dig

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Thanks so much for the support! I would love to come out and visit. I will be out that way next spring! Could you possibly message me on Facebook? If you have a page there, Bryan Major would be the best page on my personal, but if you can’t find it through the crystal collector. I get lots of messages on the crystal collector, so sometimes it gets pushed down.

[@andymicka9065]

I've spent a lot of time there. Its an amazing place.

[@prawiraharja79]

I'm from indonesiaaa...n I loveee that opal🥰🥰🥰 nice video god blees u sirr

[@Intuittogo]

Good grief, you are so lucky to be able to search for those you are giving me rock hound fever!!!

[@dizzynesbitt]

hahaahaah poor guy with the obsidian just wanted to be included xD

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

I like that orange, it reminds me of the carnelian that I find in the Cumberland mountains in East Tennessee

[@RufotrisRootedRockhound]

Sweet man! I keep just missing you places lol. I went to topaz mountain yesterday and was at MVMM the week before you last went haha. I need to come give this place a try now. 🤘

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Oh wow that’s wild! Yeah, I bounce around all over the place pretty quickly sometimes. Right now I’m still in New York for another week but who knows, 😂

[@briankerr4512]

opal is my favorite color ... Nice to see there are opals in other places than Australia

[@dejablueguitar]

15-16 million - Fossilization happens much faster that we have been TOLD it does! GREAT VIDEO MAN!! That's why I added ya! ALWAYS havin a GREAT TIME!! Keep on Pickin up those rocks!!

[@karihart2980]

Beautiful finds y'all❤

[@silviareed5206]

That is crazy! I would love to even just get those old pieces of wood! How crazy they're so intact after so long!

[@gabrielroure5517]

Man wish I could have one of those opals they look amazing great job!

[@davidbintliff2852]

Go to Nevada's Virgin Valley and camp for a weekend and find some. It's a peaceful time. Put it on a to do list

[@davidbintliff2852]

Go to rainbow ridge

[@countryfan267]

Really enjoyed the video!! Thanks!!

[@JustAverageJeff]

I just secured 40 acres not too far away will definitely have to check it out!

[@candicevee1]

We went to the Peacock mine and dug for opals. Nothing was found that day. By anyone. Even if you do find a piece, the opals are so fragile that they are worthless. You cannot use them in jewelry. They have to be stored in water. Huge waste of time and money.

[@nivshporer996]

good to have you back ❤😂

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yeah, I never went that long without making a video, I think I just needed a mental break on the editing, I appreciate your support! 💎🙏💜🤙

[@jerrycallender9352]

I've wanted to visit Royal Peacock for years!

[@chrisrasmussen4612]

Idaho on the way to Spencer mine, we found on the side of the road obsidian rocks we needed both hands to collect, years ago so not sure if its still there, but maybe worth it if you're in the area.

[@Ci-D3]

Opal is my birth stone. Best episode.

[@Transparencies-EST.1787]

Looks like the universe❤1:43

[@bethlunsford2060]

Saw your camper today in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Had to check it out! Definitely worth it!

[@steveblankenship5474]

I went there 30 years ago (too long ago) and watching this makes me want to go there this year.

[@OliverTheAngler]

I wanna go there so bad!

[@rickring1396]

I would rather enjoy the Honey Pepper Pimento, as advertised!

[@jeanneamato8278]

You are the best of them all.

[@LorettaHofman-m4e]

This video was a true gem!

[@cherylcobern4483]

🤩🤩🤩... I'll send a check for that $39,000.00 piece! 😄

[@krismiller5474]

I was there in June and loved it! Found a bunch going back again in June!

[@sweethome2363]

Is that off that deserted stretch of highway going toward winnamucca?

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes it’s up in that region! Be sure to gas up!

[@sweethome2363]

@@TheCrystalCollector no dought. Been there. Done that. Ran outta gas that is but headed back towards the opposite direction

[@katrinayoung7949]

Should come to Australia and check out the opal mining areas, maybe there's some open to public? i'm not sure. I do know you need some licenses to fossick or mine but they're not expensive. Heaps of other gem places through Queensland too, though it's a very large state so prepare to do a lot of traveling, lol.

[@Charmywoo]

i concur i did it in rubyvale and emerald it was awesome!! have a can of solo for me!! ❤️

[@shannanbegley8189]

I want to go here so bad! Beautiful finds!

[@sgalla1328]

Oh wow. I have to get there n dig..beautiful.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Yes it’s a fun place!!

[@puliendopiedrasdecostarica]

Beautiful opals 😮😮😮 I like it 😁😁😁

[@elizabethcave7666]

@10:44 at 12 o’clock looks like some opal color on the ceiling of where you were digging wood.

[@blueknight8709]

That opal fossilized wood would make a cool handle for a knife or a sword.

[@rootedtonature]

How amazing !!! Wish i live there ...

[@brahim6473]

Often show on video your little dog that I love very much, he is very cute Thank you

[@FangBlah]

I read some where that you have to keep the opal from there in water, or it will dry out and fracture.

[@burn1none]

dude that's so cool. I wanna go!!

[@Transparencies-EST.1787]

Looks like the universe ❤

[@paraglidingprospector]

Wow, that is incredible stuff!

[@stevenboone8181]

Bro your a freaking snipper with a bow..awesome video

[@AusOpal]

crystal collector where have you been i only came across your channel now. this is amazing channel

[@ypcomchic]

I went to a place out past Temecula to dig for tourmaline and it was pretty much tailings that we got to look through. I wonder if this place is same way. Where you were standing at the beginning it all looked like tailings.