Tonopah Field Trip to dig for Variscite

[@findingrocks81]

Note: Thank you for the comments regarding the trip. I've decided to post a couple of follow up videos today, because I mentioned that I would (here), but forgot to do so after a couple of years. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jeytex3161]

I align with you. The cost of going and paying to dig, tuff to feel great about. Being out in the open well that part is priceless.

[@garyberg7119]

@ 37.44 it's a 10 stamp Stamp Mill. Used to crush ore for refining.

[@findingrocks81]

Outstanding! Thanks much for pointing this out. I stopped by (Tonopah) again once returning from a trip to the Sierra Nevada's and even though the place was closed, I noted the manufacturer of the device, and did some research to find out it was a rock crushing mill. The device was also produced by a very famous manufacturer of that time period. I appreciate you letting me now this!

[@FairyFrequencyASMR]

Wow! Really beautiful pieces. You could definitely make some fabulous jewelry out of these. Thank you for sharing your experience ♡

[@findingrocks81]

I appreciate the nice comment! Actually I have made some very pretty pendants from much of what was found. All said, for me at least, this turned out to be a fun and productive trip. I would highly recommend the Otteson family, as they have over 100 claims. Perhaps some day I would post some of my finished results. Thank you again!

[@lylelay]

9:10 is a (tiny) stamp mill for crushing ore

[@findingrocks81]

Thanks much for pointing this out. I stopped by (Tonopah) again once returning from a trip and found that this device was also produced by a very famous manufacturer of that time period. I appreciate you letting me now this! Thank you for taking the time!

[@jasm8913]

I really empathize. It can be disappointing for sure. Hopefully with some more work on the stones, you got some real nice cabs.

[@findingrocks81]

Sorry for the late reply. It was just the money, really. I haven't really ever paid to dig something before (or since), so it was kind of sitting wrong with me. These days it would cost $100 more due to the price of gas alone. But I will go again some day. I've posted a couple of follow up videos today. Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment!

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

One thing I do know is that when you cut into a rock-then you will know what is in the specific rock.

[@meryldelabarrera]

Looks like you do not post anymore but great video.

[@findingrocks81]

Good day! You are correct. I only use this account to post gems and minerals topic related videos. I spend much of my free time in the hobby, and could honestly post very regularly, but I just can't find the time really. Most of these videos are only to support discussions at RockTumblingHobby dot Com, where I spend a lot of my free time posting. I appreciate the kind words! Thank you.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Vid was made 4yrs ago, so I wonder if their Public Pay Dig has improved.? Now have you been back since? I watched a youtuber=Elly knows rocks a geologists don a vid on mining at the Ottesen's public pay mining site and seemed to be happy, of course if you watched her vid you'll know why.

[@findingrocks81]

good day. i have not been back, even thought it is an annual visit for the club. personally, i can't get past the "pay to dig" part. i just am not so serious about having the best rocks i guess. but i can tell you that the Otteson's have dozens of properties in the region which they rotate in/out of their pay schedule. i have seen some fantastic material come from their pay digs, and not just Variscite. YMMV, however you may do very well. everyone i've chatted with has been happy. gl.

[@ChrisAgee-y9w]

Highway US 95 is not the loneliest highway in Nevada. It used to be highway 50.

[@findingrocks81]

Good to know. I had no idea. At least there are some brothels spaced out on Hwy 95, to break up the monotony!

[@user-fe3mt4qo8o]

What you called a big motor. Is a stamp mill.

[@findingrocks81]

Thanks for chiming in! I love to know new stuff about mining and really didn't know at that time, what this machine would actually do. I always appreciate comments that help me learn new things!