Searching For Quartz Crystals, Garnets and Tourmaline in pegmatites!!

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  • @marlamorey5914
    @marlamorey5914 3 роки тому +2

    Great finds again! U have a fantastic way of adding perfect 🎶with mood of hunt. Garnets super as well as variety of crystals. Thanks 🙏

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      Thank you!! It was nice to find some variety and get out to a spot I haven't been to in a while, I'll be going back there again soon to explore further into the woods🙂

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS 3 роки тому +3

    Nice finds my friend!!
    Nice video!!

  • @williambennett7699
    @williambennett7699 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for another amazing relaxing video. The two lil garnets and the quartz crystal cluster were my faves of all your great finds.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      I was pretty surprised to find that black tourmaline, maybe I'll find some whole crystals next time. Those garnets were definitely worth the trip alone🙂

  • @Cliffwalkerrockhounding
    @Cliffwalkerrockhounding 3 роки тому +2

    Those garnets are so sweet. The facets are awesome. Show those wicked coastal mountains more, I love that cloud shrouded look.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      for sure!! I love the rainy weather we get here, it was like 30+ degrees for a few days here but we only got a high of 17 today. I hope to explore that area for more crystals very soon🙂

    • @Cliffwalkerrockhounding
      @Cliffwalkerrockhounding 3 роки тому

      @@NWRockExplorer Oh man! I wish. It was 44 here today

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 3 роки тому +2

    Cool finds those smaller garnets have a killer luster to them, I love that scenery as well!

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      I can't wait to go back to see what I can find. There's lots of land in the area to explore so who knows what else could be out there. 😃

    • @Ontario_Rockhound
      @Ontario_Rockhound 3 роки тому +1

      @@NWRockExplorer I hope you do, I love to see more of what you collect and the scenery as well.

  • @Lisa.Sparkman
    @Lisa.Sparkman 3 роки тому +2

    Nice finds today 👍

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      Thanks, it was a fun trip!! it has me excited to see what else I can find😃

  • @brucevanderzanden9638
    @brucevanderzanden9638 3 роки тому +2

    You had a great day rockhounding! Beautiful garnets, tourmaline and feldspar!
    I will need to look at exposed rock areas in my area a lot closer to see if there are any nice rocks waiting to be found.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      It was a pretty great day!! I can't wait to go back and look for more pegmatites. There's gotta be some bigger crystals on that mountain somewhere!!😃

    • @brucevanderzanden9638
      @brucevanderzanden9638 3 роки тому +1

      It’s just going to take time and sweat to find them. I hope you do find them!

  • @TheRogueRockhound
    @TheRogueRockhound 3 роки тому +5

    This was such an awesome video buddy, you have some amazing hounding grounds.
    Those biotite plates and the terminated feldspar was super cool stuff and seeing the garnets made me want to explore a place Ive heard of around here.
    Great vid man and talk with ya soon!

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      for sure!! garnets are my favorite mineral just because there can be so much variety, so far I've only found two varieties but there's a few others that have been found here in BC.

  • @thatmeanpersononlineoffend9376
    @thatmeanpersononlineoffend9376 3 роки тому +2

    Really neat and pretty finds. I kept wanting to reach through the screen and give you gloves though.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!! Haha, yea gloves would probably be a good idea. I'll have to see what I can find around here, It'd be nice to find some thin ones so I can still have some dexterity🙂

    • @thatmeanpersononlineoffend9376
      @thatmeanpersononlineoffend9376 3 роки тому +2

      @@NWRockExplorer I found good ones on amazon that are amazing. I use them every time I go rockhounding, especially when it's cold or rainy. The store name is a bit weird, but they are really good gloves. And I have another link too for ones my husband got that he likes.
      The ones I have: www.amazon.com/Forhaha-Waterproof-Splash-Resistant-Sports-Running/dp/B08BNNJP8V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=forhaha+waterproof+splash-resistant+sports+running+gloves&qid=1624233914&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUU5DTzQ0MlpKMURPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE2ODkxSzlWTThUVjUzN0hZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxODk4MjUzMzhUM1IwUjZCRERMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
      The ones he has: www.amazon.com/Unigear-Running-Anti-Slip-Lightweight-Sporting/dp/B07XSKCF3H/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=forhaha+waterproof+splash-resistant+sports+running+gloves&qid=1624233914&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A1KSX34SD41CXV&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUU5DTzQ0MlpKMURPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE2ODkxSzlWTThUVjUzN0hZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3ODYyNzYzRFpLM0s3RDNRNTM0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      @@thatmeanpersononlineoffend9376 Thanks!! I think I'm going to try and check the stores around here but if I can't find anything I'll probably try buying online, those gloves look really nice for the rainy and cold days.

  • @danielbarrows7144
    @danielbarrows7144 3 роки тому +2

    Dental picks and mechanics O-ring pullers work well for cleaning around crystals.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      I'll have to try that out sometime, thanks for the tip!! At the moment I just use a soft bristle brush and some soap but it would be nice to get into some deeper crevices🙂

    • @danielbarrows7144
      @danielbarrows7144 3 роки тому +2

      Small strong magnet on a string for retrieving your lost chisel.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      @@danielbarrows7144 Yea I was thinking about that, it's a good idea but the chisel went way deep into a crevice, I'll probably still try it though.

  • @theruggedrockhound
    @theruggedrockhound 3 роки тому +2

    Nice pegmatites! Too bad the garnets are so encased in the host rock. Such a beautiful area up there...

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      I'm hoping someday to find some gem quality garnets!! For now these ones are still a blast to find!!

  • @TheRogueRockhound
    @TheRogueRockhound 3 роки тому +2

    Oh and a grout brush works great for what you were doing in this vid and are really lightweight/cheap; plastic, stiff bristle.
    Later buddy 😀

  • @dandelionk9603
    @dandelionk9603 3 роки тому +2

    This is awesome! You make me want to go to my closest boulders with a hammer and start looking for shiny rocks !

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      You never know what you'll come across if you look. There can be some amazing finds in the strangest spots and in the places people would least expect, have fun out there😃

  • @fairybeliever5599
    @fairybeliever5599 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video 💫

  • @kimberleykimberley2465
    @kimberleykimberley2465 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video. I really liked the Almandine Garnet.

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks!! My favorites would be the garnet and the tourmaline, hopefully I can go back there soon to find some more😃

  • @kariclark1076
    @kariclark1076 3 роки тому +2

    Using a flathead screw driver doesn't do ad much damage if any when searching. Friendly suggestion...

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      For sure!! I forgot my flathead at home so i decided to just try it with a Philips. A flathead definitely does a better job😅

  • @lobstersonskateboards3988
    @lobstersonskateboards3988 3 роки тому +2

    Are you planning on selling any of these, or are you keeping them all for your collection? I'd love to buy some to polish up!

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +2

      I think I'm going to keep these ones but in the future I hope to sell some of the gems I find. I'll probably make a video when the time comes but for now I might just do some giveaways🙂

  • @diggingappalachia954
    @diggingappalachia954 3 роки тому +2

    Man, I’ve broken se many points trying to get them out of matrix,.. that garnet is huge compared to ones that I have found

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому +1

      the crystals that are attached to matrix can be quite hard to extract. The best thing you can do is make sure the shock from the chisel doesn't reach the base of the crystal. I can't wait to go back to this spot to see what else I can find😃

    • @diggingappalachia954
      @diggingappalachia954 3 роки тому +1

      Good digging ,,...I know the feeling, found some good spots to explore since moving, just haven’t had the time to go out much

  • @timothydiggins2206
    @timothydiggins2206 3 роки тому +1

    👍👍⛏💎❤️🎥❤️

  • @sakthornton5626
    @sakthornton5626 3 роки тому +2

    What area are you in? And what state?

  • @fraslavko1
    @fraslavko1 3 роки тому +2

    you need some real picking tools you gonna rub your finger raw.!

    • @NWRockExplorer
      @NWRockExplorer  3 роки тому

      For sure!! a good pair of gloves and a flat head screwdriver works well. I honestly wasn't expecting to find any quartz crystals there so I'll have to bring some better tools now that I know🙂