WOW! I too am glad you didn't use a shovel! That was/is a very jaw dropping pocket find, hope it is still there when you go back. Yeah you'd definitely make a bit for your toy fund selling your extra finds.
I haven't seen the black-red-gold etc crystals in any of my books, unbelievably pretty! I forgot what they are, I'll look back on your video! Good finds toots! Lol! Well, I have a second favorite now, my laborite (?) And your new black ones, you'll have fun with the wire!!! Lol! YES!!! You have to go back there so you can get that BIG one!! GO SLOW SO YA DON'T BREAK IT! If it's that beauty-green you like, you will be VERY HAPPY YES?...YES!!
meMiner I know the green apatite is really prettu-green........the black crystals drove me nuts.....I looked again but those are not in my 5 books, lol! Very pretty.....boy you will be having fun with the wires! Ha!
meMiner That's funny hey? I'm happy u found your apatites.-so many, same as the big one!! When u go back there, go slow with the dirt, it looks like the break easily....
I just look for crystal faces, shine and colour. Usually, things are so dirty that it is the shape that gives it away. If the dirt is dry, it can be brushed off, but normally the dirt is damp, especially when you dig. Some people have suggested taking water with me, but that is not normally practical.
Stunning! You live in a beautiful country. I have to say I always thought peridot are my favorites but you're showing me a beautiful variety. The color of the apatites are spectacular.
Holy smokes ! I was HUNGRY for this video ~ Thank you for sharing your 'apatite' and LOVE of rocks , gems and crystals ~ This was thrilling indeed ! Yummy in fact. Keep sharing with us here on yt ~ because we love it ! Cheers and Continued Success from Suse on Vancouver Island BC CANADA ~*~
Dude! 💎💎💎💎 crystaly goodness! I need to find a place out here to try this type of rock hunting! So far I’ve only tried noodling creek beds. One day... one day 🧐
At first i thought shoral /black tourmaline but there is much more going on in those crystals. It would be nice to find a unexposed pocket that still had clay protecting the gemstones .The small pieces may indicate that explosives were used nearby.
I had heard you were known for having a good appetite, I bet you like them apple flavour ones. Nice find Greig, you certainly struck it big out there, well done.
meMiner Oops, I was joking, I have no idea what 200lbs is when referring to a persons weight, I still use the old imperial stones and pounds . My bad, I feel awful.
No worries. As long as you are talking about me and not Daisy. Although, I did read something interesting....if your DOG is getting fat, YOU are not getting enough exercise. In Canada, we don't talk pounds or stones anymore. Pounds are what we spend when in the UK. Stones are what we collect in the forest, or accumulate in our gall bladder. Kilo is the new weight measure. LOL
What a rush...Good eye, one sift, very impressive. Must research that darker group of crystals, seem like there was a lot going on with em....Thanks for sharing. Peace
I was surprised when editing the video how many crystals just fell off the face of the rock. It would be interesting to see if there is a plate of crystals with both the black and green in a cluster.
meMiner Indeed... Or just how large a area you discovered. Some of those were really nice sizes, and all gorgeous. Very intrigued with the dark crystals, they were quite unique. Size, shape, color... Can't wait for the details if you're inclined and have time. Hoping you get to NAME the new find...Lol
Wow!!! These are so pretty, wish I had someone to rock hound with and teach me about all of this. I love crystals and rocks and it would be so much fun to do this.
IMHO the best way to learn how to rock hound is join a club which has field trips. If you ever get out to the Bancroft area, they run tours to the most famous collecting sites. Say hello if we ever cross paths.
meMiner Thank you kindly for the info. Very much appreciated. I will have to see if they have them in So. California as that is where I live. Will definitely check into it. I love rocks and crystals.
Beautiful. Your voice is so relaxing, your videos are compatible with an intense intellectual activity 😉(maths, data science). I listen more than I watch, but I have a look from time to time. Xoxo from the federal capital. 🤗
Wow! Fun stuff! Not familiar with the darker crystals. What else is found with those two type specimens? Who knows what else is there.... When you go back make another video!! ❤
I am not crazy about the darker crystals. They have nice shapes, but instead I really like red, green or blue apatite. What impressed me about this stuff was its hardness. All too often apatite will crumble into coarse green sugar with just finger pressure.
meMiner looks like it to me. But whatever dissolved the apatite didn’t affect the other crystals for some reason. If you find out for sure please let us know!
Yeah I always use bare hands when I hit a pocket. Have to be able to feel the crystals, gloves won't work. That's how I am able to pull out fully double terminated ones. The black material is naturally etched amphibole, probably Richterite. Looks nice wet, but like clumps of crap dry! LOL!
I like the thin rubberized cloth gloves. They give enough dexterity to dig pockets. And you don't risk getting cut on sharper things like broken quartz.
Geology of Gems & Minerals Yeah I use them to dig and move waste rock and collect at sites where sharper stuff is present but pockets it's no glove, but still get the love.. of minerals that is! LOL!
Just would be happy like a kid to come to some jem(or better silver/gold)hunting with you-seems like I always fail with looking for a spot to fìnd some stuff and you definitely know where to look for them! By the way as I remember apatite is an ore of something-so what is mined from it? Yep,and BTW don't you know how and where to look for either nevianskite or sisertskite in the area?Though as I know they are insanely rare but who knows?)
Beautiful haul! Would tumbling these do anything to increase the luster similar to how it helps rocks in your other videos or would that do more harm than good?
I'd like to find them but probably not in this country.I've found some rocks with what looks like red paint on them a bit like the ones you got.what will that be do you think?
The green apatitte reminds me of ovaline or peridot. During the terrible volcanic erruption on the big island of Hawaii, there was olavine spilling out in certain erruption areas apparently there is a beach on the island with green sand..from erruptions that happened many moons ago...just thinkin about green.🌕🌝🌛🌋✌❤🇺🇸
Apatite is usually collected for shelf specimens or sometimes jewelry. I have a video where one was wirewraped for a necklace. I don't sell, so am not the best authority on value.
I cant get enough of this spot! Another great video! I have enjoyed your progression in editing and consistently great uploads. I am leaning towards richterite for the dark stuff, at least for the similar stuff I have. If I ever get around to some editing I'll post my latest trip. I ended up filling another 14" pan.
The better ones from this trip are spoken for. I plan on going back to this spot and will make another video. If/when you see it, remind me and I will send you some. Shhh. Don't tell anybody else...
She will be happy :) she wants to try metal detecting too she said, shes from here (grew up a few houses up the street from me) and she's all about Cobalt, so when she seen my rocks she couldnt believe it lol She also wants to meet you, I got her watching your vidoes and shes hooked.
Curious, I know your not going to give away your spot. I wouldn't blame you. I just want to know what state you found your goodies, you sure hit a great spot, I would definitely go back for sure. Congratulations!!!!
I just love your show. You are such a sweet man. Kindness is all over your face. 🤗
Oh. Thanks so much!
Parmesan Crystal my favorite😉 served with a slice of 18k gold nothing better
Nice finds we were drooling right along with you
Congrats
LOL
WOW! I too am glad you didn't use a shovel! That was/is a very jaw dropping pocket find, hope it is still there when you go back. Yeah you'd definitely make a bit for your toy fund selling your extra finds.
I haven't seen the black-red-gold etc crystals in any of my books, unbelievably pretty! I forgot what they are, I'll look back on your video!
Good finds toots! Lol! Well, I have a second favorite now, my laborite (?) And your new black ones, you'll have fun with the wire!!! Lol!
YES!!! You have to go back there so you can get that BIG one!! GO SLOW SO YA DON'T BREAK IT! If it's that beauty-green you like, you will be VERY HAPPY YES?...YES!!
I want to dig deeper for the green apatite. It is the best quality that I have seen come out of the ground here.
meMiner I know the green apatite is really prettu-green........the black crystals drove me nuts.....I looked again but those are not in my 5 books, lol! Very pretty.....boy you will be having fun with the wires! Ha!
Honestly, most of the the black clusters look better when dirty, then clean and dry.
meMiner That's funny hey? I'm happy u found your apatites.-so many, same as the big one!! When u go back there, go slow with the dirt, it looks like the break easily....
There is always a compromise. Dig fast and get quantity or slow and maybe get quality.
💪😁👍 awesome finds thank you for sharing
You bet
Great pocket! Nice gemmy stones. Love the crystals.
Thanks.
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I went back and got more. Just have to edit the video that I took. A really good spot. ;-)
Always amazed and entertained by you videos! Thank you....
Beautiful, I wouldn't have a clue what I'm looking at....or even how to find it....trying to learn through you helps thanks.
I just look for crystal faces, shine and colour. Usually, things are so dirty that it is the shape that gives it away. If the dirt is dry, it can be brushed off, but normally the dirt is damp, especially when you dig. Some people have suggested taking water with me, but that is not normally practical.
Great video. Thanks again for sharing your adventure. Take care and be safe.
Thanks much!
Stunning! You live in a beautiful country. I have to say I always thought peridot are my favorites but you're showing me a beautiful variety. The color of the apatites are spectacular.
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Holy smokes ! I was HUNGRY for this video ~ Thank you for sharing your 'apatite' and LOVE of rocks , gems and crystals ~ This was thrilling indeed ! Yummy in fact. Keep sharing with us here on yt ~ because we love it ! Cheers and Continued Success from Suse on Vancouver Island BC CANADA ~*~
Thanks Suse!
Awesome find! I just scored at crystal park last night in 3 hours. Phantoms and good clear terminated crystals
good stuff! congrats.
That's pretty amazing. Super jelly!
Very pretty!
Enjoyed that very much.
thanks much!
Great video. Love this stuff. Thanks!
Thanks
Dude! 💎💎💎💎 crystaly goodness! I need to find a place out here to try this type of rock hunting! So far I’ve only tried noodling creek beds. One day... one day 🧐
Noodling is easier. ;-)
meMiner
Haha I bet! 🤣
Well it sure wet my appetite
I'm back, I showed that vid to my wife, she said we should try and go there and maybe meet you
Awesome!
Very cool
Dude!!! I love how you say dude!!!! I absolutely love your video, so awesome! I wanna find awesome crystals like that. :-)
Thanks.
Outstanding!!!!!
At first i thought shoral /black tourmaline but there is much more going on in those crystals. It would be nice to find a unexposed pocket that still had clay protecting the gemstones .The small pieces may indicate that explosives were used nearby.
It is entirely possible that old timers used explosives in the area.
I had heard you were known for having a good appetite, I bet you like them apple flavour ones.
Nice find Greig, you certainly struck it big out there, well done.
I can see from some recent videos that I need to spend more time walking the hills than paying attention to my appetite. LOL
meMiner
I'm just messin, you don't look that much past two hundred pounds.
With summer exercise, I hope to be back below 200. Probably, have to keep away from adult beverages...
meMiner
Oops, I was joking, I have no idea what 200lbs is when referring to a persons weight, I still use the old imperial stones and pounds .
My bad, I feel awful.
No worries. As long as you are talking about me and not Daisy. Although, I did read something interesting....if your DOG is getting fat, YOU are not getting enough exercise. In Canada, we don't talk pounds or stones anymore. Pounds are what we spend when in the UK. Stones are what we collect in the forest, or accumulate in our gall bladder. Kilo is the new weight measure. LOL
Amazing! Looks like you hit a jackpot
I definitely want to go back and dig deeper.
meMiner sounds like an excellent plan, can't wait to see the vid if you go back an dig deeper :)
What a rush...Good eye, one sift, very impressive. Must research that darker group of crystals, seem like there was a lot going on with em....Thanks for sharing. Peace
I was surprised when editing the video how many crystals just fell off the face of the rock. It would be interesting to see if there is a plate of crystals with both the black and green in a cluster.
meMiner
Indeed... Or just how large a area you discovered. Some of those were really nice sizes, and all gorgeous. Very intrigued with the dark crystals, they were quite unique. Size, shape, color... Can't wait for the details if you're inclined and have time. Hoping you get to NAME the new find...Lol
meMiner
How's "meMinerite" or "meMiner-Right"
Wow!!! These are so pretty, wish I had someone to rock hound with and teach me about all of this. I love crystals and rocks and it would be so much fun to do this.
IMHO the best way to learn how to rock hound is join a club which has field trips. If you ever get out to the Bancroft area, they run tours to the most famous collecting sites. Say hello if we ever cross paths.
meMiner Thank you kindly for the info. Very much appreciated. I will have to see if they have them in So. California as that is where I live. Will definitely check into it. I love rocks and crystals.
Lots of great rockhounding in CA. Check out barenakedrocks on UA-cam. Great guy and he is from there.
If I lived in southern CA, I would spend much of my time in the gold creeks. ;-)
meMiner Gold creeks?
How fun. I have always wanted to try that. Subscribed
Welcome to the channel and thanks.
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! To find your own apatite must be amazing!
The best!
Sweet👍
Beautiful.
Your voice is so relaxing, your videos are compatible with an intense intellectual activity 😉(maths, data science).
I listen more than I watch, but I have a look from time to time.
Xoxo from the federal capital. 🤗
Thank you! 😃
Nice crystals, the mosquitos looked like a pain. Good thing for bug juice.
The bugs are guards. I had to arm wrestle one. LOL
nice good lukey
Great find bro....
A pretty good spot. ;-)
I like...
Thank you very much!
Oh my god that’s so awesome
thanks Kaylee!
Love it,
Nice, green is my favorite color,
Do you sell your specimens?
I am not opposed to people selling, but don't usually do it myself. It changes the hunt when it is for money.
I'm assuming that you're down near Bancroft, looks like a nice pocket to dig. Have fun, looking forward to more from there
That was a public site near there. I was back for a visit and it was cleaned out. Everybody got to enjoy it. ;-)
Awesome
Wow! Fun stuff! Not familiar with the darker crystals. What else is found with those two type specimens? Who knows what else is there.... When you go back make another video!! ❤
I am not crazy about the darker crystals. They have nice shapes, but instead I really like red, green or blue apatite. What impressed me about this stuff was its hardness. All too often apatite will crumble into coarse green sugar with just finger pressure.
Yay ! I'm the 36 like/ the 185 view and the 16th comment. Lol. Hi Greig , the green Appitite is one of my favorite crystals. Sweet finds young fellow.
This spot is worth returning to. I am curious what it is like a bit further into the hillside.
LOL The only thing that will stop my heart is sadness. Excitement does it some good. ;-)
meMiner well said indeed.
Yea. Those have to be some real cool pseudomorphs.
You are thinking pseudomorph too? I was really surprised that they had the shape of typical apatite.
meMiner looks like it to me. But whatever dissolved the apatite didn’t affect the other crystals for some reason. If you find out for sure please let us know!
question.. what do you do with the apatite once you collect it?
Yeah I always use bare hands when I hit a pocket. Have to be able to feel the crystals, gloves won't work. That's how I am able to pull out fully double terminated ones. The black material is naturally etched amphibole, probably Richterite. Looks nice wet, but like clumps of crap dry! LOL!
So true. I threw some of the weathered black pieces onto my gravel path out back. I had to move them because it looks like Daisy left a present.
meMiner At least they are double terminated presents!! LMAO!!
I like the thin rubberized cloth gloves. They give enough dexterity to dig pockets. And you don't risk getting cut on sharper things like broken quartz.
Geology of Gems & Minerals Yeah I use them to dig and move waste rock and collect at sites where sharper stuff is present but pockets it's no glove, but still get the love.. of minerals that is! LOL!
ive only seen blue Apatite. like the green. What did you do with the rest of the stuff you brought home that day?
Just would be happy like a kid to come to some jem(or better silver/gold)hunting with you-seems like I always fail with looking for a spot to fìnd some stuff and you definitely know where to look for them!
By the way as I remember apatite is an ore of something-so what is mined from it?
Yep,and BTW don't you know how and where to look for either nevianskite or sisertskite in the area?Though as I know they are insanely rare but who knows?)
Apatite was mostly used for fertilizer ... a source of phosphorus. Sometimes as a gemstone.
Score one for meminer! that's a bunch. love the green stones!
Thanks much. That was a fun day. I should go back out there before the snow flies.
Beautiful haul! Would tumbling these do anything to increase the luster similar to how it helps rocks in your other videos or would that do more harm than good?
I think tumbling would be a good way to separate any that are fractured from ones that could be cut. I might give it a try, just to see what happens.
Finding those treasure's are my favorite part.
This was the best trip ever I don't know how you went home. I'm sure you got better patience then I would of, to wait n return later, Ugh
Sometimes it is difficult to pack up and leave. Always think one more shovel full ...
Get that man a chopstick!
Hi MeMiner what hardness scale are those Spirits crystals?! , They certainly have a nice shade of green!!! Thanks fun video!!
I think they are about 5 on the Mohs.
meMiner thanks it's amazing how those crystals grow!!
I'd like to find them but probably not in this country.I've found some rocks with what looks like red paint on them a bit like the ones you got.what will that be do you think?
Apatite is fairly common. Look in areas where they used to mine for it.
Makes me want to move to Ontario lol A rock shop near me sells those Apatite crystals for a $1 a gram
TINKER we are quite lucky here in Ontario , hope one day you can somehow make it here to do some prospecting .
highenergyog I have a Gmail album of my collection of stones email me and let me invite you tableaddict@gmail.com
Wow...
Mosquitos everywhere! They have appetite!
I know they are bad when my dog Daisy prefers to be in the truck. ;-)
The green apatitte reminds me of ovaline or peridot. During the terrible volcanic erruption on the big island of Hawaii, there was olavine spilling out in certain erruption areas apparently there is a beach on the island with green sand..from erruptions that happened many moons ago...just thinkin about green.🌕🌝🌛🌋✌❤🇺🇸
It would be very cool to be on a beach with green sand. I have never been to Hawaii and it is on the bucket list.
Wooooow! Why didn’t I see this video before?? Where are you? Tory Hill? Miss you bud!
That was Tory Hill.
Gyönyörűek !Annyira nézem már olyan mintha én is ottlennék, és keresnëm a kincseket.:-)
Looks like Titanite Hill.
What are these crystals? What are they used for? Do they have much value?
Apatite is usually collected for shelf specimens or sometimes jewelry. I have a video where one was wirewraped for a necklace. I don't sell, so am not the best authority on value.
An appetite for apatite!
LOL
Where were you when you found this stuff? City and State?
Ontario, Canada near Bancroft.
Nice!..I'd be wrapping them..I think they good for fighting virus and concentration..?..but anyway super nice!
Wrapping them sounds good. Now, what were we talking about? LOL
meMiner ..lol
Opps ! I almost forgot -- I like a lot.
A few of those pieces might fit together. Oh the things you can do with super-glue...
I am sure they would and then someone would accuse me of cheating. I will have to go find some whole samples instead.
every beautiful
I cant get enough of this spot! Another great video! I have enjoyed your progression in editing and consistently great uploads.
I am leaning towards richterite for the dark stuff, at least for the similar stuff I have. If I ever get around to some editing I'll post my latest trip. I ended up filling another 14" pan.
Certainly, there is fluro-richterite in the area. I generally just call it amphibole. I don't go out of my way to find it.
When I saw you mention amphibole, I looked it up as I do a lot, and the description said it is course grained. So will it polish. Great vid as usual!
These are beautiful!! If you would like to sell some pieces to make a pair of earrings, I'd love to buy them.
The better ones from this trip are spoken for. I plan on going back to this spot and will make another video. If/when you see it, remind me and I will send you some. Shhh. Don't tell anybody else...
meMiner you are so full of awesomeness!!Thank you very much! :D
Quite the score , Did you have any luck with your garnet Collection Still looking for a nice red one .?Ps You`ve got quite the Apatite LOL.
Garnett M.
I collect Garnets too!
I need to get back out for red garnet. Most of what I collected last year is fractured.
Pamela Kelley OH I've been looking for a nice sized red one about 1/2'' up.
meMiner Well if you have any luck let me know. Or make a video.
video for sure
I like Krystal's
Sorry to bother you, but have you ever made videos about gneissic/ schistose rocks?
Not specifically, but have rockhounded in areas with them.
What is a pseudo morph?
Minerals have filled in where an other crystal used to be. So it looks like one kind of crystal, but the minerals inside are completely different.
You think you could bring me a nice one when you come up to give to my friend? She is obsessed.. lol
of course.
She will be happy :) she wants to try metal detecting too she said, shes from here (grew up a few houses up the street from me) and she's all about Cobalt, so when she seen my rocks she couldnt believe it lol She also wants to meet you, I got her watching your vidoes and shes hooked.
Nice. I look forward to it.
meMiner her favorite rock/mineral/crystal/whatever it is Apatite, rhats why I thought of it haha
🙌🙌👍👍🗽😎®
Yeah I now what happens when your apatite breaks. I've lost 12 lbs. :-)
LOL
Curious, I know your not going to give away your spot. I wouldn't blame you. I just want to know what state you found your goodies, you sure hit a great spot, I would definitely go back for sure. Congratulations!!!!
South eastern Ontario (Canada)
Pseudo morph hornblender 😉
I will be sending you a request from someone who organizes field trips for their rock club. You are famous.