I cut 33 geodes open! (crystals inside)

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  • I cut open 33 geodes on my lapidary saw and found crystals inside many of them! This cutting session was a blast and I enjoyed cutting and exposing all these beautiful crystals, I hope you all enjoyed it too!
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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  4 місяці тому +49

    Have a great day!!

    • @vtx2023
      @vtx2023 4 місяці тому +2

      likewise

    • @ukulelia56
      @ukulelia56 4 місяці тому +1

      Merci et toi aussi 🤩

    • @daninb8939
      @daninb8939 2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, you too!

    • @wanrazul
      @wanrazul Місяць тому +1

      Try using an ultrasonic cleaner for the stuffed one.

    • @avgplayer591
      @avgplayer591 Місяць тому

      have a great life

  • @DeeDeeDIY
    @DeeDeeDIY 4 місяці тому +108

    The white chalky substance is kaolinite, a clay mineral, and is pretty cool. I wouldn't destroy it.
    The mineral at 7:20 that you didn't know is probably dolomite. Im looking at this on my phone.

    • @adamkrosst4717
      @adamkrosst4717 2 місяці тому +22

      i have cut about 30-40 geodes or so over the last few years, and i keep coming across this chalky stuff. i was told that its Gypsum. the uncrystallized form of Selenite. going to have to look up this Kaolinite now. thanks for the info.

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 2 місяці тому +43

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Oh, a slicing video! And geodes at that! You made my day! You rock!!!!

    • @renbaker5124
      @renbaker5124 Місяць тому +3

      I understand! I am also a rockhound and disabled. Sometimes I can get out there and hunt rocks and sometimes I can't, but I love these videos!

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Місяць тому +2

      @@renbaker5124 Bless these younger rockhounds who take us along via video!

  • @DawnWalker-wh6tz
    @DawnWalker-wh6tz 4 місяці тому +16

    Agate Dad,one more thing, ran a tree lot this past Xmas and spray painted my geods w/acrylic black and gave them out to ppl that bought trees as...lumps of coal- it's fun on Christmas mornings, add a little hammer and it's an hour of fun!
    Thanx again Agate Dad

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 2 місяці тому +1

      I like the more solid ones when they have some translucency, so you can see into the depth a bit.

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 2 місяці тому +1

      What if you tumbled a geode then cut it in half?

  • @lisakaye3935
    @lisakaye3935 4 дні тому

    You’re right. They are prettier when they’re dry. Then you can really appreciate the SPARKLY crystals 😍

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc 4 місяці тому +18

    I just love that sparkley crystal goodness in them! The agate bands really add to the beauty! Simply gorgeous! 😊

  • @homemodsgarage3401
    @homemodsgarage3401 4 місяці тому +15

    I'd like to see you tumble geodes and then cut them open. That would look cool. Also, you could throw in some solid geodes that you already cut in half. I saw a guy do that and they come out comparable to agates.

  • @sarahmcdonough9251
    @sarahmcdonough9251 4 місяці тому +7

    I absolutely LOVED the one with the peek-a-boo botryodial! That was my favorite 😁

  • @homerzsimpson9698
    @homerzsimpson9698 3 місяці тому +6

    Just fascinated by what's inside those rocks. Mother Nature is such a talented artist! Love what you're doing, Mr. ?

  • @clannishkobra8965
    @clannishkobra8965 4 місяці тому +6

    Vinegar is your best bet. Lowe's sells 30% which is 5-6 times stronger than the grocery store version I've used it with great results when getting rid of weird or strange mineral deposits that are covering my stones.

  • @kattytj1
    @kattytj1 2 місяці тому +2

    I love geodes! I live in Morelia Mexico, but in Taxco, Guerrero (which is famous for its silver) I visited a store that specializes in geodes. That place is amazing!!! I have one geode that is purple inside. Thank you for sharing with us. Greetings from Morelia, Michoacán México

  • @amybradley2514
    @amybradley2514 Місяць тому +1

    I love geodes! I have a couple of really cool ones from gem & mineral show where you can pick one and then they split it open for you with that racheting chain splitter. I've been lucky, picking one in particular that has all this wonderful druzy crystal inside, and it's got great depth. Fun watching you cut them.

  • @michellegonzalez5258
    @michellegonzalez5258 Місяць тому +2

    I looooove geodes! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

  • @NekozLofi-tg2td
    @NekozLofi-tg2td 4 місяці тому +9

    Yo those geodes look NICE! (MERRY CHRISTMAS AGATE DAD AND ROCKHOUNDERS!!)

  • @amandajo1013
    @amandajo1013 4 місяці тому +3

    Can't wait to see the muddy ones cleaned up! Thank you for sharing these with us!

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 4 місяці тому +7

    So very pretty, love sparkly geodes. Thank you for sharing and thank you for maintaining your 'Dad bod' , it is appreciated lol

  • @tracyp69
    @tracyp69 4 місяці тому +4

    Love the geodes!! I think the white stuff is Kaolinite clay! So cool!!

  • @crazycatladym3027
    @crazycatladym3027 4 місяці тому +6

    Those are all beautiful 😊

  • @MrJudder413
    @MrJudder413 4 місяці тому +2

    Some of the looked like surprised faces when you turned them around 😮😮. Super beautiful 🎉 as always great video Taylor!

  • @roxannsejkora1691
    @roxannsejkora1691 4 місяці тому +2

    I liked the geode from the first batch that was fully open. So pretty!

  • @cindyrebstock2334
    @cindyrebstock2334 4 місяці тому +3

    I love the double one in the 4th batch!

  • @cindyrebstock2334
    @cindyrebstock2334 4 місяці тому +2

    The one with the orange in it was really cool.. in the 3rd batch

  • @lorigesch1295
    @lorigesch1295 4 місяці тому +7

    Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 4 місяці тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing!

  • @resistante8347
    @resistante8347 18 днів тому

    I love to watch all your surprise surprise moments, every stone so pretty!

  • @delilahmartinez1918
    @delilahmartinez1918 4 місяці тому +2

    Gorgeous geodes!!!❤️...on my bucket list to find one👍🏼

  • @timjoepog
    @timjoepog 4 місяці тому +4

    Those are sweet!

  • @lynnrandal317
    @lynnrandal317 4 місяці тому +4

    Merry Christmas!!

  • @freyaamberfolkvangr7678
    @freyaamberfolkvangr7678 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm so glad I found this channel. Also happy to see you have a shop on esty. ❤

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  4 місяці тому +1

      I’m glad you did too! Thanks for the support!

  • @CacklingChick
    @CacklingChick 4 місяці тому +2

    7:16 is sooo cool!! ROCK ON!! 😁👍🏻🪨⛏️

  • @CurleeChapa
    @CurleeChapa 4 місяці тому

    Ah! I wondered about how they looked...guess I'll have to keep an eye peeled for those when out hounding!

  • @tajha123
    @tajha123 4 місяці тому

    All little treasures to open I love it!!🥰♥️✨🙏🏻

  • @savannahdaniel2157
    @savannahdaniel2157 4 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful 😍 thanks for sharing 💖...

  • @user-ow4gu3qb4z
    @user-ow4gu3qb4z 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing,love it.

  • @wocky661
    @wocky661 3 місяці тому

    The yellow crystal one is so pretty!

  • @sophiafulgenzi9937
    @sophiafulgenzi9937 4 місяці тому +1

    Very enjoyable to watch! ❤

  • @gemstonejudy5900
    @gemstonejudy5900 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm a sucker for sparkle!😍

  • @laceybylund2976
    @laceybylund2976 13 днів тому

    Try soaking in vinegar. I know soaking shells in vinegar will take the hard outer part off with little hand work involved. Anyone wanting to try this with shell, please research.

  • @amandajo1013
    @amandajo1013 4 місяці тому

    Just spent a few days in New Mexico at my sisters and we went to rockhound state park and picked up nodules and jasper. I actually brought 32lbs of rocks back on the plane with me hahahaha can't wait to have time for cutting them. Wish I had a cabking! I do need to get a thin blade too though

  • @davidhuber7166
    @davidhuber7166 3 місяці тому

    New bee - 😊Like your cuts. Learning cutting from you and appreciate the tips.

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 4 місяці тому

    The agate geode was my favorite!

  • @Candy111.
    @Candy111. Місяць тому

    I'm the first ten you cut that last one that was weird looked like a fossil in a geode just imo❤

  • @sherrybriggs5459
    @sherrybriggs5459 4 місяці тому

    I loved them all thank you

  • @glenn5903
    @glenn5903 4 місяці тому +1

    Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

  • @user-ux6vq9eq4u
    @user-ux6vq9eq4u 3 місяці тому

    Cool idea. Love it . 😊

  • @pammatthews9743
    @pammatthews9743 3 місяці тому +3

    I broke my geode by throwing it onto the cement floor in my basement. It’s adorable

  • @Keriousity
    @Keriousity 4 місяці тому +2

    Crap I could sit here and watch the
    "What's in this rock "
    Game ...all..... day.........long 😂😂😂 13:29

  • @user-kn5vn7oy8q
    @user-kn5vn7oy8q 4 місяці тому

    I just subscribed ❤I live in Stoneham Maine and have been prospecting for years…. Geodes have been on my bucket list to find…. I got a nodule but I have a four in long 1.5 inch wide quartz crystal with a phantoms inside💪 MINING ROCKS….And yes I DID SAY THAT❤ THX FOR YOUR CONTENT

  • @Skirt553
    @Skirt553 4 місяці тому +2

    with the chalk, you might be able to get some vinegar or lemon juice on a q-tip to control the amount of surface exposed...

    • @TheBaldr
      @TheBaldr Місяць тому

      If it is calcium carbonate, this idea should work really well.

  • @OnlyRealTink777
    @OnlyRealTink777 3 місяці тому

    The double one is cool.

  • @hollyberry2752
    @hollyberry2752 3 місяці тому +1

    This looks so fun

  • @tajha123
    @tajha123 4 місяці тому

    11:04 looks like a heart inside!♥️✨

  • @josephdegail4678
    @josephdegail4678 4 місяці тому +2

    Every time I watch an Agate Dad video..*wish I had a saw*

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 4 місяці тому

    Cut, cut, cut!,This was lots of fun.

  • @eastermajors5385
    @eastermajors5385 4 місяці тому

    The one side with the agate bands the center looked like a heart with wings.

  • @sandfly60
    @sandfly60 2 місяці тому

    We used to set them in milk cartons filled up with plaster of Paris and cut them that way.

  • @tevasmith7473
    @tevasmith7473 4 місяці тому +2

    Totally thought those were moon rocks from Colorado 😂😂😂

  • @Sidebranches
    @Sidebranches Місяць тому

    They look like keokuk geodes. I grew up in keokuk Iowa and have found truck loads of them. 😊

  • @Keriousity
    @Keriousity 4 місяці тому

    Anyone else love the teeny tiny mini crystal formations

  • @ReneeandJimmyG
    @ReneeandJimmyG Місяць тому

    Put the chalky one in a jewelry cleaner! 😊

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 4 місяці тому

    I've seen others use muriatic acid. Those are all so beautiful.

  • @christophermcfatter8127
    @christophermcfatter8127 2 місяці тому

    You are just the kind of guy that my dad would love to be friends with

  • @eileenmcconnell738
    @eileenmcconnell738 3 місяці тому

    Love them all. Can you find out what the chalky ones are. Let us know. It's so interesting to see.

  • @nildamarquez9946
    @nildamarquez9946 Місяць тому

    As usual no matter what you say they are all my favorites. I look forward to look at your videos although I don’t know much about them. I just want to hear you laugh. Blessings 🙏🙏👍❤️👋👋👋

  • @aidairis2996
    @aidairis2996 4 місяці тому

    Parabéns TAYLOR

  • @tanakratochvil4378
    @tanakratochvil4378 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!!

  • @chuchitacruz3743
    @chuchitacruz3743 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the video. You really love nature. How can you id a geod from any rock and where do you find them?❤

  • @michellegonzalez5258
    @michellegonzalez5258 Місяць тому

    Vinegar will clean if it doesn't work out try CLR calcium lime rust cleaner soak them in it...

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 4 місяці тому

    I liked the butroidal geode so far.

  • @MarilynLittlepage-ri9or
    @MarilynLittlepage-ri9or 2 місяці тому

    I live in Keokuk Iowa. We used to get buckets of gross and crack the. Open. Great fun

  • @goldcambodia
    @goldcambodia 3 місяці тому

    Very nice!

  • @BeccaBeeMe
    @BeccaBeeMe 4 місяці тому +1

    Maybe try some CLR to clean the chalky one? Maybe it's calcium? 🤷‍♀️

  • @bisquickbilly89
    @bisquickbilly89 4 місяці тому +2

    The geode at 8:14 looks like it has goethite needles in the quartz

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 4 місяці тому +1

    On those that are Chalkyou looking I'm wondering if you could use muratic acid maybe something good could happen.

  • @kcrazyandie74
    @kcrazyandie74 2 місяці тому

    Try some CLR on that one with the chalky substance

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful👍❤

  • @theoneandonlyrobert
    @theoneandonlyrobert 4 місяці тому +1

    The best way to clean the chalky one is to soak in toilet bowl cleaner and then use a toothbrush to get everything out.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 4 місяці тому

    Geodes and (thundereggs?)... crystals and agate bands.

  • @user-hz2xl4co9u
    @user-hz2xl4co9u 4 місяці тому

    I was seeing animals in the last of the geodes you cut..on right hand of agate center, turn around, I saw horse head. Next one you cut..right again, looked like wolf head. I like your hat 😁

  • @lindastephens619
    @lindastephens619 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome

  • @theawesomeladybird9604
    @theawesomeladybird9604 4 місяці тому

    We got a natgeo rock tumbler for Christmas. What are your thoughts in running it in an unheated garage this time of year? It's been getting down in temps, below freezing. I told my little one that it might be best to wait until spring or warmer overnight temperatures.

  • @jcee8493
    @jcee8493 2 місяці тому +1

    8:32 Try a sonic water flosser.

  • @andreamcghee333
    @andreamcghee333 3 місяці тому

    Try muriatic acid on the chalky one

  • @kerivail221
    @kerivail221 4 місяці тому

    When you say you are looking "in a river in northern Minnesota," are you at the mouth of the river with Lake Superior or further inland? I drive up there from southeast Minnesota as much as I can and spend hours on the lakeshore but fail miserably at finding agates.

  • @-hw-
    @-hw- 4 місяці тому

    very pretty

  • @JnVrockhounding
    @JnVrockhounding 4 місяці тому +1

    Where did these come from? you cut some nice ones for sure. Tyler knows what that chalky stuff is. I can’t remember what it is called. Starts with a K. I think. I’ve cracked some with it inside. Nice video bud.

  • @Nenezilla
    @Nenezilla 3 місяці тому

    I have a big one that was in an aquarium for a while. What can i use to clean it? It has some algue on it and just overall not clean. Thank you!

  • @SissyMchill1
    @SissyMchill1 4 місяці тому

    The geode with yellow, I wonder if that’s Wulfenite? (I don’t have much knowledge of rocks, yet. I’m sincerely asking not stating it’s Wulfenite) So beautiful! I can’t wait see the rest. As always loved your video.

  • @Sweetpeabowgirl
    @Sweetpeabowgirl 4 місяці тому

    Can you tell me where can I access Lake Superior near the town of Superior and going east? Otherwise, where around downtown Duluth and north? I’d really appreciate any information you may have. Thank you so very much!! I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

  • @freya3192
    @freya3192 Місяць тому +1

    Hi! How can you tell that it’ll be a geode or just a normal rock from the outside?

  • @beardymcbeardface69
    @beardymcbeardface69 Місяць тому

    Does it work well to place them in the ball mill, to get them a good smooth polish on the outside and then cut them in half?

  • @buzzyanderson4131
    @buzzyanderson4131 3 місяці тому

    We are kindred spirits!

  • @HeyItsNovalee
    @HeyItsNovalee 9 днів тому

    Nature’s mystery boxes

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 4 місяці тому +1

    That last geode look like a Fossil. I don't know if it's possible for it to form inside that rock or not

  • @Keriousity
    @Keriousity 4 місяці тому

    Those solid ones could be cut thinner for small slabs ? With that saw??

  • @MargaretB-im7ts
    @MargaretB-im7ts 3 місяці тому

    The ones with chalk like stuff ,,,, use a toothbrush with baking soda. Or soak in vinegar first.

  • @aidairis2996
    @aidairis2996 4 місяці тому

    Belíssimos geodos

  • @icatz
    @icatz 4 місяці тому +1

    Pretty babies.

  • @jeannenebabor7897
    @jeannenebabor7897 Місяць тому

    My class was given a few of these but I haven’t figured out how to open them. I live in a very small apartment with no access to a saw. Is there another way to open them? Not sure what kind they are.