Prospecting adventure in Southern Oregon. Follow Dusty Laws as he shows you how to find Sunstones and see the finished gems that sell for $1000 a caret.
Had a great time in Oregon. I'm making another video to cover more prospecting tips for sunstones and I'm making a shorter version of this video. They should be out soon. Looking forward to your comments.
Hey, great explanation of formation and content if sun stones. You were organized, thorough, and full of helpful tips and techniques. So thanks for all that. Really.
Thank you Gerald for the tour of the neighborhood and explanations. I look forward to my trip to the area and you helped me to understand what to expect. What a beautiful place. Thank you very much.
Yes I just gave you the exact location and how to find them. When you dig in the draw pay close attention for a larger gravel layer. Itll be tiny travels packed into a layer. That's the decomposed layer where the bulk are at. If you hit a layer where your not finding anything dig a little deeper and look for another band of that dark stuff. Good luck and good hunting.
I wonder if you seen my half filled in pit there in the draw. You should definitely dig in the draw. Notice up by the porta toilet you can see the cap rock flow. Walk down the draw just past the part where a secondary draw intersects. You'll see it. I've pulled so many great stones out of there. Up to a couple inches in length and width. Most are larger than your finding.
Whats a draw? Sorry I haven't had this good a laugh in a long time. I suggest reading at least one book of geology before you set foot in the wild. This is for your own safety.
@@rosemaryadamson5176 your dumb. You know what I was saying. If the information and the genuine gift of sharing knowledge is beyond you.. Your comment was shallow, petty and rude. I’m a retired wildland firefighter for the record. Your told to evacuate and run from the woods when it’s dangerous. I made a career out of making people safe again. Pfft! You shouldn’t have a keyboard. It’s dangerous to stick your fingers and foot in your mouth like that.. Now I dig gemstones and hunt for wild culinary foods in the forest for a living. 🤷♂️ What are you, a teacher? Those who can’t do… Correct others on the internet? Hope you at least get paid for your day job. 🤷♂️
I believe you are the Idiot. That wasn't a message for you but what it did do was give me insight into your lack of character and knowledge. If your living off the land as you say you are good luck to you. Your going to need it
Driving there with my 12 year old son for spring break. Is it hard to find , or are the gravel roads marked. I am a little nervous about getting lost. We are staying in plush 2 nights so we will leave plush early so we can mine and leave by 4 and be back in plush hopefully well be4 night.
There is a new discovery in Ethiopia of sunstone just as big and red , they find sunstone all the way down to Mexico, mostly champagne but , I don’t be it is that rare, it’s a form of labradorite, it is just not dug like a major gemstone is
$200 a belt run at Spectrum. They have different prices for different areas to dig per day. Dust Devil cost $80 a belt run. You get to keep most of what you find digging in their mine run material. You pay 1/2 wholesale for the big colored stones.
Made one today and went out there, it's hard not to pick up what falls through a 1/4" screen but was thoroughly impressed with a couple lazy hours of shallow digging & screening. I live in Lakeview so I'll be out there a lot.
Sunstones are very weak comparred to agates or any other type of mineral. Sunstones are all over that area, but are small and of very low quality for the most part. Hard to find any of real value. Ben there, done that.
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Howdy! You're living my dream! Wish I could get out there like you! Keep on diggin', dude!!
Had a great time in Oregon. I'm making another video to cover more prospecting tips for sunstones and I'm making a shorter version of this video. They should be out soon. Looking forward to your comments.
Don't bother mate its the worse video on the Internet
Hey, great explanation of formation and content if sun stones. You were organized, thorough, and full of helpful tips and techniques. So thanks for all that. Really.
Thank you Gerald for the tour of the neighborhood and explanations. I look forward to my trip to the area and you helped me to understand what to expect. What a beautiful place. Thank you very much.
The find of my Discovery in my Hometown like no other in this World + + +
Excellent video of a beautiful stone!😇
Great info, really enjoyed your video. cant wait to take a trip out there this year :)
Glad to hear from you. Hope you have fun there like I did. I can't stress enough you will be in the desert and a long way from water and food.
This was so informative. Thank you!
I’ll be checking to see these places this spring. Sorry to see these two are the only videos you have put out.
Thanks for the tour!
Yes I just gave you the exact location and how to find them. When you dig in the draw pay close attention for a larger gravel layer. Itll be tiny travels packed into a layer. That's the decomposed layer where the bulk are at. If you hit a layer where your not finding anything dig a little deeper and look for another band of that dark stuff. Good luck and good hunting.
Not paying twice . Thank you.
I saw you at Denny's this morning
Than you for checking in. I will post a list of coming attractions for my subscribers next week.
Very enjoyable...Thanks!
I wonder if you seen my half filled in pit there in the draw. You should definitely dig in the draw. Notice up by the porta toilet you can see the cap rock flow. Walk down the draw just past the part where a secondary draw intersects. You'll see it. I've pulled so many great stones out of there. Up to a couple inches in length and width. Most are larger than your finding.
what's a draw?
Whats a draw? Sorry I haven't had this good a laugh in a long time. I suggest reading at least one book of geology before you set foot in the wild. This is for your own safety.
@@rosemaryadamson5176 your dumb. You know what I was saying. If the information and the genuine gift of sharing knowledge is beyond you.. Your comment was shallow, petty and rude. I’m a retired wildland firefighter for the record. Your told to evacuate and run from the woods when it’s dangerous. I made a career out of making people safe again. Pfft! You shouldn’t have a keyboard. It’s dangerous to stick your fingers and foot in your mouth like that.. Now I dig gemstones and hunt for wild culinary foods in the forest for a living. 🤷♂️ What are you, a teacher? Those who can’t do… Correct others on the internet? Hope you at least get paid for your day job. 🤷♂️
I believe you are the Idiot. That wasn't a message for you but what it did do was give me insight into your lack of character and knowledge. If your living off the land as you say you are good luck to you. Your going to need it
@@rosemaryadamson5176 ok Karen, your dog is probably cold.
And if you ever wanna do a collaboration video let me know, I'll join you and show you first hand what we can pull from the ground out there.
Driving there with my 12 year old son for spring break. Is it hard to find , or are the gravel roads marked. I am a little nervous about getting lost. We are staying in plush 2 nights so we will leave plush early so we can mine and leave by 4 and be back in plush hopefully well be4 night.
Buy these rough gems from miners & have it cut from gem cutters and get it made into beautiful jewelries.We could help you if you need assistant.
Thank you for this video you made my day!
There is a new discovery in Ethiopia of sunstone just as big and red , they find sunstone all the way down to Mexico, mostly champagne but , I don’t be it is that rare, it’s a form of labradorite, it is just not dug like a major gemstone is
Did I understand correctly that it cost $200 a day but then you have to pay again if you find something big?
$200 a belt run at Spectrum. They have different prices for different areas to dig per day. Dust Devil cost $80 a belt run. You get to keep most of what you find digging in their mine run material. You pay 1/2 wholesale for the big colored stones.
great video. Thank you
Tasty treats in Oregon!
Is the public area free pickings? Or is it still a pay site?
I'll tell ya bring a 1/4in classifier. I'd suggest a metal screen classifier.
Made one today and went out there, it's hard not to pick up what falls through a 1/4" screen but was thoroughly impressed with a couple lazy hours of shallow digging & screening. I live in Lakeview so I'll be out there a lot.
I will be out that way in a week. Thank you...
Hello Sir, do the stones bleach out from the sun?
No they do not. There are pale yellow with cherry centers and the colors are stable. There are other colors and I believe they arte stable too.
I have to say I do as good in the free collection area than what you paid 200 for.. I prospect the free area annually.
I may be back there after the lock down. Going to Washington and will stop off on the way.
@@geraldburgess4994 Hopefully you make it back out here!
Sunstones are very weak comparred to agates or any other type of mineral. Sunstones are all over that area, but are small and of very low quality for the most part. Hard to find any of real value. Ben there, done that.
Listen up city slickers. 😄😄😄
Hello can you help me please may friend
TELL THEM TOO DO SOME MAINTENANCE ON THEIR OFFIC BLDGS!! FYI !!
Paul, this is mining in the desert. Many city conveniences are not available.
your time and food ect may be cheaper to buy and stay home
Yep, but what an adventure. Money can't buy some things especially family outings.
@@geraldburgess4994 my family will lie on me steal from me, so if i go it to get away from them but yes it be fun
Are you available for Wild West themed birthday parties? Need an old timey gunslinger to pretend to shoot some buffalo and Mexicans and whatnot.
This guy is a flake !!!
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