Mining for Gems with Gigi: Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Mine

Join Gigi as she and the Gem Squad visit Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Mine in Tignall, Georgia! Learn how amethyst forms, see specimens, and meet some of the miners, owners, and fantastic people of Jackson's Crossroads.

[@TheCrystalCollector]

Cool video, think I went there the next day

[@kelliwillis5167]

Cool hat!

[@karliefarrell6710]

Awesome.

[@teresamiller1918]

Enjoyed this!

[@charlesjirkovsky14]

💜💜

[@santiagohills6364]

Whoa 🤩

[@ericritchie9363]

Wow!

[@kamrynhauck8824]

Fascinating!

[@lincolnskiles4274]

You are very knowledgeable.

[@donnaratke3627]

Rotten granite” is a funny phrase

[@tonidooley3491]

I love amethyst!

[@carolinarobel2738]

I’ve been there! Found two smokies and a druzy quartz, but no amethyst.

[@irwinkoss1036]

Are there other places to mine for amethyst in the US?

[@Vl0gWithAb]

Irwin Koss yes, there is in Diamond hill mine just like this one.

[@bridgetkeefe8378]

👍

[@delladach7045]

Where are you going next?

[@JamesBrown-hs6vg]

Is it rotten granite or decomposed granite?

[@keelythompson2389]

Cool

[@enolaschaefer9293]

What should I take with me if I am going mining next weekend?

[@SlightlyQualified]

WATER lol Bamboo for digging so you dont scratch any finds. BOOTS no open toes. Umbrella on a stick for shade. $35 in cash. & WATER!

[@briancampa5802]

What did you find?

[@charlenestanton2237]

Whoa

[@glendouglas1013]

Nice

[@karlipollich9142]

Nice!👍🏻

[@edwardvonrueden4663]

Yeah, that’s awesome swag. Can I get one?

[@porterchamplin6283]

That hole you dug is bigger than you are!