What a great educational video!!! I learned so much and very thankful I watched until the end because my grandmother had a lot of the shell Turquoise jewelry and I had no idea what I had. Most are are pendant with earrings set in silver. I'm glad kept them. Thanks again. See you at the auction tomorrow! :) Hope dinner was super delightful and satisfying.
Great video! I’m new to the rock enthusiasm, and have made jewelry for the last 13 years. Started doing wire wrapping/weaving a few years back, and only started using cabs and stones this last year or so. So much great information you have shared! Thank you.
What an incredible store....thanks for the far away tour.......we've also had a larger crystal singing bowl explode while singing, like the one you showed...shriiek
Awesome video Dave! I always learn something new watching. I'm going to the Great Lakes area in September. Going rock hunting. I'm so excited about the trip. Love the agate snails!
I visited this business when I first moved here in Albuquerque. I was surprised at the high prices and the fact so much was all imported. I was told there were groups that go on hunts if you were interested in joining. Even use their equipment to cut your specimens.
I used to go here every week with my bestie and just browse and get cool stones. The last time i went (several years ago) a lady literally followed me a few feet behind the entire time. I even went as far as to walk across the store, turn around and walk right back to my friend. When i told the cashier about the lady following me, i was told it was the owner of the store. Last time i went, now i go to metaphysical shops for stones, and online or sometimes craft stores for beads. Very disappointing experience.
Love the shopping videos, unlikely I'd ever be able to go to the USA even though I'm 5 min from the border. Great seeing these shops. Even though I've had covid, invaxed aren't allowed to cross and you're not considered fully vaxed unless you get a shot every 3-6 months. Which I'm not bothering with since I've been around coronavirus for the last 8 years of farm work.
Wow, I had no idea that was still going on considering how many have died or been made ill from that. Please, do not comply the US is not worth it. Much Love
Nice video Dave, I'm in Denver now, heading to Monte Vista CO, closer to the border of NM, it's the change I am needing to leave CA I knew I couldn't move and travel etc.. and find a place to stay, came to visit family etc.. in Denver but its like CA price wise I'm hoping to find sn affordable place like I mentioned. Bro if we can start fresh I was having some issues with trust and the people around me, may have skewed my over all thinking, something you said has stuck on my head won't mention here but I got your number still if we can talk and be cool I would like that. Your a good guy do great videos etc.. much respect too brother.. Doug
Those septarian make the coolest book ends ,I think that's what they are called .I seen students in class go directly from the first wheel on the cab King to the zam on polishing wheels and I was actually quite shocked at how how their finished cabs came out . I'll use zam but I always go a bit more in terms of higher grit wheels . I not sure if it's the lighting or vid I can see on a lot of them slabs they need a bit more time . Might be done on a recip or oscillating polisher also .
This couple I knew a few years back had them an amazonite mine in co . They had put together a specimen for years like at least three from what I remember. They sold it for like 50000 at the Deming show ,I was in aw at the money they fetched for it, was like dang that's crazy . I guess most mine owners get that kinda score every once in a while ?
Hi Dave, love your videos. Columbianite and Libyan Desert Glass are actual tektites not pseudotektites for future reference. Agnimanitite is an example of a pseudotektite. Keep the videos coming brother
Oh just in the middle of moving there from MN ! Can't wait they have some stuff we can't find up here prices look hit or miss some of that's cheaper there some is here!
All retail is faced with overhead for stability where "running naked" has all investment is at risk and momentary, not waiting like a baited trap. A rockhound trap... Outside no labels stick and ink fades.
You show the sign outside so clearly for 2 minutes, but not the labels on the stones, we may not know what they are. Hold the label steady for a couple of moments so I can see what it says. Such beautiful stones! I don't know them all and want to read the labels and learn. Thanks.
What you call “pyritized sand dollars” in basalt are actually pyrite suns in coal. Super seven is not 7 different minerals, just hematite and goethite in quartz.
To me, lapis only comes from Afghanistan. Everything else is just Azraai colored material same thing with Chrysoprase only coming from Australia Carnelian only coming from India there’s a lot of material that has similar varieties found around the world, but somewhere like champagne and have to be regional
Almost all my amethyst from Mama's has faded to clear, without being in the sun. Whoever colored their crystals for them in the early 2000's did a horrible job. My citrine from them is also just colored quartz. I used to go there when I was a single mom of four to destress with the minerals. It was such a nice high in the store. Then they moved to a tourist location and I no longer bother. The fake and cheap crystals have taken over the stores and shows bringing down the vibes. Nothing is as it used to be, even nature. Mother is under assault by all this greed in so many ways.
I am not very tech savvy or I would show you pictures of the most beautiful yellow red and pink and green cabochons that I made out of that Mary Ellen Jasper like I said give me a call
My daughter and I like to go there when we are in Albuquerque. They have always been kind and even gave my daughter, who is named Opal, a free opal once.
Absolutely he wanted to buy it buy stuff from him all the time I was given a large bag of valuable turquoise I sell to him and I buy his art all the time
🥱 Lo tocaré todo y me importará un carajo, por eso están en un lugar público. Voy a tocarlo todo, probarlo todo, olerlo todo, no me importa, me veré bien haciéndolo y ganaré dinero haciéndolo también 😉
@@gmdgfp8972 bueno por supuesto en el mundo del rock tocar es de esperar también estos lugares me invitan/pagan para estar ahí toca todo y filma es divertido deberías probarlo alguna vez
I really like when you show the rough rocks too. Glad you found the spray bottle. Makes the rocks pop.
Jesus Christ Marie! They’re Minerals!
@@anonymouslee2061 ok Mr picky. It makes the minerals pop. 😄
What a great educational video!!! I learned so much and very thankful I watched until the end because my grandmother had a lot of the shell Turquoise jewelry and I had no idea what I had. Most are are pendant with earrings set in silver. I'm glad kept them. Thanks again. See you at the auction tomorrow! :)
Hope dinner was super delightful and satisfying.
Great video! I’m new to the rock enthusiasm, and have made jewelry for the last 13 years. Started doing wire wrapping/weaving a few years back, and only started using cabs and stones this last year or so. So much great information you have shared! Thank you.
What an incredible store....thanks for the far away tour.......we've also had a larger crystal singing bowl explode while singing, like the one you showed...shriiek
Awesome video Dave! I always learn something new watching. I'm going to the Great Lakes area in September. Going rock hunting. I'm so excited about the trip. Love the agate snails!
Wow senang sekai aku lihat video ini ,memuaskan hatiku yang kagum atas ciptaan Allah, Alhamdulillah, terimakasih ya Boss
This shop is sooo awesome ❤
I love this place. So much to see and do.
My gosh I love rocks and fossils!!!
I visited this business when I first moved here in Albuquerque. I was surprised at the high prices and the fact so much was all imported. I was told there were groups that go on hunts if you were interested in joining. Even use their equipment to cut your specimens.
Lapis lazuli wow👍
Green opal, beautiful!
I used to go here every week with my bestie and just browse and get cool stones. The last time i went (several years ago) a lady literally followed me a few feet behind the entire time. I even went as far as to walk across the store, turn around and walk right back to my friend. When i told the cashier about the lady following me, i was told it was the owner of the store. Last time i went, now i go to metaphysical shops for stones, and online or sometimes craft stores for beads. Very disappointing experience.
Love the shopping videos, unlikely I'd ever be able to go to the USA even though I'm 5 min from the border. Great seeing these shops. Even though I've had covid, invaxed aren't allowed to cross and you're not considered fully vaxed unless you get a shot every 3-6 months. Which I'm not bothering with since I've been around coronavirus for the last 8 years of farm work.
Wow, I had no idea that was still going on considering how many have died or been made ill from that. Please, do not comply the US is not worth it. Much Love
No need to spread your anti-vaxx opinion here. It's not the places for it.
@@skyscope8409 You're the one dividing. We're just discussing the situation. Watch yourself.
Dave you should paint a 'Lion's Head' on the Pyrite Sand Dollar you have there.
My favorite shop in abq!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lindas ✌✌✌
Nice video Dave, I'm in Denver now, heading to Monte Vista CO, closer to the border of NM, it's the change I am needing to leave CA I knew I couldn't move and travel etc.. and find a place to stay, came to visit family etc.. in Denver but its like CA price wise I'm hoping to find sn affordable place like I mentioned. Bro if we can start fresh I was having some issues with trust and the people around me, may have skewed my over all thinking, something you said has stuck on my head won't mention here but I got your number still if we can talk and be cool I would like that. Your a good guy do great videos etc.. much respect too brother.. Doug
definitely homie hit me up sometime
Those septarian make the coolest book ends ,I think that's what they are called .I seen students in class go directly from the first wheel on the cab King to the zam on polishing wheels and I was actually quite shocked at how how their finished cabs came out . I'll use zam but I always go a bit more in terms of higher grit wheels . I not sure if it's the lighting or vid I can see on a lot of them slabs they need a bit more time . Might be done on a recip or oscillating polisher also .
This couple I knew a few years back had them an amazonite mine in co . They had put together a specimen for years like at least three from what I remember. They sold it for like 50000 at the Deming show ,I was in aw at the money they fetched for it, was like dang that's crazy . I guess most mine owners get that kinda score every once in a while ?
Hi Dave, love your videos. Columbianite and Libyan Desert Glass are actual tektites not pseudotektites for future reference. Agnimanitite is an example of a pseudotektite. Keep the videos coming brother
What’s your opinion on what saffordites are? Tektite or pseudo?
Libyan desert glass is an Impactite
Oh just in the middle of moving there from MN ! Can't wait they have some stuff we can't find up here prices look hit or miss some of that's cheaper there some is here!
awesome enjoy ABQ and when you guys get the chance come visit us in Taos
👍👍👍vendez vous des minéraux par correspondance ?
All retail is faced with overhead for stability where "running naked" has all investment is at risk and momentary, not waiting like a baited trap. A rockhound trap... Outside no labels stick and ink fades.
For lybian glass, it was a meteorite that exploded above the desert, but was as powerful as a bomb.
You show the sign outside so clearly for 2 minutes, but not the labels on the stones, we may not know what they are. Hold the label steady for a couple of moments so I can see what it says. Such beautiful stones! I don't know them all and want to read the labels and learn. Thanks.
Lapidary Dave. Hi. 👋 I’m having a hard time finding Sweet Jim’s Channel. Can you assist?
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@@lapidarydave Thank you, Lapidary Dave. I was using an ‘N’ instead of a ‘&’. 😳
💎❤️👍❤️👍👍
We’re you talking about village originals in Florida ?
yep
Any youngnite agate there if so what were prices like? Any info would help thanks
1) Crystal Quartz
2) Rose Quartz
3) Aventurine
4) Amethyst
5) Labradorite
6) Tiger Eye
7) Hematite
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People who charge exorbitant prices in retail rock shops got some negative karma coming their way that’s BS.
Lol they'll be fine
That’s why I usually shop small online store. I made an amazing purchase just the other day and got 10 specimens for $50 with shipping.
What you call “pyritized sand dollars” in basalt are actually pyrite suns in coal. Super seven is not 7 different minerals, just hematite and goethite in quartz.
🤷🏽♂️
Hi Dave, did you start planning your trip to DC area to visit me yet? :)
not yet unfortunately
@@lapidarydave hopefully one day or we'll cross paths in Tucson when I can go back one day, God willing!
$144 for that tower you picked up! I swear to God I wouldn’t pay $20 for that, crap
The lapis lazuli is original of Afghanistan and Chile
To me, lapis only comes from Afghanistan. Everything else is just Azraai colored material same thing with Chrysoprase only coming from Australia Carnelian only coming from India there’s a lot of material that has similar varieties found around the world, but somewhere like champagne and have to be regional
I have book rock art ✌️oh wow 1 dollar
Mama's a little crazy with her prices
Definitely
Almost all my amethyst from Mama's has faded to clear, without being in the sun. Whoever colored their crystals for them in the early 2000's did a horrible job. My citrine from them is also just colored quartz. I used to go there when I was a single mom of four to destress with the minerals. It was such a nice high in the store. Then they moved to a tourist location and I no longer bother. The fake and cheap crystals have taken over the stores and shows bringing down the vibes. Nothing is as it used to be, even nature. Mother is under assault by all this greed in so many ways.
Small raw of agate 14 usd omg😂
I am not very tech savvy or I would show you pictures of the most beautiful yellow red and pink and green cabochons that I made out of that Mary Ellen Jasper like I said give me a call
ရှာပါတွင်ထွက်ကျောက်အရိုင်ထယ်များမျဝေပေးလိုက်သည်
Lol save your money cause a rock is beautiful if you just pick it up from the very ground your standing on!
saving money is boring spend it on rocks!
They're highly priced and quite snobby the few times i went in.
My daughter and I like to go there when we are in Albuquerque. They have always been kind and even gave my daughter, who is named Opal, a free opal once.
@@Violet-qf8dr that's awesome!
I have had a great experience from start to finish both times I went in.
You SOLD your remaining lapiz to your grandfather when you got it for free? 😂
Absolutely he wanted to buy it buy stuff from him all the time I was given a large bag of valuable turquoise I sell to him and I buy his art all the time
How much was the jaws of a shark hanging up
Ice shop but very very over priced product....
No debes tocar las piezas y mojarlas si no son tuyas que mal educado
🥱 Lo tocaré todo y me importará un carajo, por eso están en un lugar público. Voy a tocarlo todo, probarlo todo, olerlo todo, no me importa, me veré bien haciéndolo y ganaré dinero haciéndolo también 😉
@@lapidarydave Debes aprender a respetar qué pasa si hiciéramos lo mismo con tus cosas
@@gmdgfp8972 bueno por supuesto en el mundo del rock tocar es de esperar también estos lugares me invitan/pagan para estar ahí toca todo y filma es divertido deberías probarlo alguna vez
@@lapidarydave que gracioso
ရှာပါတွင်ထွက်အရိုင်တုံးမျာမျဝေပေ