Onyx, Blue Chalcedony & Carnelian • A Closer Look At The Rocks
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- In this video we look at some of the rocks Benny and I found at our camp site, from common opal to blue chalcedony and everything in between, as well as talking about what makes an agate an agate, and how I clean the few I find.
I hope you enjoy, thanks for checking it out. Happy rock times everyone.
Thank you massively to Mr Symon Sheppard for all of his help imparting his rock and mineral knowledge to each of us! Check out his craftsmanship at his channel
/ @symonsheppard5519
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I love watching your videos ,your enthusiasm and love for Earth’s precious bounty is infectious! So informative and helpful....thank you.
Oh what a beautiful comment, thank you so much. Very very grateful 😊
Love that blue...love your stuff kick on love it
Thank you Stewart!
YEESSS ....I LOVE THE BLUE~S
You guys had a nice find.im excited just watching your vid,,,
THANK YOU
Woh, first again! , getting creepy like I'm stalking. LOL big time.
Yet again another good video some amazing pieces in that collection, I may be wrong but I'm sure I saw several pieces of common Opal in some of the larger pieces.
A big thank you for the mention, I don't ever seek any reward for helping others understand, I'm by no means an authority nor am I anywhere near being an expert in this field, I am passionate about the beauty held within rocks and never tire of looking at them, many times you can see different things when you look at the same rock repeatedly over time.
My only regret about being a rock nut is not having the access to the natural resources like you, that is why I love these videos , even though I am envious and shout at the screen when you are picking up a rock and I thought you were going for a different one.
A big kudos to you and your channel and a huge thank you for making this old man happy.
Stay safe.
Hey Symon! Oh man I know you help just cause you like to, just wanted to say thank you, it’s very much deserved dude.
Yeah I think there’s a fair bit more common opal in this batch then what I first thought.
Oh and trust me, I wish I could make a video where I picked up each one and shared it but it would go for hours. I’d love it but I’m not sure others would.
Seriously, thanks for everything mate!
I also learn from you as Rookie learns so do I. I also do not have the resources that he is blessed with and really do not have the budget to travel long distances for the hunt. But it is so rewarding a hobby I will live with what I do find. Thanks to you Mr. Sheppard.
Wow awesome..ilove it
very good
Thank you, very lucky 😁
I love rocks! Thanks for sharing yours.
Thank you for watching 😁
that dark chalcedony with the flash in it looks like it might be a fire agate. fire agates have a thin film of iron oxide that either coats botryoidal features or infiltrates cracks in chalcedony then gets sealed in by more chalcedony. this causes the agate to have flashes of iridescence that start on the yellow end of the spectrum but transitions to other colors like red, orange, green, and blue. also that chunk of chalcedony at the 3 minute mark that you say is not an agate is an agate. its called a moss agate. basically fractured pieces of minerals and mineral oxides get suspended in the chalcedony and creates a fibrous look inside of it. also a good resource if you are looking to learn more information about agate forms types and formation i would highly recommend the book "agates inside out" by Karen A. Brzys. that book has so much information on the different type of agates it is unbelievable. it teaches you not only about agates but teaches you how to differentiate the different forms of agate and other agate look a likes, like jasper, chalcedony, petrified wood, chert, flint, opal, etc... sorry for the word wall! and as a fellow rookie rockhound keep up the good work! love your videos and wish i had access to the agates you have over there.
Oh dude thank you massively for the very welcome word wall! So that big bit was an agate! A moss agate! Haha! Oh geeze I always learn best from calling things the wrong thing, I love learning that way. Thank you for the help brother!
And that book! I so can’t wait to read it. Gonna add it to my Christmas wish list ASAP! Wait... is she the “agate lady”?
She’s like a wizard of agate knowledge!
Thanks for the support mate! Until next time, happy rock times dude!
Awesome thank you❤️❤️❤️Bertha is Amazing!
Thank you 😁😁😁👍👍👍
More good learning for this old fella, so thanks again my friend.
Thank you very much Wayne! 😁👍
Love the iridescent rock! Gorgeous, one and all of your finds! Very nice indeed. Such a sweet end to your video and we'd like to thank you for taking us along with you, your mate and your sweet families. YOU ROCK! 😊
Oh thank you for the kind words Lizzy, as always 🙏
Rookie Rockhounding, you are so very welcome. Enjoy your weekend!
beautiful love rocks
Thank you 😁
I live in Pennsylvania USA and have no clue where to go for a day of rock hounding. So I'll love the thrill and excitement through your videos. Your chill dude keep up the fantastic work.
Oh thank you so much for the kind message! I would say google your local area and the words rocks and minerals, or fossicking and see if that helps maybe. Or if there’s a lapidary club in your area they are full of people who know what’s in your area and are always super helpful.
I hope that helps a bit 😊
@@Rookie_Rockounding thanks! I'll have to look a little harder. I've also heard that clubs are one of the ways to go.
Thank you for being so "human". We rookies learn by our mistakes and I, like you readily admit my mistakes. The only stupid question is the one we don't ask is a favorite phrase of mine. Thanks again for sharing.
Oh man thank you E.D Law, that’s a really kind comment mate. Who knows how many people wanted to ask the question if no one does. Thanks man 👍
Beautiful finds, Maverick. 😉
Haha, thanks Lizzy 😉
Rookie Rockhounding, just testing out your new moniker. I hope you like it and that it's o.k., with you that I use it. If it gets old or tiering, just let me know and I'll drop it but I do think it's suits you well. 😊
Haha! No no! I think it’s awesome Liz! So good! 😂
Rookie Rockhounding , good! 😉😊😂👍🏼
I especially like the blue and green or milky white chalcedony... the fireless Opal!
congratulations on your findings and keep on searching.
Thank you very much Rebecca! The search must go on 😁
BEAUTIFUL PIECES❤
I love the big ice blue rock you showed very pretty it is likely a opal with no schiller
Oh man how pretty is is hey. Actually to be honest I haven’t scratch tested it to see if it is or not haha! Maybe I should... 🧐
I’m pretty sure though just from the feel of it that it’s chal.
Nice follow up my bro. Some real nice pieces and a very well put together video. Also I agree on Simon being a real help to us rock fiends😉
I meant Symon! Sorry Symon, darn predictive text!
Thank you Rob! Thanks for the kind words too man, and yeah, how good is Symon, 👌
Hope you’re keepin well my friend!
Yall got some gems hard work but looks like it is paying off thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching Molly! We definitely are spoilt rock hunters out this way.
Have a great weekend 😁👍
130 is opal bro. Sweet. Now a rock grinder and take your time. Nice pieces
Thanks Jason, thanks heaps 👍
Hey Rookie great rocks! I could watch 'rock' video's all day. I bring my haul back home and sit down just like you're doing and examine each and every treasure I've picked up in detail! I never get bored of it. I then inflict my discoveries on anyone nearby and shove a rock under their nose and point out all the 'amazing' 'beautiful' details. I went for a quick hunt yesterday and picked up three stones with similar characteristics to you opally looking flash one at 1:20 in your video with orange iridescent inclusions. I really do think it could be opal, based on nothing but guessing! From what I can guess I'm hunting about two hours north west of you. I'll try and get my sister to help me make a little video of them so you can see what I mean. We had to give up the hunt because a storm rolled in but I can't wait to get back out there and find some more because I think I've found a little 'outcrop' of the stuff. Keep up with the video's Rookie, I love it!! Thank-you so much!
Haha! Yep, my girlfriend has a Way of saying she’s seen enough rocks for one day, without even having to use words hahaha! I annoy her with it daily I reckon. She’s a good sport though, puts up with me and my addiction 😁
That’s cool you found some similar with the iridescent quality to them! They’re just mesmerising when you find them hey. I think they’re opal, I’m hoping so anyway, no matter what, they’re a treasure!
Oh and that storm was vicious yesterday! Always love a good storm but not while hunting for pretty rocks! 😖
Love love Kawaii
Hi, I'm by no means an expert, I just love rocks and the majority of my knowledge has been gained by holding the very rock and working it, pictures in books tend to show the very best specimens and often what we find or buy, ( yes buy, I have to buy all of my rocks there are very few here in England ) has only a slight resemblance to the reference picture, equally the beautiful depth of colour and details seen when turning in the light cannot be appreciated on a screen, much to my disappointment.
It would be really cool for you if you had found an outcrop, be selfish at first and get your fill, that may sound strange but that's what everyone else would do, just human nature I suppose, just like envy and jealousy which are the two feelings I have right now.
I would love to see what you have found and if I can't help then I'm sure there will be someone who can.
A big thank you for considering me though, you have made my day.
Happy hunting and happier discovering what you've found after the cleanup.
@@Rookie_Rockounding It was so disappointing when the storm cut things short but the rain has hopefully exposed some more for next time.! I am so intrigued I can't wait to get back there. Could it be a 'new' type of 'agate/opal' not yet recognised??? The pieces I have are not exactly the same as yours but the orange is vivid and the similarity to the Jasper yours seems to be in is very similar to the rocks found alongside mine. What shall we call it...Queensland Flash Agate?? My hubby is supportive too. He makes the right noises when I ask him to admire every little pebble lol.
Hahahaha! “He makes the right noises” 🤣😂🤣😂! Hahaha! that is the best! Oh bless them for bein so kind to support us through our rock madness 😁
Okay, so I reckon you do what Symon says, gather what you can!!!! Hahahahaha! But seriously, my mind did the same thing, “maybe I’ve discovered something new!?”
To be honest I reckon it could be. Could you imagine discovering fire agate in Qld!!!!
And yes. Yes if it does happen to be agate with flash, it shall henceforth be known as QFA, Queensland Flash Agate! Discovered by no other than rookie and Kawaii! 😁
I forgot to mention I would love to see some footage of the stuff you got. Have a great week Kawaii!
Thank You ; for the time you spend editing and recording these vids. It takes time I know and some expense. You learn then teach me. Havagudun brother!
Oh thank you mate, I really enjoy the whole process, it just makes it so much more rewarding to know people actually enjoy them too.
Have a rad day mate!
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A new video from RR, must mean it's Friday again! Thanks for showing us the finds from the camping trip. From my own experiences I know that trying to film cool "scenes" can definitely be a laughable situation, whenever I try it just cannot take myself seriously and bust up laughing. (Yes, creepy! hahaha) Woot~ Nothing like waking up to some early morning rock porn, am starting to look forward to my Friday mornings! Woohoo~ Love stones like bertha, personally I like to polish up the outside edges of the opening and any angled structures but leave the vug natural with any drusy quartz or botryoidal formations intact. Really beautiful stuff IMO! Not sure if i'm normal or not compared with most rockhounds, I collect em as fast and furious as possible and may check a few out while collecting, but then I don't look at em again until am deciding what to do with it, (cut polish, tumble or just clean and display), they just sit in 19liter/5gallon buckets which is really sad. So much beauty hidden in a bucket, guess I gonna have to cut, polish etc faster! haha
The rains (its 3 celsius this morning) have come up here so it's time for me to put on the wetsuit and get into those mountain creeks and find some freshly exposed carnelian magic! Hopefully get a good day of video to post in the next month or so. Really enjoy your posts sir and grateful for the time and effort you put in to create, edit the videos and post for our entertainment. Look forward to your next adventure. Hope you have a super weekend my friend~
Heyyyyy Shaughn!
Oh man I love that you know they’re comin out Friday morning haha! Some good ol’ rock porn haha!
Oh I think the cool thing about starting to make these videos is that I do get to have a super better look at all of them after I get them cleaned off. But I would normally do what you do, put them in they’re containers and into the shed. This helps me have a digital catalogue I guess ha!
Oh man I would love to head out doin some carnelian hunting! Would love to see your area if you get a chance to get some footage mate! I haven’t been out in about a month now, been doing assignments for my diploma so I’m eager for a hunt!
All the best of luck my friend and may your buckets be full!!!
Thanks again for your support Shaughn!
Beautiful my love!!!!😍😘😋
Love ur stuff!!! Keep rockn!!!!
Hi Rookie, I just replied to Symon's last comment and copied and pasted the address (I'm sure there's an easier way but I don't know what I'm doing) to a little video my sister just put up from Saturday. It's not the best but it is a bit of a preview of where we were finding the rocks we've been talking about....
Love love Kawaii
Awesome! Can’t wait to see it Kawaii!!!
I’ll head on over now and have a look 😁😁😁 thanks heaps for sharing!
For sure Symon is a great commenter on many channels including me
Yeah, very important part of the community hey.
Good job.
Thank you DEAD POOL!!!!!!
@@Rookie_Rockounding You're welcome. I have one question ... is black onyx stone an agate family? Can I call it black calsedony?
Good question brother, i guess if the whole thing is black it would be black chalcedony... onyx from what I have read is just the chalcedony with the parallel lines... but I’m still learning so I’m not too sure haha! Sorry mate. If you find out, let me know okay 👍👍👍
It may be a lot more complicated than that though, all the images I see online show mainly black stuff so it’s odd. Hmmm...
@@Rookie_Rockounding I like your answer, brother ... yes, that's right, real black onyx shows a parallel line. whether black onyx without parallel lines has received treatment?
Ah okay, cool, thanks man, there’s so much to learn hey.
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You have some real nice rocks, whatever you call them.
Thank you Kathy 😁👍
Rookie Rockhounding you are welcome.
So enjoy your videos! What brand of tile saw do you use? So lucky where you are,
Thank you Allyson, so it’s called a Clipper TT 180 BM. Or you can google “clipper tile saw” and it should show it. I hope that helps. 😊
Mantap bung,aku suka banget nonton nih video 👍
Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked it my friend 👍
swathi chinukulu
I’m not sure what that means, I couldn’t translate it but I’m hoping it says something nice haha! Thank you😁
My dear os beautiful
Alê Garimpo de Pedras
Thank you 😁
Visionary agate, plume agate, stellar agate, fire agate, the list goes on.
There’s so many different types hey, so many ways of saying “pretty form of quartz”. Either way, I love learning about each one and their characteristics. Thanks for watching Jason 👍
Fire opal in that seam!
take that one to somebody could pay for fuel for a year!
Another fine video clip Rookie, showcasing many treasures as usual! You showed a number of rocks we would probably call Agates up here in Michigan. The water levels at around 5:00 and another with what appeared to be fortification banding shortly after, and what appeared to me to be another water level only with a little more color at around 7:13. I love the Carnelians, which we supposedly have up here, although I have never encountered yet, however I am a rookie too, and it may take a while. Anyway the Thanksgiving weekend is coming up here, and I can't take it anymore, gonna have to make a drive to Lake Michigan and do a little hunting even though we have snow on the ground! Have a good weekend!
Ed Truitt
That's a famous area my friend, I know it's a vast area but it is a very popular hounding area, mostly for specific rocks like the state rock or agate, whatever that area is known for.
I wish you every success in your endeavours but may I suggest that you check what rocks are found in the area and familiarise yourself with how they look , view loads of pictures on Google, choose your area carefully, preferably where the rocks get moved about and added to, finally choose your hunting time well, if you go late afternoon someone else may have beaten you to the target.
Good luck and wrap up warm, happy hounding.
@@symonsheppard5519 thanks for the tips, you're right that I am in a very good area for certain stones. Living in the Kalamazoo area puts me about 30 miles from Lake Michigan where I can find the state stone-Petoskey stone, Lightning stones, Jasper, Unikite, Chalcedony, although not as cool as what Rookie finds, and other cool stuff. My first love is for the Agates though, and that requires a trip to the Upper Peninsula about a 6 hour drive. The wife and I just started exploring up there this year. Next year will be a longer trip to the Lake Superior shore (for Agates), and into the Keweenau copper country for a wide variety of minerals. Well thanks for your input Symon, and for letting me bend your ear about my love for this great pass time.
Hey Ed! Thank you mate, and yeah, I always want to call things agate but get worried I may be wrong and get told off haha! But yes, those are waterline agate, and I’m glad you spotted the other little fella with it in there, I love that one. I love the Carnelians, so much so that I think my favourite colour is now orange haha! Oh and blue... and opalescence... if that’s even a colour 🤣
Have a great time out there lookin for them pretty rocks my friend! May your pockets be full!!!!!!
Ed Truitt
Ed, trust me when I say , if I could travel six hours and be in a prime picking area I would be camping there every weekend .
Those agates are very highly prized and are even bought and sold as a commodity especially the larger ones, when you do go looking please bear this in mind, most people are looking for the tell tale signs of banding or ridges in the surface, there are many ways to hunt, most look for colour and fist size pieces and literally stumble across smaller ones as they go, use your imagination , where would you walk , if you would so would most people, choose harder routes and look at bigger stones, you will soon get the hang of texture, the ones that are not good you won't notice after a while, flipping rocks can also be productive, don't be afraid to get wet or dirty, take a heavy duty holder , stiff brush and strong flashlight, wet any potential trophies and use the light held against the surface, it's surprising what can be hidden.
Good luck both of you and welcome to this addictive hobby.
Nice blue agate..norine here...
That stone with the opal sparkle looks like a piece of boulder opal (look up Koroit boulder opals) .
Hey I’ll look that up for sure 😉👌
Holy crap your rocks are amazing, you find such gorgeous rocks man! You seriously ROCK! Learning something in every video! What do you do with all of your rocks? I've always heard an agate is based on the person, but I agree with you on the banding! What does the baking soda and water do, after the citric acid step? Would love to see them cut! Taking the day off tomorrow from watching videos to go out rock hunting! Exciting times!
Dude, seriously Nicolas, I’ve been working today and seeing your comments come through on all the different videos but (I haven’t been able to respond because I’m at work), I have to say man, it’s been so so soooooo frikin cool hearing about you dredging through my old videos. It’s really genuinely made my day. I want to get back to each of them, but until I can, just know that you’ve sorta brought me back through the journey of this channel with you. It’s really been such a great experience. I genuinely want to thank you. From the bottom of my heart mate, (I know it sounds cheesy but), you’ve made me remember why I started this. You really have brother. Thank you, thank you, triple gazillion thank you mate. You’re gonna love this hobby. Welcome to hounding dude!!! Again, thank you 🙏👊
So much! You’ve made an Aussie rock nerd a happier man today.
@@Rookie_Rockounding Trust me when I say that your reply just made my day as well. Different time zones, plus I'm retired so I have a lot of free time to learn and grow through your experiences and journeys. Comment when you have time, family and work are important! I look forward to your work, I'm learning a lot. For me rock hunting started about a month ago when I experienced the healing powers of crystals in my house, all the way up to last night where my wife said "wow, your really going to look at those rocks instead of my naked ass walking by" lol, I broke out dying! I'm going rock hunting with my family today at our cabin up north by the beach, small lake, but still fun to grow and learn, plus doing it with my wife and kids is priceless! See you back tomorrow, and I'm excited to share what we find today! It really means a lot to hear you say that, made my week!
Some of my most “Rookie” explanations... sorry, I get distracted while looking at the rocks and talking 😂
Happy rock times to all of y’all
Understand the distraction sir. Beautiful things, places and people tend to have that effect on me as well. ✔👍
Wow, you are really cleaning up in that creek. Beautiful stuff again! That blue though! I would love to see some of that material made into cabochons.
Oh could you imagine how pretty it would be! 😳💎
I won’t be doing anything to it for probably some years to come, unless I gave it to someone who knew what they were doing. I’d hate to destroy it hey.
Thank you!
Rookie Rockhounding
There is one problem I have always considered when going to cut some pure mineral or quartz crystals, the people who don't know about rocks think they are made of plastic or glass and it's very hard convincing some people they are rocks.
Wish I were closer. I'd happily volunteer!
That’s true hey, people probably wouldn’t believe it was a stone if it’s all one colour with no impurities. I never thought of that before dude, food for thought definitely 👍
Haha! Oh if you were I’d be up for swing how it went 😁
Opals might be my first love...or was it coffee..lol..anyway nice video!
Hahaha!! Hilarious! I do adore me some opal, I think they’re my favourite of the pretty stones. Even the common ones are beautiful. 😁👍
I thought, common opal had no fire play and was White here in the states I think that color we call fire opal I would definitely get that piece checked by someone with knowledge on fire opals great hunt thanks for taking us
Paulette Campbell
You are absolutely correct to a point but common Opal (aka potch) can be almost any colour.
Fire Opal is normally a single colour, red or Amber would be my best description.
Precious Opal is the multi coloured type with flashes of brilliance.
There is more than likely a better or easier to understand explanation but I consider this to be a fair representation of Opal types.
Thanks Paulette,
Yeah so I’m finding that there’s a bunch of different common opal types out here, (still trying to identify them haha), but from what I’ve been told, the flash is only ever within the fracture lines with this type of stuff, and without the other side pressed against it to help with the refraction, it would loose it’s flash. I’m pretty sure. There’s still so much for me to learn. But to be honest, fire opal was my first thought too, I just can’t say it definitely is haha! If that makes sense. Thank you for watching and for the comments, I do love me some rock talk. 😁
Thank Symon, yeah I can’t say either of the opals in here are fire, I don’t know that we get fire opal out here, but they come close in some aspects but not others.
Thanks for your help brother!
Mais um inscrito 😁
Hey thank you very much!! 😁
Bands make'er 💃
That little one could be a boulder opal
I’m not too sure but it definitely looks like it could be especially on this video. 😁
Sweet finds, enjoyed the vid once again. What did ya mean, last of the vids ? 👊🍻
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I'm gonna do my comment-while-I-watch thing for this video.
Benny's Biggy! Wow! If you had access to a big saw I'd cut that one just on one side of the clear seam then grind to it. Of course, it's never that simple.....
Yes, iridescent is the right word, but you can also use opalescent. :) Nice piece bro!
The next one, my first I thought is landscape agate. Look for a scene in the stone, and try to emphasize it before tumbling. Could have potential!
I learned something from you about silica minerals! You're correct, the waterline pieces are onyx! Thanks mate!
Agates for daaaaaays, "boogering" is skin deep, cut that bebe open and see her true colours!
:D Hahaha! Keep doing explanations! When you rewatch them, you'll figure out how you want to organize them, and eventually you'll have your style of breakin it down, down! You did use a lovely piece to demonstrate how chalcedony can have colour but no lines! What a beaut!
I'd call the next guy your "Falcon Head" piece. A couple ways you hold it (5:06) I see a falcon head. Nuther Nicey
6:08 *That* one's gonna tumble up nice!
I'd still posit your Chip of Rhyolite could be stromatolite.
Bertha, Niiiiiiiiiiiice piece man! Lol, point of nomenclature tho, a vug is a void that has opened in county rock and filled with successive sedimentation (halite, selenite, carbonates, etc) or hydrothermal mineralization (quartz, carbonates, fluorite, etc). Since what you have there is otherwise a sedimentary nodule that simply didn't fill the original vesicle, you have a geode!
More awsomeness as always dude! Keep houndin!
Okay hold up, I’ll watch and read at the same time 😁👍
Thirst Fast
Oh man thank you dude for the break down, love it mate! Ah yes haha! The “vug” text 😖😖😖 I meant to remove that in the last edit I did and then noticed it was still on there on UA-cam hahaha! Good pick up brother 👌
That falcon head! Yessss! I didn’t see that before! Oh and landscape agate just makes sense doesn’t it. Thanks dude!
Haha how long winded was that explanation 😂🤣😂
Ah yes, the rhyolite/stromatolite one, so even when filming it I talked about that it could be either of two things but it got even more long winded than the agate description haha! But definitely could be, I just couldn’t explain it properly in the text at the bottom. Totally thought of you though when I filmed it brother!
Thank you again for taking the time to make such a helpful comment good sir! Have an awesome weekend and I will chat soon 👍👍👍
I see you find some good stuff ! what area ?
nw prospecting and outdoors
Thank you, yeah we’re very lucky where I am. I’m in south east Queensland Australia. 😁
Actually, agate DOES NOT need bands! The term 'agate' means that the chalcedony is translucent to semi-transparent, then it is called agate instead of jasper or onyx. So that light blue translucent stone at 3:50 is agate.
I thought common opal had no flash? The one with the beautiful iridescent flash looks like fire opal? I'm more than likely wrong but it is very nice. All of the specimens have something unique to each of them, thank you for sharing your horde.
Thank you Sare, yeah it’s an odd one that piece, it seems like it might be fire opal but I wasn’t too sure and didn’t want to say it was if anyone thought it wasn’t haha! Thank you for your input 😁😁😁
Thank you for your support! 👍
Most of the carnelian i find has that white husk on it
Oh really? See I haven’t seen this first hand before, maybe because the pieces I’ve found have sorta had it tumbled off? Don’t know but it’s gotta be a cool one to cut I reckon 🤞
May I ask why do you use citric acid and baking soda? Nice rocks.. Thanks
Ah yes, so it’s to clean the rocks of any creek scum that’s hard to clean off, or any staining that’s only on the outside of the rock. I use Citric Acid because it’s not dangerous, vinegar works the same too, and then the bi-carb soda and water mixture is used to neutralise any residue of the acids that are still on the rocks. But always clean off the bicarb soda really well because it can leave a white residue.
So yeah, basically to clean them even better than just soapy water does, without being as harsh as muriatic acid.
I hope that helps mate 👍
@@Rookie_Rockounding Thank you very much for the explanation. Nice!
Umm, maybe I'm wrong. Looking at one of the pieces I've got more closely it could be fire agate...it seems too hard for opal, I tried to scratch it with a piece of chalcedony and couldn't. The other pieces seem softer though and have some white and blue tinged stuff as well. Rookie do you know if agate and opal be found together? Maybe Symon knows?
Ah yes, the age old question of fire agate or fire opal... I wish I could help you there but I’m still trying to figure it out. I do know though that we aren’t meant to have fire agate in Australia, so it’s a hard one to say. Like you said with yours, mine is harder to scratch then normal common opal so it’s really difficult to say what it is. The quest for answer goes on haha! Happy rock times Kawaii!
Thanks again for another great video! I have a question. You said you leave your rocks in citric acid for 3 days, then bi-carb for 3. Do you experience any drying out of your rocks or a white film on them afterwards? I seem to find that happening and I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if that's normal
Marlaina Atkins
Hi, are you scrubbing the rocks after the bicarbonate soak, if you don't use soap and water and give them a good scrub after the neutralising stage when they dry there will be bicarbonate residue on them, I'm assuming that you have forgotten this part.
My preferred method, soak rocks overnight.
Scrub the next day to remove all mud and debris.
Soak if required in your preferred acid solution.
Transfer from tub to neutralise acid in second tub.
After neutralising is complete, transfer to soapy water and scrub with stiff bristled brush.
Finally rinse with running water, if it's hot water the stones will dry faster.
Use either bright sunlight or a very strong torch and inspect your freshly cleaned rocks for windows, fissures and hidden beauty.
@@symonsheppard5519 That right there is a good method.
Thanks Marlaina! Yes there has been times where I did experience that but it was because I hadn’t done what Symon said... wait... that is the best... “Symon says”! Hahaha! Oh god, simple things hey. Anyway, yeah, have a look at what Symon mentions and when I do it that way I always seem to get a much better result. Not doing anything wrong, just learning better ways of doing it so to speak.
Take care and happy rock times. 😁
Dude we totally need to make a segment called “Symon Say’s” haha! Thank you for the super mega help mate!
Thirst Fast
Thanks man, I appreciate your comment.
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The black rock with the flashes looks a lot like the fire agate we have here in the US. Not very common over here to find it stuck to an opaque silicate like that jasper material you have there, but the iridescence on your stone looks like it's coming from a coating on the layer below the clear material, much the same way it does in fire agate here. Our fire agate rough is usually clear white or cloudy chalcedony around the parts that aren't iridescent. You can see the rough and the polished material here... ua-cam.com/video/245_hcgzxB8/v-deo.html.
Ah yeah like the stuff on Marks minerals, beautiful stuff out in the states mate. It definitely has that similar fire colour range too. The camera doesn’t do it any justice though. Thanks for the comment and the help hey 👍
fire agate is a possibility, however search engine for Australian Opal with brown matrix... I have several purchased from the mine owner and they are just like that in the video.
if I could recall the name I'd state it.
what area of the world was this rockhounding done? this will help to find answers.
Have you come across agate fossils,(agatised fossils),or fossils associated with agate,like I do in London,if you want a look at London agates,check out my site on Flickr,"Thames rocks".hope it's a good year for you down under,cheers liam
I found a UA-cam clip that may interest you. There are only pictures no talking which is a bit*h. First Call to The Universe - Mar 26, 2018 Titled: Gem Silica. I know you have found some very similar gems.
It was creepy for me too. Lol
CHECK OUT bLACK oPAL dIRECT! YOU MIGHT HAVE ONE THERE AND IT MAY BE WORTHA LOT TAKE YOUR TIME TO CHECK IT!
Hey Dennis! Yes! I love Justin from BOD, such a great channel.
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I'm pretty sure the first one is a baked potato.
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Thank you!