@@DiggingOutdoors, you're welcome. I have been a "rockhound" for over 56 years and I enjoy watching other "hounds", seeing their finds and sharing what I have learned from my own experiences. Take care and happy hunting!
I have alot at my place in eastern Burke county. I've found a bunch garnets a 8 carot emerald that was low quality and some gold flakes when I started construction of my private shooting range. I just don't know how to read the earth as I dig. Maybe something big I just don't know? I found two low quality diamonds at my mother and father's house nearby that was one a active volcanic mud pit perhaps millions of years ago when I was digging a well for their garden when I was a teenager. We also picked up a good dump truck of pumice out of where we made the garden when I was a kid. Interesting geological anomalies around here.
Is that a dog or a small alpaca? So cute!!! But I love what you gyus are finding, I'm going to have to go there with my kids sometime! Looks like so much fun!
I lived in NC for ten years i used to find all kinds of giant rubies when i was a teenager. The property we owned was full of them. Had i known what i was digging up and playing with i would probably have a nice savings account.😂😂 Most of what i found got sold in a storage auction. Could not afford the bills after becoming homeless 😢
I’m in stony point neighboring town I live a couple minutes from the mine and the river runs behind our property and the biggest finds there are quartz and garnets and sometimes other crystals
The creek is where you stand a chance of finding gems. Just keep in mind that it is salted like the buckets for sale at the sluices. Fun for the kids, but not serious rockhounds.
Not always the case i went down the creek and looked under a large rock and found a huge smoky quartz crystal, and lots of smaller points. Just have to know where to look in the creek.
There's a spot up river where it's salted specifically for educational groups, but the rest of it is natural, save for some crystals that naturally get washed down over time from the educational area
Y'all put too much in the pan. You should be able to use the handles and swirl the pan in the water put about 4 scoops in and go through it. Then repeat
They are open seasonally, if I remember. The creek feels amazing on a hot summer day. Bring swimwear, especially water shoes or better yet neoprene boots so your feet can stay a bit warmer in the really cold water. We were shaded enough that we didn’t need sunscreen. Highly recommend bug spray though. This is a great place to find stuff. The harder you work, the more you find. I found an amazing sapphire and emerald on our first trip.
I grew up and live in hiddenite it's hot and humid in the summer and cold and rainy in the winter but small area and the only big store around that everyone in the county shops at is a small ass wallmart trust me alexander county isn't worth it stay to hickory or wilkes
Not sure how I feel about people doing this - I sure hope you leave land as you found it and didn’t mess up much land - and packed out what trash you brought in - Not sure about this at all
Seeded means that the land owners toss in previously collected rocks and minerals to increase your chances of going home with something nice. Sometimes they are native varieties, but they don't have to be. It also keeps the place from being "picked out". I don't mind seeded locations as long as they don't try to hide the fact that it is seeded.
I grew up in hiddenite and my property has a huge quartz and goshenite vein you can literally look down in the driveway and pick up crystals
Invite us over lol
Hi. If you're hitting glittery, grainy yellow mineral, that's mica schist. That's where you find garnets.
Nice, thanks for the info. I'll remember this when I go back in the spring.
@@DiggingOutdoors, you're welcome. I have been a "rockhound" for over 56 years and I enjoy watching other "hounds", seeing their finds and sharing what I have learned from my own experiences. Take care and happy hunting!
@@C.O.G. hi. Do you have an Instagram page of your finds and knowledge
I have alot at my place in eastern Burke county. I've found a bunch garnets a 8 carot emerald that was low quality and some gold flakes when I started construction of my private shooting range. I just don't know how to read the earth as I dig. Maybe something big I just don't know? I found two low quality diamonds at my mother and father's house nearby that was one a active volcanic mud pit perhaps millions of years ago when I was digging a well for their garden when I was a teenager. We also picked up a good dump truck of pumice out of where we made the garden when I was a kid. Interesting geological anomalies around here.
@SocketSlinger we are in Burke county and would love to check out the location
We have been there as well, we found some amazing pieces!
Is that a dog or a small alpaca? So cute!!! But I love what you gyus are finding, I'm going to have to go there with my kids sometime! Looks like so much fun!
Lol, that's Bean. He's my little digging buddy. You really should go, it was a ton of fun. :)
Bean is a cool dog!
Love the vid. Your content is honest and exciting !
Thank you, I appreciate the compliment. It means a lot to me.
he is cute the little dog
I still haven’t decided if emerald hollow would be worth the drive, thanks for the video
I lived in NC for ten years i used to find all kinds of giant rubies when i was a teenager. The property we owned was full of them. Had i known what i was digging up and playing with i would probably have a nice savings account.😂😂 Most of what i found got sold in a storage auction. Could not afford the bills after becoming homeless 😢
I’m in stony point neighboring town I live a couple minutes from the mine and the river runs behind our property and the biggest finds there are quartz and garnets and sometimes other crystals
The creek is where you stand a chance of finding gems. Just keep in mind that it is salted like the buckets for sale at the sluices. Fun for the kids, but not serious rockhounds.
Not always the case i went down the creek and looked under a large rock and found a huge smoky quartz crystal, and lots of smaller points. Just have to know where to look in the creek.
There's a spot up river where it's salted specifically for educational groups, but the rest of it is natural, save for some crystals that naturally get washed down over time from the educational area
We just moved to NC few weeks ago. Hope to bring the family up there to have a good time.
You really should. I definitely recommend going in the heat of the summer. That way you all can relax in the creek like we did. 👍
@@DiggingOutdoors For sure, it's only an 1hr drive so that's a plus lol
NC is a great state I lived there for about 11 years
I have been wishing to mine a gems but I never been
I just buy some gems but mining still the best experience do you think so
I love mining / rock hounding. I love being outdoors, learning, and just taking the time to unplug and relax. It's good for my soul 😌 🙏
Looks like a lot of fun!!?
It was so much fun. I highly recommend it. Just being outside is great for the soul. 👍
Which is better, Crabtree or Emerald Hollow mine?
I think Emerald Hollow is better. Pretty much can't leave there without being able to find something good.
Thanks brother!
Emerald is the best gems ever because I have ruby and diamonds or sapphire but emerald is still a best one
I agree, Emerald is probably my most favorite. 👍
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Aww bean is so cute!!! What breed is he?
He is a Chinese Crested. I agree, he's amazing.
@Digging Outdoors aww no wonder I like him lol my dog Lily is a chihuahua/Chinese crested mix! A bit spoiled for sure. She's 12.5 years old.
You said it's only found there
I'm sorry the video said it's only found there
Y'all put too much in the pan. You should be able to use the handles and swirl the pan in the water put about 4 scoops in and go through it. Then repeat
Can YOU make a video of digging blue topaz
Ooh, that would be fun.
How is the weather hiddenite year-round? I am thinking about move to there
I'm not too sure. I live in Middle Tennessee. I do know they get a good taste of all the seasons.
They are open seasonally, if I remember. The creek feels amazing on a hot summer day. Bring swimwear, especially water shoes or better yet neoprene boots so your feet can stay a bit warmer in the really cold water. We were shaded enough that we didn’t need sunscreen. Highly recommend bug spray though. This is a great place to find stuff. The harder you work, the more you find. I found an amazing sapphire and emerald on our first trip.
They typically close from Oct to Feb cause... NC... Cold
I grew up and live in hiddenite it's hot and humid in the summer and cold and rainy in the winter but small area and the only big store around that everyone in the county shops at is a small ass wallmart trust me alexander county isn't worth it stay to hickory or wilkes
Not sure how I feel about people doing this - I sure hope you leave land as you found it and didn’t mess up much land - and packed out what trash you brought in - Not sure about this at all
Isn't the creek seeded there?
The small creek is. The bigger one isn't.
@@DiggingOutdoors what does "seeded" mean?
Seeded means that the land owners toss in previously collected rocks and minerals to increase your chances of going home with something nice. Sometimes they are native varieties, but they don't have to be. It also keeps the place from being "picked out". I don't mind seeded locations as long as they don't try to hide the fact that it is seeded.
Hiddenite is found all over the world dude. Check your info
It’s not, only confirmed in a less than a handful of countries. And those countries, I can’t say would be rockhounding friendly like Australia
They go out every morning and seed the creek with gemstones.Big ripoff.Your best bet for gem mining is Diamond Hill mine in South Carolina.
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Next time both you and your wife use a pick and pick pick pick and pick then talk . Just maybe you will do better