I love your boring channel ❤️ I live in Seaside, Oregon and I love looking for “unusual rocks”. I’m trying to learn how to spot specific rocks and minerals, so I thank you for the tips and tricks. I need to find a honey hole, gather some pretty pieces and research, I guess. That’s the best way for me to learn. 😁
Loved walking down memory lane with you! Many years best times! First question we were asked as we packed up our home things to travel was, "What have you done with all those agates." Some now are back in baskets and antique bowls in my house honoring my husband and Oregon.
I haven't even gotten to the rockhounding segment yet and have to say I hope you're a teacher or some other occupation that provides wisdom and knowledge to people. You're a natural. Now I will watch the rockhounding part and become jealous as usual LOL
There are dozens of names for cryptocrystalline quartz. Agate, by definition, must have bands usually formed in voids or seams. Chalcedony, pronounced kal-sidney, is typically a form that is translucent and has a waxy texture, has no banding and polishes well. Jasper is similar to chalcedony but opaque and can be found in many colors. Much of what you have appears to be banded chert. Chert is typically opaque and is sedimentary in origin. Opaque white stones are most likely 'generic' quartz. There are many other varieties and hybrids but these are the most common. Good hunting!!
Hmmmm. Interesting. I am pretty confident most of what I have is agate (which is, as I understand it, a category of chalcedony) and not chert. But maybe I'm wrong. Here is a quick definition I found online (but I'm no rock expert - I just enjoy collecting). Chalcedony is a broad term to describe a microcrystalline form of silica. Agate is any type of chalcedony which is translucent, while jasper is any type of chalcedony which is opaque. So, almost everything I found was translucent, minus the jasper which is obviously opaque. When I look up "chert" I see that it typically is not translucent (as you said), but almost all of my specimens ARE translucent. I don't have any opaque white stones, which, as you say, are generic quartz. Perhaps what you are seeing is that the stones haven't been cleaned, so you can't see that they are translucent. But when I shine a bright light through them (like my phone light) they are quite obviously translucent. Thoughts? Have you ever hunted the Oregon Coast?
@@myboringchannel I was also commenting on what I saw in a some of your past videos. But, it's hard to see specifics on the screen and I don't refute any of your ID's. I agree chalcedony can be any finely and translucent cryptocrystalline quartz. I do see quite a few people using agate as a catch-all term for any colored or pretty rock. I have not hunted rocks on the Oregon coast but it certainly looks to be a 'target rich environment'. I love to see so many people, especially the younger generations, taking up a very gratifying hobby. Thank you for your reply. Keep looking and keep finding wonderful pieces of nature's art!!
Feel free to refute my IDs. Just gives me more to learn. I know that what I’m collecting on the beach is what the beach folk refer to as agate. And it’s all translucent. My simple test is setting a rock on top of my phone light. If it shines through clearly and has that waxy look that you were describing, that’s what I call an agate. But I have no education and no experience other than my own few years of collecting. Also, the rocks in this video have not been cleaned so many of them have some scum on them. Anyway, I am thankful for your comments and your obvious experience. Thank you for helping me and thank you for watching my video.
The harder to get to places is where the good stuff is, red color is colored by the sun and is a better keeper than the no color stuff. Banded blue is the best also known as lace agate.
@@mamaknits1 The origin? You mean how they're formed? It's silica in volcanic rock as far as I understand it but I'm no geologist. But like I said, they're all over the Oregon Coast. I'm not going to give away my favorite spots as, well, they're my favorite spots.
hi, try cutting the top off a sock and put it on your phone to stop the wind, it helps, just passing but enjoyed so subbed, love the finds, and the chat, and I agree get out there enjoy yourself, if you get time check us out, I'm in the uk, so it a bit of a differences , take care and thanks for sharing, have a good week
I really don't think it is real cornelian. Isn't cornelian more of a bright red , red and orange also sometimes with circle or cracked strata lines. Actual cornelian u can find at fort kronkhite beach in Marin county. It's famous for them. The Chinese go there sometimes and fill up buckets of gravel and then sift through it. I could be wrong of coarse and I'm no pro about the knowledge of what is what , so you tell me. I would call that like peach color or orange agate?
Well a couple looked banded, which would make them agates (roughly 9:10, 11:27). What's the saying- all agates are chalcedony but not all chalcedony is agates :-) But I'd be happy to find many of those lovely pieces of chalcedony.
@@myboringchannel I'm no expert, just a lover of crystals & rocks who also loves finding them, so I've been learning....And IMHO you have at least a couple of agates there (the banding is the tell tale sign, from what I've learned). The lovely pieces without banding, that let light through, could well be chalcedony, which, if orange/red, then you're probably getting into carnelian territory. I think they're all cool finds! But hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I can be more helpful.
This video is so relaxing to watch. I hope I can go to the coast sometime soon ❤
Thanks so much
I love your boring channel ❤️ I live in Seaside, Oregon and I love looking for “unusual rocks”. I’m trying to learn how to spot specific rocks and minerals, so I thank you for the tips and tricks. I need to find a honey hole, gather some pretty pieces and research, I guess. That’s the best way for me to learn. 😁
Awesome finds! Really looking forward to your daughter coming out with her rock tumbling tutorial. Keep up the great work! :) Happy rockhounding!
Yes. I will have to have her get on that. She’s been so busy with school! Just have to prioritize it.
Loved walking down memory lane with you! Many years best times! First question we were asked as we packed up our home things to travel was, "What have you done with all those agates." Some now are back in baskets and antique bowls in my house honoring my husband and Oregon.
well done loved seeing the finds 😊
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What a trip! I love your agate collecting. Very pretty agate at the end! It's fun cutting the rocks in half to see what's inside.
I haven't even gotten to the rockhounding segment yet and have to say I hope you're a teacher or some other occupation that provides wisdom and knowledge to people. You're a natural. Now I will watch the rockhounding part and become jealous as usual LOL
Thank you for the kind comment. I am a teacher.
Rock polishing is like the life cycle. We're tumbled around through the years and hopefully we polish up well.
One would hope.
nice trip , sweet agates , they dont have to be big to be beautiful , i have a ton of smalls in my collection
Agree. Thank you for the comment. It was a fun trip ... that nice chunk of carnelian at the end made it all worth it.
You need to change the channel name to “ the not so boring channel”
Good job!
New to your channel and happy to say I Like it. Nice work!! I'm already planning down to Oregon to find some treasures!
I'm from philippines, i love rocks and i find some agates, maybe, in mountains, i enjoy looking at them and i dont sell them,
There are dozens of names for cryptocrystalline quartz. Agate, by definition, must have bands usually formed in voids or seams. Chalcedony, pronounced kal-sidney, is typically a form that is translucent and has a waxy texture, has no banding and polishes well. Jasper is similar to chalcedony but opaque and can be found in many colors. Much of what you have appears to be banded chert. Chert is typically opaque and is sedimentary in origin. Opaque white stones are most likely 'generic' quartz. There are many other varieties and hybrids but these are the most common. Good hunting!!
Hmmmm. Interesting. I am pretty confident most of what I have is agate (which is, as I understand it, a category of chalcedony) and not chert. But maybe I'm wrong. Here is a quick definition I found online (but I'm no rock expert - I just enjoy collecting).
Chalcedony is a broad term to describe a microcrystalline form of silica. Agate is any type of chalcedony which is translucent, while jasper is any type of chalcedony which is opaque.
So, almost everything I found was translucent, minus the jasper which is obviously opaque. When I look up "chert" I see that it typically is not translucent (as you said), but almost all of my specimens ARE translucent. I don't have any opaque white stones, which, as you say, are generic quartz.
Perhaps what you are seeing is that the stones haven't been cleaned, so you can't see that they are translucent. But when I shine a bright light through them (like my phone light) they are quite obviously translucent. Thoughts? Have you ever hunted the Oregon Coast?
@@myboringchannel I was also commenting on what I saw in a some of your past videos. But, it's hard to see specifics on the screen and I don't refute any of your ID's. I agree chalcedony can be any finely and translucent cryptocrystalline quartz. I do see quite a few people using agate as a catch-all term for any colored or pretty rock. I have not hunted rocks on the Oregon coast but it certainly looks to be a 'target rich environment'. I love to see so many people, especially the younger generations, taking up a very gratifying hobby. Thank you for your reply. Keep looking and keep finding wonderful pieces of nature's art!!
Feel free to refute my IDs. Just gives me more to learn. I know that what I’m collecting on the beach is what the beach folk refer to as agate. And it’s all translucent. My simple test is setting a rock on top of my phone light. If it shines through clearly and has that waxy look that you were describing, that’s what I call an agate. But I have no education and no experience other than my own few years of collecting. Also, the rocks in this video have not been cleaned so many of them have some scum on them. Anyway, I am thankful for your comments and your obvious experience. Thank you for helping me and thank you for watching my video.
Everyone I know calls these things agates. It’s more of a social thing than scientific name like yams and sweet potatoes
Nice finds... I love blue agates :)
13:00 that ones a game changer.
Looked like a few now that’s sweet
The harder to get to places is where the good stuff is, red color is colored by the sun and is a better keeper than the no color stuff. Banded blue is the best also known as lace agate.
at 5:57, there are two rocks right above your fingers that are golden and waxy, particularly the left one. What are those?
Excellent, I know this spot!
More rock finding videos pls!
Do you mind if I ask the location where you found the agates near the beach
Actually, you can find agates all over the WA and OR coasts. Almost any beach will have them. Just try low tide and walk AWAY from the parking lot.
I have the same question. I’m in N. CA and only 2 hours from southern Oregon coast. Could you say something about the origin of agates?
@@mamaknits1 The origin? You mean how they're formed? It's silica in volcanic rock as far as I understand it but I'm no geologist. But like I said, they're all over the Oregon Coast. I'm not going to give away my favorite spots as, well, they're my favorite spots.
Do you ever find fossil shark teeth on the beach while hunting agates?
No, I never have! I should keep an eye out ...
If it doesn't have banding is it really an agate? Do the ones without bands have a different name?
That’s a great question
What part of the Oregon coast is this? Thank you
The southern part.
I’d like to find some streams to walk in. I’m a total newbie
hi, try cutting the top off a sock and put it on your phone to stop the wind, it helps, just passing but enjoyed so subbed, love the finds, and the chat, and I agree get out there enjoy yourself, if you get time check us out, I'm in the uk, so it a bit of a differences , take care and thanks for sharing, have a good week
Thank you for the comment and the idea! I will be sure to check out your channel
Where are those beaches?
The price of knowing my secrets is buying me a barrel aged imperial stout ... 😂
What makes it a geode
A geode just means it has space inside with crystals.
what do you do with them?
Look at them. Use them for decoration in the yard. But the finding is the fun part.
I really don't think it is real cornelian. Isn't cornelian more of a bright red , red and orange also sometimes with circle or cracked strata lines. Actual cornelian u can find at fort kronkhite beach in Marin county. It's famous for them. The Chinese go there sometimes and fill up buckets of gravel and then sift through it. I could be wrong of coarse and I'm no pro about the knowledge of what is what , so you tell me. I would call that like peach color or orange agate?
Hmmmm. Interesting comment. I do think the orange ones are carnelian, but I could be wrong ...
And you come from to our shoreline
Huh?
Thanks, as a novice rockhounder in Oregon, this was anything but boring.
Actually, you had 5 things to say. The first was a 40 sec explanation about how you had 4 things to say. Ha!
I guess you’re right. I can be sort of long-winded at times.
none of these are agates... Take a minute to research the rocks you are finding so you can label correctly
Well a couple looked banded, which would make them agates (roughly 9:10, 11:27). What's the saying- all agates are chalcedony but not all chalcedony is agates :-) But I'd be happy to find many of those lovely pieces of chalcedony.
What are they then?
What are they if they are not agates? Please let us know. Thank you!
@@myboringchannel I'm no expert, just a lover of crystals & rocks who also loves finding them, so I've been learning....And IMHO you have at least a couple of agates there (the banding is the tell tale sign, from what I've learned). The lovely pieces without banding, that let light through, could well be chalcedony, which, if orange/red, then you're probably getting into carnelian territory. I think they're all cool finds! But hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I can be more helpful.
Cool😎👍
Thanks