RARE Thomsonite Found while Rockhounding Lake Superiors North Shore!

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024

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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  3 роки тому +47

    Let me know if you think we should head back with a chisel and get some more! Please do me a big favor, if you enjoyed this video, subscribe to our channel here: ua-cam.com/users/agatedad

    • @TITELBA
      @TITELBA 3 роки тому

      Saya setuju 👍

    • @sgchevy1
      @sgchevy1 3 роки тому

      Yes please! So beautiful ! never seen this mineral before!

    • @lucindas2931
      @lucindas2931 3 роки тому

      Don’t miss an opportunity! You are there!

    • @robynvanreenen7477
      @robynvanreenen7477 3 роки тому

      Most definitely, would be an interesting video! 🙂👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻☀️

    • @oldandtired1434
      @oldandtired1434 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely chisel worthy!

  • @juliemckenna514
    @juliemckenna514 3 роки тому +19

    The Thomsonite is so beautiful! It reminds me of the little umbrellas that you put in a fancy summer drink😊

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +2

      Oh I can see it!

  • @nopelindoputraperkasa5869
    @nopelindoputraperkasa5869 3 роки тому +2

    Coming friends.. good job mate.. great.. you get the results of the work you do.. amazing.. greetings from your friend Traditional Indonesian Gold Seeker🇺🇸🇲🇨✋👍👍

    • @TITELBA
      @TITELBA 3 роки тому

      Wow
      Salam kenal dari Indonesia 👍🙏

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Thanks!

  • @GramCanyonSam
    @GramCanyonSam 2 роки тому +3

    Very rad 👌😎 agate dad

  • @stacywinkler1408
    @stacywinkler1408 2 роки тому +1

    I am in love with Thomsonite, really appreciate your video's!

  • @JhonDiamond2021
    @JhonDiamond2021 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice location finding rock

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 3 роки тому +1

    Very neat and beautiful pics.

  • @michaeltrimble7680
    @michaeltrimble7680 2 дні тому

    That place looks so peaceful 😌. Wicked cool specimens! I’ve never seen that till this vid! They remind me of those little drink umbrellas 😅

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 2 роки тому +1

    WOW, COOL FIND!!! LOVE IT!!!

  • @11Evalone
    @11Evalone 3 роки тому +1

    huh, never seen this material before! Awesome find!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome adventure wow beautiful, yup hammer and chisel for sure thank u

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 2 роки тому +1

    Your closed ups at the end are FABULOUS!!! BEAUTIFUL

  • @MontanaRockMom
    @MontanaRockMom 2 роки тому +1

    Holy moly are you kidding me!!! When you wet that I was like..."What!!!!!!" Seriously phenomenal 👏 😍 Wow!

  • @janehelbert8394
    @janehelbert8394 3 роки тому +1

    I can't wait to see that larger veined Thomsonite polished!

  • @mamm7223
    @mamm7223 17 днів тому

    Yep, you definitely need to go back with a chisel and hammer! There were some fantastic pieces in that huge rock. WOW!

  • @debidevaney8398
    @debidevaney8398 Рік тому

    Those specimens are crazy beautiful!! 🎉Congrats Taylor😃

  • @kastah
    @kastah 3 роки тому +1

    wow wow, that pink/orange one with green inside, and so many, b e u t i f u l !!!

  • @savagesquirrel9828
    @savagesquirrel9828 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Beautiful video and gorgeous rocks. I have never seen Thompsonite. No wonder you sought it. I wish you more nice weather.

  • @radow869
    @radow869 3 роки тому +1

    That's wild.

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 3 роки тому +2

    Thomsonite is very rare, and large pieces are almost nonexistent.good day at the beach Taylor.😎

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video my friend!! Congratulations!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Thanks 🙏 ❤️

  • @chadwhite3769
    @chadwhite3769 2 роки тому +1

    My wife and I love the North Shore. We don’t know much about rocks but we sure enjoy walking the beach’s looking for interesting pieces. We are from extreme SE Iowa so the rock exposures, Lake Superior water and the lands are beautiful.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 роки тому

      It really is beautiful up here ❤️

  • @mariegray796
    @mariegray796 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful! ... now to go see if you returned:) thanks for introducing this stone to me!

  • @DrJ4712
    @DrJ4712 7 місяців тому

    Very beautiful! I've never seen this ! Gorgeous!❤😊

  • @klairesprengel9335
    @klairesprengel9335 3 роки тому +1

    Soooo beautiful xxx

  • @peggyallen6084
    @peggyallen6084 8 місяців тому +1

    Incredible

  • @janicescragg2388
    @janicescragg2388 2 роки тому +2

    You need one of those mini cordless jackhammers. Those large rocks have amazing stuff in them. Wow! Wish we had stuff like that here in Alberta. Someday I will have to do a loooong road trip to rockhound along the great lakes.

    • @askinredroads5132
      @askinredroads5132 2 роки тому +1

      Same here! I’ve found some alright agates through the NSR but nothing as crazy as this.

    • @jamesrich8463
      @jamesrich8463 2 місяці тому

      A mini sledge and rock hammer and also rock chisel are plenty good no one is using mini jack hammers up there.

  • @sandraanderson3337
    @sandraanderson3337 8 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely LOVE your enthusiasm for these rocks! Just discovered your videos today and already feel educated more about rocks. Thank you!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  8 місяців тому +1

      That’s awesome, welcome!!

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 3 роки тому +4

    So beautiful. Not much more you can say about it. Just wow. That would be awesome to find and polish up some. Great finds.

    • @TITELBA
      @TITELBA 3 роки тому +1

      Wow
      Amazing 👍

  • @MNpicker
    @MNpicker 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome vid!! Amazing looking stuff!!
    Very very cool picking... 😎 👌

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful stuff yes go back and get more 😊💙

  • @susanedgar2818
    @susanedgar2818 2 місяці тому

    Great video, I didn't know that rock even existed, the LORD makes beautiful artwork doesn't HE!

  • @amandadrinsinger6121
    @amandadrinsinger6121 3 роки тому +3

    Your videos are so well done, informative and inspiring. I love seeing your finds, you find awesome stuff. Thank you for existing!

  • @cynthiaguthrie8303
    @cynthiaguthrie8303 3 роки тому +1

    Very pretty! I was unfamiliar with this beauty, thanks for sharing!

  • @MichiganRocks
    @MichiganRocks 3 роки тому +2

    That was a great video! First off, I loved the B roll footage at the beginning and throughout the video. Really nice stuff. I also agree with Thomas that you need to polish that piece at 3:50. I wouldn't be surprised if that was your best find. Did I mention that I liked this video? Oh my gosh!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha thank you Sir!!

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 2 місяці тому

    Thank you deeply for slide presentation

  • @margiebrown7436
    @margiebrown7436 3 роки тому +1

    Those are beautiful! 🥰 Yes, you should definitely go back with a chisel. 👍🏼

  • @lesawright4613
    @lesawright4613 3 роки тому +1

    WOW. I have some special pets. I thought they were just pretty rocks. Love your channel.

    • @lesawright4613
      @lesawright4613 3 роки тому +1

      I call them pets coz I'm allergic to real pets.

  • @michellepetersen5121
    @michellepetersen5121 3 роки тому +1

    Wow Trevor that is AMAZING!!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      Who’s Trevor… he sounds nice.

  • @susiesmith6174
    @susiesmith6174 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, Wonderful find!!! I took some awesome pic's from your stills. Thank you for sharing your findings!!! Take care!!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      So awesome!! Glad you can enjoy them too!

  • @velmamunoz3263
    @velmamunoz3263 3 роки тому +1

    Heck yes go back. I'd have gone got the chisel and come right back. I would have hauled some of those big rocks also. Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @carmenevans7651
    @carmenevans7651 3 роки тому +1

    Can't wait for the thompsonite polishing video.

  • @laurieowen8696
    @laurieowen8696 3 роки тому +1

    You scored! Nice job, T.

  • @LauraNickolai-yb8id
    @LauraNickolai-yb8id 4 місяці тому

    I hope you chilled out some of the pieces you found. The pattern reminds me of those little paper umbrellas in some drinks.

  • @SaltJamie
    @SaltJamie 6 місяців тому

    I realize this is two years old, but still, how very cool!

  • @dwightpickens2895
    @dwightpickens2895 3 роки тому +1

    That was and is awesome

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 3 роки тому +1

    Great piece. You have done well! We are impressed and happy for you. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Same to you!

  • @stinkygraykitty6808
    @stinkygraykitty6808 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool!!!

  • @michellestenton6430
    @michellestenton6430 3 роки тому +2

    Thomsonite is beautiful. You found some amazing specimens. A wonderful autumn day on Lake Superior. Thanks for taking us along on this adventure.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Thanks for tagging along and commenting!

  • @DonnaBrown-le1in
    @DonnaBrown-le1in 7 місяців тому

    Awesome and beautiful patterns.

  • @99Rockhounding
    @99Rockhounding 3 роки тому +3

    Great video Taylor! That sure does look like fun! You should absolutely polish that piece that you found at around 3:55

  • @japhyryder66
    @japhyryder66 3 роки тому +2

    What a great way to start my Friday! Thomsonite is so beautiful. It reminds me of wavellite. Thank you again for teaching me something new and for putting a smile on my face. Big love from California!

    • @drhexagonapus
      @drhexagonapus 3 роки тому

      Is wavellite also considered a zeolite? I've seen some awesome specimens of it.

  • @diananorman2074
    @diananorman2074 3 роки тому +1

    That is beautiful!

  • @nikki123abc
    @nikki123abc 3 роки тому +2

    I have never heard of this rock before, thanks for bringing us along! ❤️

  • @christinawiener2562
    @christinawiener2562 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I miss seeing the fall colors on Lake Superior!

  • @TheLoonlady
    @TheLoonlady 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my !.....that is some beautiful stuff....I have never seen any around here in Iowa but you can be sure I will look for it on my next trip to the U.P in Michigan.....happy hunting !

  • @benbrantley4806
    @benbrantley4806 3 роки тому +2

    That water is so clear but looks cold lol

    • @adelechicken6356
      @adelechicken6356 Рік тому

      It is very cold because it is so big and so deep, only warm enough to swim in shallow east facing places after a few days of soft east wind blows the surface water toward the west. Your fleet can go numb in 5 minutes on the hottest summer day. Yet there are people who go surfing the lake in a blizzard.

  • @laurat5143
    @laurat5143 3 роки тому +1

    It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us.

  • @recoveryrocksMN
    @recoveryrocksMN Рік тому

    Unbelievable. Keep.up the great work Taylor. I know this is from last year, but every once and a while I get some time to invest into our work (Agates etc) and watch some of the videos you've made throughout the years, really helps me with my work. Thanks T.

  • @grammanancy7425
    @grammanancy7425 3 роки тому +1

    Heck yes! Go back with a chisel! Enjoyed this video?!?!??! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Happy Agate Dad Friday!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      I plan to, hoping to before the snow flies! Let’s be real though… I’ll do it even if it’s snowing lol 🤪

  • @DamiensFandMadventures
    @DamiensFandMadventures 3 роки тому +1

    Bro you never don't teach me something when I watch your amazing uploads and that big piece of thomsonite just wow you should definitely go back with more tools for more if you found your best piece in such a short time imagine what other bits are hidden as usual thanks for your knowledge brother

  • @zaavanannear5811
    @zaavanannear5811 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool finds! I think I was there a day or so before or after you. I took a North Shore geology class and we visited the roadside outcrops on 61. Our instructor said on the road you cannot legally chisel the rock but anything that is already broken off is fair game. I got a couple neat chunks there but didnt have time to go down to that beach. (Not sure about chiseling rules down there)

  • @Rablikesblue
    @Rablikesblue Рік тому

    Very cool. I'd go back with a chisel for sure.

  • @virginiarocks
    @virginiarocks 3 роки тому +1

    Well done! Amazing finds. So lovely

  • @vernsrocksstuff5989
    @vernsrocksstuff5989 3 роки тому +1

    That's a beautiful stone

  • @brennendow9341
    @brennendow9341 3 роки тому +1

    stunning stuff!!

  • @dkhillerud
    @dkhillerud 3 роки тому +1

    What awesome treasures! I love looking for Thomsonite when I’m up North! Have only found a few small pieces but I love it.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      It’s so beautiful!

    • @dkhillerud
      @dkhillerud 3 роки тому

      @@AgateDad yes it is! My wife is hooked on it. I had to buy her a ring when we were up there earlier this month!

  • @biskityas
    @biskityas 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Some amazing finds there. We're off looking for Northumberland agate this week, can't wait.

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 3 роки тому +1

    That is really beautiful! I can't wait to see you extract it from the host rock.

  • @themomandthemaverick
    @themomandthemaverick 3 роки тому

    Everytime I watch your videos I want to take a trip to the beach!! I am a Michigander and am obsessed with rock hunting. My goal is to get a home closer to my favorite beaches so I can enjoy it al the time. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @aliyahbrown4752
    @aliyahbrown4752 3 роки тому +1

    Cool stuff!

  • @laurar6967
    @laurar6967 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Thanks Agate Dad for sharing your amazing finds and knowledge! Loved it.

  • @sunqwest1
    @sunqwest1 3 роки тому +1

    nice stuff

  • @frylockruh2134
    @frylockruh2134 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome finds!

  • @angef9687
    @angef9687 3 роки тому

    WOW!!!! Taylor you are just full of surprises! The specimens you found were stunning! I know have something else to look for when I return to Lake Superior next summer! Thank you for another great video and showing me something new! Have a great weekend!

  • @Crickett75
    @Crickett75 3 роки тому

    My favorite beach again! 😊 This year was a very unusual year in the finds there as the lake was so low especially this past Spring as it opened up parts of the shore that couldn’t get to previously.
    I think I sent you a pic of one of my favorite pieces of Thomsonite earlier this year. It’s funny I have more luck with it than I do with Agates. Thanks for the video!

  • @jamesrich8463
    @jamesrich8463 11 місяців тому

    I have to check it out, looks like some nice specimens there.

  • @crystalgarrett7325
    @crystalgarrett7325 3 роки тому +1

    Really nice, yes go back with a chisel, lol

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 3 роки тому +1

    What an awesome specimen, congrats on finding it!!!

  • @laurar6967
    @laurar6967 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Amazing! Too bad you aren't Superman to take that beauty home with you....lol. I bet it's hard to walk away right?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      Very hard! I recently hauled a 122lb stone home. First and last time I’ll do that lol

  • @katiedid713926
    @katiedid713926 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!!

  • @GeodeCrackerCollector
    @GeodeCrackerCollector 3 роки тому +1

    Dude yes! Been waiting for this one!

    • @GeodeCrackerCollector
      @GeodeCrackerCollector 3 роки тому +1

      That chunker at the end is so awesome! Love those green rings in there

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Dude it’s so nice to look at! Thanks for watching man, I know how busy you are 🤘🤘

  • @JonKinchIsLegit
    @JonKinchIsLegit 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome finds man love the sound of the scoop against the click clack of the rocks . I am so jealous your area looks perfect still no snow or harsh wind great day you had :) .

  • @kennethchristie5167
    @kennethchristie5167 3 роки тому +1

    Hey that was fun!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed!!

  • @CityRockhounding
    @CityRockhounding 3 роки тому

    Wow, these are amazing Taylor, thanks for bringing us along with you. Would love to see how that one polishes up! Always learning something new!

  • @garylenzen1438
    @garylenzen1438 3 роки тому

    Omg, I spent 3 hrs. This past summer on the North Shore Thomsonite Beach area looking for some. I found a few pieces but nothing like you found. Thank you so much for this video and absolutely you should try to chisel some out of the big rock. Would love to see a video of you doing that. Also would love to see what you end up doing with the pieces you took home. Love watching you and scoopy on your adventures! You and Rob have turned me into a rock junkie. 🤣

  • @icatz
    @icatz 3 роки тому +4

    That stuff is beautiful, Taylor. Thanks for showing us something rare and wonderful. 💖🦅🦅
    P. S. Always carry a rock hammer.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +3

      Probably will now 🤣

  • @terrylschumacher-levy5150
    @terrylschumacher-levy5150 3 роки тому +2

    Petrified Carrots 🥕🥕😆🙌

  • @BourbonNGuns
    @BourbonNGuns 3 роки тому +1

    I have found little pieces of this in the UP but nothing near this quality! These are amazing! I'm so jealous....

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому

      Definitely got lucky!

  • @lorimiller3375
    @lorimiller3375 3 роки тому

    Wow! Such beautiful formations, specimens..Sending positive energy and Luck on your future hunts...☯️ LOVE and LIGHT Brother.Pgh Pa.

  • @thepurplecraftshack3075
    @thepurplecraftshack3075 3 роки тому +1

    Our daughter bought a house up there! So I'll be there soon I hope! Great video. Beautiful up there right now! Heading to Louisiana to spend a few days rockhounding with gravel bar hopper! Super excited.

  • @maravish2070
    @maravish2070 3 роки тому

    I saw some amazing specimens of thomsonite at moose lake agate days! the ones with green remind me of watermelon slice hahaha! you found some amazing pieces i would dream of finding!

  • @fantastic9346
    @fantastic9346 3 роки тому +1

    Really cool stuff! Never found any myself. Definitely more rare than LSA for sure.

  • @MsKindaSorta
    @MsKindaSorta 3 роки тому +1

    The radial pattern reminds me of wavelite from Arkansas.

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 3 роки тому

    I have to admit ,I have not heard of Thomsonite before watching this. How is it formed? What is its mineral/chemical make up and why is it so rare? Thanks for sharing. From UK.

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 3 роки тому +1

    I've never seen that stuff before, very cool. You might want to bring a chisel back and try to get a thick seam of it.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      I plan to 🤘🤘

  • @theruggedrockhound
    @theruggedrockhound 3 роки тому +1

    Now that is a mineral I would not be looking for and would not know how to identify, Thomsonite...

  • @dougiefresh42069
    @dougiefresh42069 2 місяці тому

    ive got a tiny chunk that i actually found on lake mille lacs.... also found what looked like fossilized coral. crazy to think what used to be where we live today

  • @joolzbohr
    @joolzbohr 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Do you know if this is the same as what can be found on keweenaw peninsula?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  3 роки тому +1

      It sure, I think so, but I’ve never been to the keweenaw peninsula

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 2 роки тому

    when you wetted that beauty I was so happy for you. I am only an agate hunter on the Oregon coast so no idea what you do with them. Display or??