Exposing unseen details inside 30 million year old agatized coral fossils!

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2022
  • Let's fire up our 10" saw and cut open a few larger pieces of agatized coral from Florida! Not only are these fossils agatized, but when hit with a ultraviolet light, the hidden details are exposed and we see many unseen bands that are very beautiful!
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    Agatized Coral, AKA Fossilized Coral, is formed when agate, a form of chalcedony replaces the minerals in coral. This process takes 20-30 million years and is known as pseudomorphic. These fossils are from the Oligocene-Miocene period. Agatized Coral is between 38-25 million years old. (google)
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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  Рік тому +13

    Thanks for watching! Have a great day!

  • @largent45
    @largent45 Рік тому +7

    Those were really gorgeous coral pieces. The coral heads are wonderful. Its so neat to see them in their natural state. And to be able to see them inside. Thanks for sharing.

  • @margaretasaarenpaa4239
    @margaretasaarenpaa4239 5 місяців тому +1

    So much hidden beauty in this world!!!! 😮

  • @rockrockprettyrock6594
    @rockrockprettyrock6594 Рік тому +5

    So interesting that the bands are so much more apparent under the UV light. 🙂

  • @IndusRiverRock
    @IndusRiverRock Рік тому +1

    Beautiful sharing 👍😊

  • @kennethchristie5167
    @kennethchristie5167 Рік тому +3

    Good idea to bring the UV light out. They look great under UV.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +2

      Especially that last one, really amazing bands hiding in there

  • @theresaherrrera8224
    @theresaherrrera8224 Рік тому +1

    Good morning mijo....Those were nice....I really like the one that purple shine....of course 💜😄

  • @claudesarich6314
    @claudesarich6314 Рік тому +1

    Agatised coral is always awesome specially under uv light. 🤟👍

  • @ironwoodification
    @ironwoodification Рік тому

    I don't know a thing about rocks and I have no idea why UA-cam suggested this to me, but I'm having a fantastic time watching this. I Learned today that rocks can glow under UV!

  • @juliemckenna514
    @juliemckenna514 Рік тому +1

    Wow! So beautiful inside!😊❤️

  • @robinsmith3719
    @robinsmith3719 Місяць тому

    Now that was fascinating. Really beautiful especially under UV light. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lydiaflatt9859
    @lydiaflatt9859 Рік тому +2

    Love!! That big one was a brain. What is the red that shows up under the black light? Super cool. And still LOVe your format…Cut the rock, show the rock. You ROCK agate Dad!!

  • @kaylahagan817
    @kaylahagan817 Рік тому +3

    I loved that third coral, it kind of looks like a brain. Talk about poetic!

  • @theschaapy16
    @theschaapy16 Рік тому

    That was awesome! Love the botryoidal. Especially loved your transition filming from the regular light to UV light!

  • @treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340

    Nice finds well done

  • @leslyeschoenhuth3515
    @leslyeschoenhuth3515 Рік тому

    * Those were such a surprise.. Thanks for showing us.. The UV showed the same red as the yooperlites out of Canada.. Never knew UV would show such impressive Agate bands..

  • @docshloppy9397
    @docshloppy9397 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Those look amazing.

  • @nheilbryanperocho7262
    @nheilbryanperocho7262 Рік тому +1

    Dude so amazing giant agatized coral

  • @OregonRocks
    @OregonRocks Рік тому +1

    So beautiful!!!

  • @marywrigjt7614
    @marywrigjt7614 Рік тому +1

    OMG! The second time I watched this I really noticed the cavities. They’re beautiful. 👍👍

  • @sarahross3785
    @sarahross3785 Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Nature is a beautiful thing! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @brianholcomb940
    @brianholcomb940 Рік тому +1

    Those were awesome, even better under the uv light! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Рік тому

    What fun, unboxing and then cut, cut, cut. I'm always amazed by the black that is in there. Love the video side, by, side cut and the UV. Lots of work. Thanks for sharing! Be happy, safe and stay healthy! 😷⚒

  • @jamiegalloway942
    @jamiegalloway942 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! ❤

  • @audraacklin9826
    @audraacklin9826 Рік тому

    I loved the first and second coral pieces. Awesome under uv! 😃🥰

  • @ritadickson5356
    @ritadickson5356 Рік тому

    They are truly beautiful and gorgeous to look at, especially under UV. 😍😍. You make cutting them look so easy when I know it’s not ( well for beginners anyway). Thank you for sharing

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    That first rock was beautiful with the ultraviolet light!

  • @marywrigjt7614
    @marywrigjt7614 Рік тому +1

    Love what the black light shows 👍👍

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 Рік тому +1

    Those are so beautiful.

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Рік тому +1

    Very awesome 😎👍 I love that stuff ❤️

  • @wildonesvlogs5596
    @wildonesvlogs5596 Рік тому +2

    I love these videos and your ig posts!

  • @rockprincess
    @rockprincess Рік тому +1

    Wow very cool!

  • @robertevans6481
    @robertevans6481 Рік тому

    That UV light definitely brings out the richness of it...

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Рік тому +1

    All are beauties!

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 Рік тому

    Amazingly beautiful 👍💕

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks Рік тому

    Those are some really NICE pieces! I’m still picking out what I want to send you… I hope if you show it off you use more of this cool music!

  • @83KJack
    @83KJack 7 місяців тому

    dude im feelin the vibe of this video good song choice! always love your vids bro you're one seriously under-rated rockhound-youtuber.

  • @ruthchapman3847
    @ruthchapman3847 Рік тому +1

    WOW, the things you can do with the right equipment

  • @PhilokaliaPhotography
    @PhilokaliaPhotography Рік тому

    I just learned about these agatized corals! They are so gorgeous and unusual! Amazing. Every single one is beautiful in its own way. I hope I get the chance to find one someday--my kids are big into rock collecting so maybe we'll have to visit Florida one day together to hunt for these :D

  • @lindaglover3321
    @lindaglover3321 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous

  • @Algoldprospecting
    @Algoldprospecting Рік тому

    Very cool

  • @jpexoticpets146
    @jpexoticpets146 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi, thank you for the video! What did you use to clean up the inside? Did you use a strong acid, vinegar, citric acid, or just pressure washer? They turned out so beautiful!

  • @jonathandaniels5124
    @jonathandaniels5124 Рік тому +1

    The last one looks like a 🧠 under uv light. 🔥🔥

  • @m.l.1628
    @m.l.1628 Рік тому +1

    Agatisated corals are really beautiful!♥

  • @danfromcarniculture943
    @danfromcarniculture943 Рік тому +1

    Rock on

  • @Jakenef
    @Jakenef Рік тому +1

    Hey, I really enjoy your channel, and I have a really interesting chunk of rock I'd like you to look at and possibly cut that I found in Central Nevada.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Рік тому +1

    So nice, love those corals. Have you ever cut some local corals to see how they look inside?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      I haven’t yet, I haven’t found enough quite yet

  • @tienxuocoacanhnguyenbao645
    @tienxuocoacanhnguyenbao645 Рік тому +1

    Rất độc là và đẹp mắt bên trong những viên đá hóa thạch san hô Chúc mừng bạn nhiều nhé

  • @obieobrien5883
    @obieobrien5883 Рік тому +1

    Wow!!

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 Рік тому

    Wow! I think pieces like that last one would look better with a side cut more like a window that cut down the middle. It would have showed it off better & you could have seen more of the agate easier

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 Рік тому

    Black lights take rock hounding to another level! Just Stunning!

  • @bjornsfather
    @bjornsfather Рік тому

    We looked from Two Harbors to Grand Portage this weekend. So many people the beaches were packed. We'll have to go up next mo th and try for agates we found a ton of thomsonite and jasper. Cold but still went swimming after em on paradise beach

  • @tararemington-willis5460
    @tararemington-willis5460 Рік тому

    I just found you! Are you near Duluth MN? I have a few agates you could cut into. Lol. This is awesome!

  •  Рік тому +1

    Muoto perfeita esses Geodos

  • @icekapp8071
    @icekapp8071 Рік тому

    Awesome video! It sounds like the beach crystal cave got you sick! I'd say still worth it 🤣

  • @liszafricaminmin2898
    @liszafricaminmin2898 Рік тому

    Tienen un color muy bonito bajo la luz ultravioleta.

  • @Reet64
    @Reet64 Рік тому

    Like those little specs of sodalite too.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      The red bits were paint from my saw blade

    • @Reet64
      @Reet64 Рік тому

      @@AgateDad you mean the orange glowing particles were the paint from the saw?

  • @justaguy995
    @justaguy995 Рік тому

    These look great, what do you do with them ?

  •  Рік тому +1

    Meu aonho ter uma maquina dessas. Onde vc comprou?

  • @ruhsexperimentsgliesperimentid

    Nice pieces, but I prefer when you cut the plain agates... 🤷‍♀️

  • @kimdedominicis6893
    @kimdedominicis6893 Рік тому

    Off topic but I thought of you when I saw a picture today of 30 types of LS agates. Was wondering how many different types you have? My bet is all 30.

  • @ZaDussault
    @ZaDussault Рік тому

    What would be the best saw and blades you've used for cutting geodes and agates? What do you do for super huge specimens? Also, what UV light are you using? short wave?

  • @stevenc.k.
    @stevenc.k. Рік тому

    name of the cutting maschine ?

  • @aowis1
    @aowis1 Рік тому +1

    👍👍😍😍😍

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    But my vote is the third one!

  • @cvx2dog549
    @cvx2dog549 Рік тому

    Did I miss something? How do you clean it up?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      Definitely did not miss anything. I cleaned it with hot water a tooth brush.

  • @argentinacruz5978
    @argentinacruz5978 Рік тому

    😱🤗👏

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 Рік тому +1

    You sound sick Taylor 😢

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      I am getting I’ve a little cold, luckily on the up and up each day

  • @als8326
    @als8326 Рік тому +2

    What do you do with the stuff that you wash out of the cracks and crevices the gunk as you call it

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +1

      Throw it away

    • @Alicia101090
      @Alicia101090 Рік тому

      I think some specialists would be interested in that "gunk"....
      Ancient biomaterials & their secrets gone..
      I do enjoy watching your videos but this is the first time I've seen one where you do this

  • @thomaskonradyjr1142
    @thomaskonradyjr1142 6 місяців тому

    This is, how you say, cutting edge?

  • @thedraminator6103
    @thedraminator6103 Рік тому

    Do you know anyone that would cut a rock into as many slabs as possible and at what coast ❓ rock dimensions are 12" X 8 " X 2 " thick. Cut in 12" long slabs. I live in Duluth sounds like you are in the same area.

  • @wide-scope
    @wide-scope Рік тому +1

    Coral. Swag.

  • @taraberg
    @taraberg Рік тому

    Can you just glue that piece back on that fractured off the rock?

  • @406findings
    @406findings Рік тому +4

    The first one and last one you cut remind me of a brain.

  • @turtlegrams6582
    @turtlegrams6582 Рік тому

    ain't nothing that old

  • @SILVERSTRIPE_
    @SILVERSTRIPE_ Рік тому

    Dont like it lol