Azurite & Malachite Crystal Mining | New Mexico

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • #mining
    #crystals
    The Crystal Collector and friends search 100 year old tailings for Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite, and more! The location is the Graphic Mine in New Mexico. Search on Facebook for their page to go digging.
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Комментарии • 440

  • @TheCrystalCollector
    @TheCrystalCollector  3 года назад +122

    Thanks for watching and sharing the videos!
    Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!

    • @cactusmann5542
      @cactusmann5542 3 года назад +4

      And I found large chunks of banded calcite near a river. It was a good haul.

    • @mangobutter1205
      @mangobutter1205 3 года назад +3

      I love your videos!

    • @AB-bc9tf
      @AB-bc9tf 3 года назад +1

      If there’s a good one I’ll have to check out the shop.

    • @AB-bc9tf
      @AB-bc9tf 3 года назад +1

      Matrix such a good dog.

    • @MELODYDUDE
      @MELODYDUDE 3 года назад

      B

  • @kristinburrup7299
    @kristinburrup7299 3 года назад +113

    What is it about digging rocks that makes everyone smile?

    • @pandemicgrower4212
      @pandemicgrower4212 3 года назад +25

      Nothing better then pulling shiny rocks out the ground your self :)

    • @pahanjayasooriya2513
      @pahanjayasooriya2513 3 года назад +6

      I love watching people rock hunting and also mudlarking

    • @johnbuck5181
      @johnbuck5181 3 года назад +4

      More importantly, where is the stuff from the thumbnail? Oh, what’s that, it’s all photoshopped...no flipping way!

    • @stuartfarrell6729
      @stuartfarrell6729 3 года назад +1

      greed

    • @robertcornelius3514
      @robertcornelius3514 3 года назад +1

      I think it has more to do with what they're smoking.

  • @noinoi5949
    @noinoi5949 3 года назад +62

    I love how you treat your dog omg, the amount of freedom you give him and spend time with him really makes me happy and this is an example of how all little animals- like dogs! should always experience.

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  3 года назад +9

      Yes I tried to let him experience as much as possible in the most safe way

    • @harishg.s1144
      @harishg.s1144 2 года назад +1

      @@TheCrystalCollector put crystles collection video

  • @danielsun6302
    @danielsun6302 3 года назад +10

    finding something so beautiful in the ground always gives pleasure.

  • @maicodoug
    @maicodoug 20 дней назад +2

    The thunderstorms ran me & the wife off the mountain by noon, but I did find some very nice stuff! Thanks hounds!

  • @jolenecarley3154
    @jolenecarley3154 3 года назад +83

    Whaaaaat!? You should do a video "The best of Matrix!" Your dog is so dang cute. xoxoxo

  • @vikvanderhaeghen200
    @vikvanderhaeghen200 2 года назад +14

    I love how you compiled your episode so that it shows cleaned vs right-out-of-the-dirt. Good stuff! Thanks!

  • @barbarageorge8599
    @barbarageorge8599 2 года назад +5

    The cutest part of the video is the cute little puppy 🐶

  • @dereckg4900
    @dereckg4900 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing. So soothing watching you dig for beautiful crystals and gems. I love the times you share the finding all dirty and the after picture all cleaned up. Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!

  • @KatyDidRocks
    @KatyDidRocks 3 года назад +12

    Beautiful place, beautiful rocks, beautiful people - and OMG, Matrix SPEAKS! O.O

  • @rjnarsavagejr.3132
    @rjnarsavagejr.3132 3 года назад +9

    During the late 70s into 1980, I collected underground all over the Kelly District. The pyrite azurite malachite smithsonite and dogtooth calcite specimens were amazing. Spending weekends underground were some special times.

    • @gabrielaguilar1391
      @gabrielaguilar1391 3 года назад +1

      You are very lucky to have had that opportunity. Apparently there was some world class specimens coming from there. I would have loved explore these mines. Unfortunately, a lot of the mines in New Mexico are being closed by BLM. I am trying to explore as many as i can before they are closed. I have collected some wonderful specimens, but i have heard these mines were something special. The mines in Bingham were supposed to be good also.

    • @rjnarsavagejr.3132
      @rjnarsavagejr.3132 3 года назад +2

      @@gabrielaguilar1391 I've collected underground at Bingham as well. The Kelly District -- Juanita, Graphic-Waldo, Kelly Mines in particular -- and so many others were just amazing. I've sold off everything I've had, but I still have the first piece of orange barite I collected at Kelly and a huge specimen of dogtooth calcite from Kelly which is brilliant red under UV ( and a drill bit and a brass stope marker from the Graphic ).

    • @gabrielaguilar1391
      @gabrielaguilar1391 3 года назад +2

      @@rjnarsavagejr.3132 Those must be some great memories! Unfortunately, i got started kinda late in this hobby. I can only imagine how nice it was before all the closures. I'll bet you have some great stories!

    • @rjnarsavagejr.3132
      @rjnarsavagejr.3132 3 года назад +1

      @@gabrielaguilar1391 I do I do. I wrote a book along with a colleague, look me up on Amazon. Not a plug, just letting you know I'm for real lol but I have so many stories about collecting underground and just collecting in general. And yea, I'm sure with all the closures now it's nothing like it was back then.

    • @gabrielaguilar1391
      @gabrielaguilar1391 3 года назад

      @@rjnarsavagejr.3132 Wow, that is awesome. What is the name is the book, of i may ask. I'd love to read it.

  • @maggiatkison7980
    @maggiatkison7980 3 года назад +7

    Yay! Love watching your videos. Perfect time to release a new one I’m just sitting down to have my morning coffee. Now I have a video to enjoy while I sip 🙏👍

    • @johnbuck5181
      @johnbuck5181 3 года назад

      Just don’t look at the clickbait thumbnail before you watch it.
      You will either be disappointed or pissed knowing the whole time he expects you to watch for his monetary gain, that none of that exists!!!
      Look at his haul 16:15, now compare it to what he wanted you to think before watching it on the thumbnail.

  • @melyndagerman
    @melyndagerman 2 года назад +1

    I love digging for rocks and crystals.
    Love to see people smile

  • @adampryor1289
    @adampryor1289 3 года назад +2

    Love those vuggy, gossanous matrix pieces! So many beautiful colors and formations. You see something new every time you look at it.

  • @ellenmacarthur9669
    @ellenmacarthur9669 2 месяца назад

    I love your show, and always learn something😊. Not bad for a 75 yr old granny. Be safe and God bless

  • @tashacherry1480
    @tashacherry1480 2 года назад +2

    I don't usually fall in love with dogs but OMG Matrixs is one of the cutest dogs I've ever seen I have a female Havanese name Bella oh, oh my God they would make the cutest puppies

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks 3 года назад +18

    So freaking EPIC!!! Beautiful minerals in a beautiful place! Those old mines are so cool. I’m going to try and get to that Missouri amethyst 👍🏼

    • @Spocklee
      @Spocklee Год назад

      i want some amethyst for sure but i live in new mexico lol

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks 3 года назад +6

    Ha ha 😆 YEAH!!! He was after that Smithsonite and he got it!!! Way to go Frank!!! And way to go Bryan! You guys absolutely killed it!!!

    • @johnbuck5181
      @johnbuck5181 3 года назад +1

      Look at 16:15 and compare it to the clickbait thumbnail.
      Looks like he did a better job photoshopping.

  • @samsam66698
    @samsam66698 3 года назад +2

    I love watching your videos. I'm the owner and president of snap shot mining and milling. Your miner that mines crystals I'm a hard rock miner that mines metals. Just wanted you to know that outside of a mine is called a waste dump and the stuff that goes through the mill it's called the tailings. Like I said I love your videos I've actually learned quite a bit on Precious gems and crystals thank you very much.

  • @donnaarmenia2062
    @donnaarmenia2062 3 года назад +2

    Love what you teach us and how we get to go see things we otherwise could not and just love your dog. God bless you and yours

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for hanging out, I appreciate your support! 🙏🙌💎💜

  • @diananunez6951
    @diananunez6951 3 года назад +16

    Gorgeous minerals. That's one place I need to add to my bucket list

  • @Itsmeangie13
    @Itsmeangie13 3 года назад +5

    Love the beautiful views ! Makes the trip even more fun! Thank you Bryan for continuing your fantastic videos!

  • @itsechobruh8887
    @itsechobruh8887 3 года назад +3

    Imagin how the inside of the mine looks, this stuff is incredible. My mouth was open in shock this whole video. Amazing finds!!

  • @tayelorschliinz1177
    @tayelorschliinz1177 2 года назад +2

    Man you are just a genuinely beautiful human inside and out. We are blessed for the existence of these videos and I'd say any person is damn lucky to be in your presence!

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much, it would be a pleasure to be in your presence as well I’m certain 💎🙌

  • @donnaarmenia2062
    @donnaarmenia2062 3 года назад +1

    Love the way you describe your finds and your dog is the best

  • @tonywild1963
    @tonywild1963 3 года назад +4

    That's amazing just how much crystal there is in those spoil heaps. They look beautiful. An awesome trip

  • @michellebrewer9373
    @michellebrewer9373 3 года назад +10

    Those are beautiful pieces!! Man, I need more vacation time lol:)

  • @Der_Kleine_Mann
    @Der_Kleine_Mann 3 года назад +2

    What an amazing place to dig out some beautiful minerals👍

  • @loislewis9900
    @loislewis9900 3 года назад +3

    You have so much fun on your searches....a pleasure to watch.😍

  • @lindsayhuff8813
    @lindsayhuff8813 2 года назад

    Matrix has the best owner ever. What human digs with their dog all the time and encourages their dogs to dig holes? What a lucky little guy. He is so sweet and super happy. Bless his little heart. ❤️

  • @spye4130
    @spye4130 3 года назад +4

    I love this guy man, he makes me so happy!

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 3 года назад +2

    Go Matrix! What a great dog! Good job furface! and thanks for the video...so much fun!

  • @britzel71
    @britzel71 2 месяца назад

    I wouldn't have wanted to miss stopping either when you're right there. I love your videos so much.

  • @qWenzou
    @qWenzou Год назад +1

    I remember watching your older vids and dang the nostalgia, i still love your content. Thanks for staying awesome like you were before!

  • @exploringwithashandjake2373
    @exploringwithashandjake2373 3 месяца назад

    Cool finds ! I get excited just seeing how excited everyone else is when they find something cool ask somebody who’s been collecting rocks for as long as I can remember it is fun

  • @BonitaSchissel333
    @BonitaSchissel333 3 года назад +1

    Love this place. The blues are gorgeous. Yup, added to my bucket list!

  • @kelleelacombe1316
    @kelleelacombe1316 3 года назад +1

    What a wonderful way to start of a Saturday morning! Coffee, The Crystal
    Collector with Matrix and a spring thunderstorm. It is a great day! Thank you for another amazing video! 💜from🇨🇦

  • @patrickkillilea5225
    @patrickkillilea5225 3 года назад +1

    Very Cool!

  • @TiffASUgrad
    @TiffASUgrad Год назад

    Love how happy they all are throughout the video! So genuine.

  • @sol8531
    @sol8531 3 года назад +3

    Man, Azurite is so beautiful. Wish i had the chance to visit and scrounge for these rocks some day

  • @TooLooseLeTrek
    @TooLooseLeTrek 3 года назад

    Your dog - going on all these adventures with plenty of new sniffs - has to be the happiest dog on the planet.

  • @carieyounginsurance
    @carieyounginsurance 3 года назад

    They say to go back to what you loved as a kid...this kid loved ROCKS! Nice haul

  • @soldierside15
    @soldierside15 3 года назад +3

    The adventures you go on are so Grand! I only hope that I get the chance for more myself. Another fun and educating video.

  • @ZeldaRosenthal
    @ZeldaRosenthal 2 года назад +1

    Oh, poor Matrix! That hill!...Thanks for this very happy video! ❤️🐶

  • @laurabryfogle7516
    @laurabryfogle7516 3 года назад +1

    YESSSS!!! So awesome!!
    Thanks for filming your treasure adventures!! 🙏 ❤🌞 🐦 🙌 🎶

  • @MusicFurler
    @MusicFurler 3 года назад +3

    I always like before the video starts and share too😊 Such great finds and love to see Matrix enjoying the digs as much as you guys do.💎

  • @terrimurray4240
    @terrimurray4240 3 года назад +1

    I just love those colors. Absolutely beautiful

  • @mezellenjohnson2753
    @mezellenjohnson2753 3 года назад +4

    What a wonderful place to dig for crystals Bryan, the views you showed us are awesome!! It looks so peaceful and the treasures are all below the surface to br found. Matrix certainly enjoyed digging there lol and so did everyone else. The different colours of the crystals are beautiful but I saw a couple of pieces with a beautiful red on them and wonder what that is? I was thrilled when the mine owner said the large piece was smithsonite, which was lovely though I prefer the azurite and its beautiful blues. Terry came in and heard your voice and said to say hello from him and laughed when I showed him Matrix digging and then lying down. Cheerio my friends good luck and happy fossicking, God bless you all love and hugs to you, Dylan and Matrix Mary-Ellen and Terry UK

  • @valiantwarrior4517
    @valiantwarrior4517 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Epic. Look like they fell right out of Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

  • @annieideker9645
    @annieideker9645 3 года назад +10

    Hello!! Hubby & i just bought property outside Socorro New Mexico, and wondering where you went? We are amateur rockhounds and wanna go dig lol.. We are fulltime campers/travelers but spend summers in southern Colorado.. Thanks for your content!! We love your videos!!

    • @nonyabozz
      @nonyabozz 2 года назад +4

      From the description they said they went to Graphic Mine near Magalena NM. You want to go to one of the rock shops there to buy a permit to dig through the tailings pile, I believe it is Bill's Gem and Mineral that gives a permit for this mine in particular.

  • @marinkocubela7483
    @marinkocubela7483 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this with us!!Very much appreciated!😃❤️

  • @user-pm6ek8ws9i
    @user-pm6ek8ws9i Год назад +1

    Wild Lands & Wide Lands &
    Wanderful Lands.Looking so fun.

  • @ewagaj5628
    @ewagaj5628 3 года назад +3

    Obejrzałam wiele Pana filmów i ciągle wprawiają mnie w zachwyt :). Wspaniałe hobby. Pozdrawiam z Europy/z Polski (Poland) i życzę wspaniałych zdobyczy.

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Год назад

      Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Greetings and best wishes back to you from Michigan, U.S.A.

  • @allenlange3181
    @allenlange3181 Год назад

    Its so beautiful awesome colors love the beauty of crystals

  • @shemusmcquillaide
    @shemusmcquillaide 2 года назад

    Wow, a must visit for anyone who loves azurite and I think that would be everyone, what gorgeous finds!

  • @bonblue4993
    @bonblue4993 3 года назад +1

    This was fun. And I never knew that Smithsonite forms bubbles. Congrats on finding that big piece of Smithsonite!

  • @noodlecatcountry
    @noodlecatcountry 2 года назад +1

    Matrix is goals! Damn do I wanna go rock hounding with my pupper Benji. That Azurite is stunning! My favorite shade of blue.

  • @pudermcgavin4462
    @pudermcgavin4462 3 года назад +1

    I can't believe how rust free and nice the metal hardware on that mine shaft was crazy

  • @edgarjohnso841
    @edgarjohnso841 Год назад

    ,Great work Bryan nice chatting with you yesterday at Wal-Mart in SOCORRO God bless

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 3 года назад +1

    Watching this video, I think I may grow crystal wings and fly away to Rockhound Heaven! Old disabled house bound dusty rusty Rockhound here... Transcending!

  • @amygross5396
    @amygross5396 3 года назад +1

    I enjoy watching you !
    beautiful colors 😍

  • @markpasquarella3223
    @markpasquarella3223 Год назад

    Like that you show all these public places to go and enjoy cheap

  • @suemann8288
    @suemann8288 3 года назад +2

    you are amazing you are the reason I got into rocks and geodes and can you Plz continue the geode series Plz

  • @GermanGemcutter
    @GermanGemcutter 3 года назад +1

    Amazing specimens 👍 I love all these intense colors.

  • @henrihunter8030
    @henrihunter8030 Год назад

    Host personality and the cute little dog make the show.

  • @billmiller4972
    @billmiller4972 2 года назад

    Grown up men digging in the dirt like little boys. Like it!

  • @robbybobby6483
    @robbybobby6483 3 года назад

    Like the sword and the stone! Only frank was worthy. Nice little cube. Great piece of smithsonite!

  • @mayrakopjansen2814
    @mayrakopjansen2814 2 года назад

    I love to watch all your videos ,thank you for shearing your finds

  • @worldpeace3958
    @worldpeace3958 10 месяцев назад

    Super excited to watch this...wow👍👍🤗❤

  • @dentedhalo1265
    @dentedhalo1265 3 года назад +2

    Matrix speaks! What else is he going to tell us I wonder? Love you guys...

  • @kathleenw5788
    @kathleenw5788 3 года назад +2

    Awesome find, go matrix!

  • @jamescobb9459
    @jamescobb9459 3 года назад +1

    EPIC video CC !! They only gettin better Bro !! Killer. Thanks for all you do. I've watched this several times. I wanna go there!! Hell yea!

  • @sharonleader5133
    @sharonleader5133 3 года назад

    Your little dog Matrix is adorable..

  • @shayshamrock
    @shayshamrock 2 года назад +1

    the amount of light blue i saw omg I would have 2 full bags of just rocks and crystals

  • @DipBlu
    @DipBlu 2 года назад +1

    Matrix is dah bomb, keeping you guys in line. ;)) Thanks for another excellent video.

  • @brahim6473
    @brahim6473 Год назад

    Your dog is very beautiful so cute Thank you so much

  • @JSees
    @JSees Год назад

    I was just in Magdelena today, after I went to the Mineral Museum at the NM Institue of Mining and Technology. They have great specimens from all over the world and loads from NM mines and huge pieces of Smithsonian! I will have to check out the Graphic mine location when it is warmer. Hope you got to eat at the Tumbleweeds Diner there, great food and lovely people.

  • @florasastrealfaro90
    @florasastrealfaro90 2 года назад +1

    Me encanta ese perrito😍😍 es una preciosidad!!!
    Enhorabuena por estos hayazgo ,sois geniales. Un abrazo desde Málaga...Malaguita!😉👏👏👏

  • @bridgetcheverton5458
    @bridgetcheverton5458 3 года назад

    Funest way to play in the dirt best job in the world ,I’m nearly 70and if I had my. Time over. This is what I’d do,maybe in my next life oh I’d be a bloke too .congrats from Bridget in Tasmania.

  • @mikelouis9389
    @mikelouis9389 3 года назад

    Beautiful stuff! Thanks for sharing these wonderful treasures you found! Y'all living the life!

  • @mariateresagutierrezquispe449
    @mariateresagutierrezquispe449 3 года назад

    Interesantes minerales encuentras, asombroso!!!😲
    Matrix ha hablado, what!!!!!
    Cuídalo mucho

  • @amalawilliams1140
    @amalawilliams1140 2 года назад

    Omg im vibrating the whole time watching this, amazing!

  • @laurat5143
    @laurat5143 3 года назад

    WOW! I loved all of your finding ❤ 😲omg Wow!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 3 года назад

    Awesome awesome fantastic finds so beautiful fantastic video thank you

  • @pattiemosier9583
    @pattiemosier9583 2 года назад

    Your dog is so sweet, make sure you keep plenty of water for your dog. Have fun.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas
    @CrystalsofArkansas 3 года назад +1

    That is an epic haul! 🙌
    Love the gemmy smithsonite
    Nice video, Bryan.

  • @2wahineandadog
    @2wahineandadog Год назад

    Soo pretty - I'm happy for you and Matrix

  • @tamigarrett3513
    @tamigarrett3513 3 года назад

    Matrix is living his best life ever. Such a cutie. Just like his daddy.

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka 2 года назад +1

    peanut butter jelly time wooooot!!!!

  • @sharonleader5133
    @sharonleader5133 3 года назад

    I enjoy watching you find gemstones.

  • @shitheadjohnson2797
    @shitheadjohnson2797 Год назад

    That little cuprite cube at the beginning is probably EXTREMELY strong!!! good for a piece of jewelry for sure!!!

  • @MeghanGilbert
    @MeghanGilbert 2 года назад +2

    Hi!!! I just moved here and was wondering if I needed access to get into these mines? How do you go about that?

  • @galaxies7426
    @galaxies7426 3 года назад

    i always smile every time you say that kind of "what" hehe

  • @ggetinc
    @ggetinc Год назад +1

    I like the allophane and Azurite. This is a great place.

  • @denisweimer8791
    @denisweimer8791 3 года назад +1

    VERY nice color. But that giant vug of smithsonite was off the chain! Good day there. I think the pyrite site needs some more exploration - reminds me of the dumps around Leadville, CO - if you dig around enough, you'd probably start to find larger colonies. Might be worth an extra day.

  • @kingshark8742
    @kingshark8742 2 года назад

    That girl is always happy. I envy her

  • @cannaholic9079
    @cannaholic9079 3 года назад +1

    It would be a dream come true to go on a dig with you guys. So cool ! Great finds

  • @dawnbrown9898
    @dawnbrown9898 Год назад

    How absolutely amazing!! What fun that would be. 😁💖

  • @martinmoore2468
    @martinmoore2468 2 года назад +1

    Matrix is the handsome little dog.

  • @Blessings.429
    @Blessings.429 3 года назад +1

    You could do up a plant pot with Cactus a small plat as a tiny tree and these crystals, sell them as extra and you have other resources....