Southwest Oregon Serpentine: Secret Green Gemstones
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- Southwest Oregon Serpentine: Secret Green Gemstones
Serpentine minerals form via the metamorphism of magnesium-rich rocks like peridotite and pyroxenite, under high pressure and low temperature. This process alters minerals like olivine and pyroxene into various serpentine varieties, evident in their fibrous or scaly texture and colors spanning green to black, commonly found in serpentinite formations.
Serpentine minerals form through metamorphism under low temperature and high pressure, driven by hydrothermal activity, subduction zone, or regional metamorphism. These environments facilitate the alteration of magnesium-rich substrates, leading to the diverse array of serpentine minerals found in geologic records.
Antigorite, a common serpentine variant, is noted for its green color and frequent occurrence in serpentinite formations. Its formation in specific metamorphic conditions highlights its importance in elucidating the processes shaping serpentine minerals. Antigorite exemplifies the diverse mineralogy within the serpentine group, emphasizing the influence of temperature and pressure on mineral characteristics.
Bowenite, named after geologist George T. Bowen, is prized for its translucent to opaque, light to dark green hues, making it popular in jewelry. Its unique aesthetic and physical properties highlight the diversity of serpentine minerals, appealing to both scientific and artistic communities.
Williamsite, honoring mineralogist Charles Alfred Williams, is a rare serpentine type noted for its deep green color and unique veining, highly valued in jewelry and ornamental crafts. The tradition of naming minerals after contributors enriches serpentine's cultural and scientific legacy.
The conversion of magnesium-rich rocks into serpentine minerals entails intricate geological processes. Water, under high pressure and relatively low temperature, plays a crucial role in hydrating and altering the rocks. This process yields diverse serpentine minerals and underscores the significance of hydrothermal systems and metamorphic environments in the Earth's crust.
The historical and cultural importance of serpentine minerals, notably bowenite, surpasses their geological origin. Ancient civilizations used bowenite for ceremonial objects, imbuing it with symbolic significance due to its striking appearance. This highlights the intersection of geology, culture, and history in appreciating and using serpentine minerals, showing their lasting allure and value to human societies.
Southwest Oregon Serpentine: Secret Green Gemstones 
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This is undoubtedly the best video on the subject ever produced.
The weathering on the exterior of the rocks is so pronounced when cut, very impressive to see.
Thanks man, I'm hoping to make a more formally informative video on the subject soon. Lots to talk about ^^
I love carving Serpentine and I miss Oregon
You'll have to show us some of your work
Serpentine is just magical! 🐍🪨Love seeing the green glow when you shine the light through it! I agree with you totally on liking rock hounding so much...seeing all the different varieties of colors and patterns in a given area is just amazing! As you were focused on finding Serpentine this trip, I was admiring all of the rocks around the Serpentine as well, and I like when you identify what kinds of rocks that they are. I tend to be drawn to green rocks in general. Seems like the green rocks find their way into my backpack anytime I go rock hounding! Thanks so much for taking us along on this Serpentine Green Gems Adventure!🐍🪨♥
Youre very welcome and I'm glad you could join in ^^
Thanks!!
Green rocks of all kinds are my favorite. I'm just beginning to learn about them and this serpentine is fascinating! I live close to the Olympic Peninsula in WA and seem to find lots of green rocks, especially in my backyard. I have this crazy desire to identify the different types now... I think that's what I'm doing today. Thanks for the inspiration!😁
I really appreciate the time it took making this video
The narration while you were deciding what to leave and what to bring home is going to help me a lot
I spent last year intent on finding jade in North CA and leaving behind the serpentine. Now I'll go back and look for antigonite and bowenite!
I also like your showing us the slabs at the end!
Thank you 😊
Youre very welcome.
This one took a lot of time to make and I'm happy to hear it will be helpful.
Thanks again!!
Secrets of Serpentine: Green Gems of Southwest Oregon
Serpentine minerals form via the metamorphism of magnesium-rich rocks like peridotite and pyroxenite, under high pressure and low temperature. This process alters minerals like olivine and pyroxene into various serpentine varieties, evident in their fibrous or scaly texture and colors spanning green to black, commonly found in serpentinite formations.
Serpentine minerals form through metamorphism under low temperature and high pressure, driven by hydrothermal activity, subduction zone, or regional metamorphism. These environments facilitate the alteration of magnesium-rich substrates, leading to the diverse array of serpentine minerals found in geologic records.
Antigorite, a common serpentine variant, is noted for its green color and frequent occurrence in serpentinite formations. Its formation in specific metamorphic conditions highlights its importance in elucidating the processes shaping serpentine minerals. Antigorite exemplifies the diverse mineralogy within the serpentine group, emphasizing the influence of temperature and pressure on mineral characteristics.
Bowenite, named after geologist George T. Bowen, is prized for its translucent to opaque, light to dark green hues, making it popular in jewelry. Its unique aesthetic and physical properties highlight the diversity of serpentine minerals, appealing to both scientific and artistic communities.
Williamsite, honoring mineralogist Charles Alfred Williams, is a rare serpentine type noted for its deep green color and unique veining, highly valued in jewelry and ornamental crafts. The tradition of naming minerals after contributors enriches serpentine's cultural and scientific legacy.
The conversion of magnesium-rich rocks into serpentine minerals entails intricate geological processes. Water, under high pressure and relatively low temperature, plays a crucial role in hydrating and altering the rocks. This process yields diverse serpentine minerals and underscores the significance of hydrothermal systems and metamorphic environments in the Earth's crust.
The historical and cultural importance of serpentine minerals, notably bowenite, surpasses their geological origin. Ancient civilizations used bowenite for ceremonial objects, imbuing it with symbolic significance due to its striking appearance. This highlights the intersection of geology, culture, and history in appreciating and using serpentine minerals, showing their lasting allure and value to human societies.
Secrets of Serpentine: Green Gems of Southwest Oregon
Where does nepherite and hydroglssuralite garnet fit in??
They have similar rinds on them but are way more transparent to what youve shown. The hydroglossuralite is so transparent you can see into it and there is minimal chromite speckling throughout.
The hydro also comes in white,orange,brown,green colors. White is milky and not as see through but still very translucent.
Thank you so much for this information! I tend to have a hard time connecting the rocks I see and find with geological processes I read about, and so many dots were connected today! It's like a fog cleared, you have no idea how grateful I am
You are so welcome!
Superb drone footage!! That was an awesome ride through the clouds!
Glad you enjoyed it buddy, took a while to get those shots
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That was magnetite! I have some 15-20 lb boulders of that!
Thats awesome! You'll have to get it cut ^^
Cant wait! I know this is gonna be a great episode 😁👍
Thanks buddy ^^
This systematic approach is very useful and educational!
Thanks man ^^
I like how you showed us what they look like cut up... looks like kryptonite.
I live in Cave Junction OR. It would be awesome to go rockhounding with someone like you. You know where to find some really awesome rocks.
Serpentinite series was the focus of a project that I completed when trying to get a geoscience education endorsement (which is not available in Oregon, despite it being a hotbed for geologic findings and processes).
Send me a dm on IG and I'll give you some GPS locations ^^
Thank you, Rogue! This is fun. Beautiful spot❤
Thanks Tiger ^^
Much appreciated
LOVE the green! RN I’m rockhounding vicariously through your videos. 💚
Yay! Thank you!
Good to see ya Ann ^^
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Wow you definitely have some stunners there! It's crazy how similar to our New Zealand stone they are
Thanks! NZ has some of the coolest material, I really want to go to the south island in the next couple years.
Cheers!!
@TheRogueRockhound Yeah, I've only watched this one video of yours so far and by the looks of it you'd have a blast here! I'd recommend giving yourself at least a week just here on the West Coast-South Island.
We don't really have any RUclips videos to watch though as our "Pounamu" is sacred to our Maori and so non-tribe members aren't allowed to fossic at the main source so to speak but anywhere either side is ok!
@@kirstenlewis9647 thanks for the info. Maybe if I get lucky, I'll find a generous Maori to take me on an adventure and teach me some stuff. I plan on bringing some oregon Sunstone and rainbow obsidian as trade.
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you too!
Very nice!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Yup, yup!!!!
Really nice video.
Thanks, and thanks for joining tonight ^^
Holy moly! You got yourself some beauties right there! That big one you cut first, when you opened up the saw and we saw the chunk that was laying there, now that was beautuful! A lot of them surprised me! But that big one, was just gorgeous! Well those were really good tips for what to look for and what to avoid! Thanks for that! The whole video was just amazing! Thanks Andrew! ❤
Youre so very welcome Largent, happy you liked it and great to hear from ya ^^
Very cool Rogue
Thanks and good to see ya ^^
That place is stunning. beautiful river. this rock is suprising! to be honest it does not look like much until you cut it. and then its gorgeous. I would have loved to have one like this. I think it would make fantastic lamps or window hangers. thanks for this video rogue!
Thank you very much Eva!
crazy how cool some of these are on the inside ^^
Fantastic video ✅
17:05 tho 😮😂❤
Thanks Terryl! I put a lot of time into this one ^^
How on earth is someone suppose to read that intro in that amount of time?
its really not that hard to hit that pause button.
Thats exactly what I figured people would do. ^^
Sorry about that. The same text can be found in the description and in the comments. Additionally, as Eva pointed out, you can briefly pause the video by pressing the spacebar.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video otherwise
Oh no worries, I was just razzing mostly lol. And I enjoyed the video very much, thank you sir.
@@user-vp6ef3iv6e Thanks!!
that pegmatite stuff is most likely schorl
I think it is
So this stuff has value? 🤔 We have a ton of this stuff here in our river..
Wow. I need to go through my slag collection and see if some of its actually serpentine.
That would be a good idea ^^
2.47, looks a little like pinalite i think is the name, or hornblend quartz
Thanks!, I'll look into that
I understand calling some of those serpentine but a couple of them look straight up nephrite jade.
I hope they are but I tend to be on the safe side.
I dont want to over hype or sensationalize my content (like so many others).
Thanks for watching!
what river is that
Applegate.
Thanks for joining tonight
What blade are you using on your Ridgid saw? What rpm are you turning? Thanks so much for the trip to the Applegate river it was gorgeous and you can really pick out some amazing rocks.
@@ukrainef_poo-tin8917 10" dewalt blade, medium strength at 1750rpm (I believe). Thanks for watching!!
Wow! What an education! You obviously put a huge effort into this project. The cutting alone must have taken days. The cinematography was excellent! The side by side comparisons were informative and very helpful. And then the glowing green shots after cutting were the icing on the cake!! So cool. Thanks for all the hard work putting out high quality videos. Certainly separates the amateurs from the pros!
Reminds me of toad skin. 🤷♂️ Also is this what they consider Oregon Jade? 🤔