AGATES from AFRICA cut open w/ 10" Lapidary Saw // Stunning Gemstones

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  • Опубликовано: 5 май 2022
  • Let's cut open some amazing agates from Africa! These beautiful agate gems are from the southern part of the Sahara and were sent to me as a gift to cut open and see what wonders will be hiding inside! These agates were cut on my 10" lapidary saw with the thin sintered blade, see the Hi Tech Diamond link below for more info. I am planning on polishing these beauties in another lapidary video in the future so make sure to subscribe to stay tuned for that!
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    Thank you all for watching this lapidary cutting video where we use our 10" lapidary slab saw to slice open these beautiful agate gems from Africa. I had a ton of fun seeing inside these amazing minerals. I really loved all the agate bands as well as the geode pocket full of crystals! It would be very fun to go rockhounding in the sahara desert where these were found, maybe someday. I will polishing these on our 8" cabking cabbing machine in the future, see you then!
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Комментарии • 243

  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  2 года назад +35

    Thanks for watching and have an amazing day ❤️

    • @joymelton-bollen6383
      @joymelton-bollen6383 2 года назад +4

      I absolutely adore your love for the beauty of nature.

    • @carmenevans7651
      @carmenevans7651 2 года назад +2

      I hope to get some good pictures of my suspected oolitic Jasper and send them to your Gmail.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +1

      @@carmenevans7651 I’ll be checking email today 😊

    • @stefaniekrivec4601
      @stefaniekrivec4601 2 года назад +1

      Gefallen mir

    • @emilsevega7435
      @emilsevega7435 2 года назад +1

      Hermosa y quisiera saber si me puedes enviar una imagen de las variedades que existen de agatas no encuentro en ningún lugar gracias, saludos desde Argentina

  • @sarav.4254
    @sarav.4254 2 года назад +11

    Agate Dad is the Rob Ross: The Happy Painter, of our happy little agate world. Makes me smile :)

  • @charlottebeck3757
    @charlottebeck3757 2 года назад +4

    Love the macro pics!! Thanks. God’s creations are amazing!

  • @littlePitaGordita
    @littlePitaGordita 2 года назад +20

    Alright, i dont even care if I sound lame and you've heard it a million times, but you seriously rock!! I love watching your videos! You and your collection are frickin awsome!! Your lovely wife and kids are lucky to have such a cool husband/dad!!

    • @Kimberly-mi5wl
      @Kimberly-mi5wl 2 года назад +4

      This is so sweet Amber!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for such a kind comment 🥰 I’m the lucky one

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 2 года назад

      @@AgateDad what Country are they from?

    • @amandadrinsinger6121
      @amandadrinsinger6121 2 года назад +2

      Right?! The videos are just outstandingly put together.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +1

      @@amandadrinsinger6121 Thanks :)

  • @kseaglass8920
    @kseaglass8920 2 года назад +4

    The coolest 😎 beans at 3:15 love that little bubbly crystal caves on both sides. Have a gr8 👍🏼 weekend. Be blessed my friend.

  • @seth1371
    @seth1371 Год назад +2

    Dude as a fellow military member (Marine) it is so awesome to see the joy you have coming out when your doing your videos. I find the same joy woodworking. It’s neat to see and I enjoy watching all your old and new videos. Watching your videos definitely helps my PTSD from the wars. You are an inspiration to anyone who wants happiness in their life.

  • @littledabwilldoya9717
    @littledabwilldoya9717 2 года назад +6

    We can hear in your voice that you were ‘beaming ear-to-ear’!😁 I was really excited to see what was in there, too! Found myself saying out loud ‘wow’, ‘OOH!’, and ‘WHOA!!!’ Those macros were amazing! Was really interested in your cutting that first ‘bumpy’ one- made me think that it was formed out of super hot lava-esque material millions of years ago. So cool!!!

  • @ebybbob
    @ebybbob 2 года назад +3

    the fortifications..... THE FORTIFICAAAATIONS!!

  • @brianholcomb940
    @brianholcomb940 2 года назад +6

    Those were absolutely awesome! Love the little geode! Thanks for sharing!

  • @margiebrown7436
    @margiebrown7436 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful agates! 🥰

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 2 года назад +5

    Those were just spectacular. I could hear just how excited you were in tour voice and hear you beaming, as you put it. Just amazing agates. Thanks for sharing.

  • @botryoidalbishhh3150
    @botryoidalbishhh3150 2 года назад +10

    I just want to say your rock room is looking so good! Rock room goals! Interesting African agates I have never seen them before so thank you for sharing. 👌

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! My wife and I had a lot of fun fixing it up 😁

    • @michaeljones3974
      @michaeljones3974 2 года назад

      It does look great! Mine is so messy🤣

  • @cake-face
    @cake-face 2 года назад +2

    Awesome agates! The first half of the one that you said looked like a buffalo also looks exactly like the shape of the continent of Africa. 🤯 around the 5:00 min mark

  • @meg2831
    @meg2831 2 года назад +2

    Those were all so amazing! Thanks for those macro pictures so we could see up close and personal.

  • @amandadrinsinger6121
    @amandadrinsinger6121 2 года назад +2

    OMG I was soooo close guessing Syria!!!! These have to be some of my world favorite agates. Sahara agates and throughout that region is is GORGEOUS. THE YELLOW 💛💛 I have an agatized Sahara snail uncut with the ambition I might cut it one day. Thanks for wonderful close ups just amazing

  • @SUPERSHELLEYBELLY
    @SUPERSHELLEYBELLY Год назад +1

    They look like candy!!! I love the bright yellow 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 2 года назад +7

    Love your rock room! Great poster🤩. All of the different details each agate has is so awesome! It looked like some had little eyes in the agate bits, some had plumes, a little geode pocket and all of the crazy bands. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing these with us Taylor! Now I know what African agates look like inside.✌️🤠

  • @arielkrebbs9941
    @arielkrebbs9941 2 года назад +2

    Whoot! I love all the crazy details. Beautiful! The one with the geode pocket was insane.

  • @conniehubbell7383
    @conniehubbell7383 2 года назад +1

    I did really enjoy that. Sent the video to my grandson, who is 12 and loves rocks and minerals.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Awesome, tell him I saw hey!

  • @TheLindagdetroit
    @TheLindagdetroit 2 года назад +1

    1:52 lol the "uff da"! I had to rewind to make sure I heard it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @michellestenton6430
    @michellestenton6430 2 года назад +6

    They are all so unique and beautiful. The colours are so bright. The geode pocket was a lovely surprise. Thanks for sharing Taylor. Have a wonderful weekend!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 2 года назад +2

    What absolutely beautiful agates. Thanks for sharing. That 10in saw is getting a workout.

  • @largent45
    @largent45 2 года назад +3

    Oh My Goodness! Those were spectacular! Each and every one was unique a so beautiful! I liked the one with the geode pocket and crystal cave on the inside! Man those were spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @paulabrandt3922
    @paulabrandt3922 2 года назад +2

    Love how happy rocks make you! Me too. Thanks for sharing your awesome rocks
    and experiences.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      It’s so fun! Happy to share 😊

  • @grammanancy7425
    @grammanancy7425 2 года назад +2

    Woo hoo! Agate Dad Friday!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sandraabshire4923
    @sandraabshire4923 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @amyjones7962
    @amyjones7962 2 года назад +3

    It’s Rock Time! Woohoo! lol🤓🤓🤓
    I just get a kick outta it when other folks still say Cool Beans! lol imma dork 😂😂🤓🤓😁😁😁

  • @roxannsejkora1691
    @roxannsejkora1691 2 года назад +2

    I like the one with the druzy pocket the best.

  • @kathybrewer3006
    @kathybrewer3006 6 месяцев назад

    I love how your space is always so clean and tidy.

  • @chrisewens3134
    @chrisewens3134 2 года назад +2

    Have to love how much variety is in these agates. You should keep an eye out for Berber Agates, I think those will be right up your alley!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      I'll check them out!

  • @masterflickmusic8010
    @masterflickmusic8010 Год назад +1

    This one got the shape of Africa 😊

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 2 года назад +1

    Breath taking, mouth dropping beautiful! Parts of them will make beautiful cabs.

  • @laurar6967
    @laurar6967 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Really spectacular agates under all that ugly... Thanks for sharing Agate Dad!❤️

  • @ruhsexperimentsgliesperimentid
    @ruhsexperimentsgliesperimentid 2 года назад +2

    Wow! Fantastic stones!

  • @denisejackson4819
    @denisejackson4819 Год назад

    I’d forgotten how much I LOVE rocks. Being house/bed bound I find your videos super positive, and a wonderful escape into reality. Delightful! Informative. Great work! 💜💜💜

  • @danieldines4284
    @danieldines4284 2 года назад +2

    Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

  • @theresaherrrera8224
    @theresaherrrera8224 2 года назад +2

    Omg I couldn't stop smiling and saying oooooooo wow....I wouldn't know how to just pick just one....once again mijo....you made me feel so happy with your fines....💜🙏

  • @elleisme8565
    @elleisme8565 2 года назад +3

    Wow gorgeous! 😍

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 2 года назад +1

    I saw the BUFFALO!!! just beautiful... The Buffalo is one of my spirit animals... possibly one of yours too🤗

  • @stanbrown915
    @stanbrown915 2 года назад +1

    Wow! GOD does give us beautiful treasures to find.

  • @MrChubbyHubby.
    @MrChubbyHubby. 2 года назад +1

    Sweet slicing Agate Dad, those are some amazing agates.

  • @claudesarich6314
    @claudesarich6314 2 года назад +2

    So different yet still amazing. Great video, I also love the poster behind you. Thx for the share and stay safe and rock on 👍✌

  • @tott3457
    @tott3457 2 года назад +1

    Your enthusiasm is contagious ❣️😃

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 2 года назад +2

    Loved all your treasures!!!

  • @grammanancy7425
    @grammanancy7425 2 года назад +2

    HOLY CATS!!!! Amaaaaaazing!

  • @susiesmith6174
    @susiesmith6174 2 года назад +2

    Hi, WOW those were fantastic!!! Great video today!!! As always!!! Take care. 😊

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Thanks, same to you!

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Год назад

    They were so unique. I really enjoyed seeing those rocks .

  • @janiehand2954
    @janiehand2954 2 года назад +2

    They are truly unique

  • @obake84
    @obake84 2 года назад +2

    You get the coolest rocks, I need some of those too!

  • @japhyryder66
    @japhyryder66 2 года назад +3

    I could totally hear the joy in your voice! Wow! Those are so beautiful. The macros were mind blowing! All those swirls and bands! The crystals in that little geode pocket! And that small area of dendrites! Just amazing! Thank you Taylor for sharing and putting a big smile on my face!

  • @rafaelhernandez1586
    @rafaelhernandez1586 2 года назад +2

    Unas hermosas agatas excelente video gracias por compartir

  • @julieduncan1996
    @julieduncan1996 27 дней назад

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing macro shots of these beauties! ❤

  • @ruthchapman3847
    @ruthchapman3847 2 года назад +2

    Those are some keepers indeed

  • @user-bd9ip6de5e
    @user-bd9ip6de5e Год назад

    Wow! Summer sunshine in an agate! Amazing African agates...Awesome job AG!

  • @liszafricaminmin2898
    @liszafricaminmin2898 2 года назад +4

    Espectaculares todas las ágatas,las macro-fotografías me han encantado,son preciosas,gracias por mostrarlas.

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 2 года назад +2

    Fricken awesome 😎 I so want some of those to cut thanks for sharing you are the best

  • @debrabattenfield3848
    @debrabattenfield3848 2 года назад +2

    Fabulous! So GORGEOUS!

  • @nitawynn9538
    @nitawynn9538 8 месяцев назад

    The agates are beautiful abstract pieces of art.

  • @GeodeCrackerCollector
    @GeodeCrackerCollector 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video and stellar material!! Some beautiful stuff in those little nuggets!

  • @louisjr.fos-oy5971
    @louisjr.fos-oy5971 2 года назад +2

    I'm from the philippines and we have that kind of stones,we gathered some of it to be use as a decoration in our backyard or as stone ornament for cactus and bonsai

  • @aliciakiely8405
    @aliciakiely8405 Год назад

    that yellow 😍 beautiful bands and fortifications and bubbles and crystals!! looks like you had so much fun cutting them open! thanks for sharing :)

  • @bluebird2472
    @bluebird2472 2 года назад +1

    These are gorgeous. Love watching your videos.

  • @berjo77
    @berjo77 2 года назад +2

    Very, very nice! Now that I’ve acquired my basic saw, I’ve been looking for rocks I can purchase and open them just to enjoy the reveal and the beauty inside them. I’ll never get to Africa to gather something like your agates show here, so why not just have some delivered? Finding my own are hard enough here in southeast Michigan! Great work and I’m continually amazed at these openings. I’m struck by how similar some agates are to pictures I’ve seen of distant galaxies or electron microscope frames of clumps of molecules. It’s all so familiar. Thanks, stay safe and enjoy!

    • @laywilliams3843
      @laywilliams3843 2 года назад

      Do you know where to purchase them from?

    • @berjo77
      @berjo77 2 года назад

      @@laywilliams3843 Cheap saws? Harbor Freight. African agates? Africa I presume but not sure who in Africa. I’ll repost if I find out, I’d love to open a few of these!

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 2 года назад +3

    I love those yellows.I’ve never seen agates like those.great video. You will have to tell me where you got those agates.😎

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +1

      I’ve been meaning to email you, about your cars extended warranty 😅 hope you’ve been good my friend!

    • @darrinwilliams5715
      @darrinwilliams5715 2 года назад

      @@AgateDad I’ve been well thank you. I’ve done a lot of cutting during the winter.

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 2 года назад

    Wow so pretty. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kirbycraft9325
    @kirbycraft9325 2 года назад +2

    The one you didn't cut is really unique. The African Agates are very heavy with Limonite. In the right spot I bet they are actually kinda hard to spot. Big nodules too.

  • @lordalexandermalcolmguy6971
    @lordalexandermalcolmguy6971 2 года назад +2

    Amazing agates

  • @WorldofRockhounds
    @WorldofRockhounds 2 года назад +2

    Those turned out so cool. I've got a bag of Agates from Africa that a coworker of my wife gave to me before she moved. There are some cool agates that come from over there!

  • @als8326
    @als8326 2 года назад +3

    Yes very cool 😊👍

  • @robertmathis9213
    @robertmathis9213 Год назад

    Every rock you open was awesome. Great job. I really enjoy watching your videos.

  • @tonyalynne5918
    @tonyalynne5918 Год назад

    Those were so amazing!

  • @denisejackson4819
    @denisejackson4819 Год назад

    Beautiful! Stunning! Love your channel! Thank you! From the Olympic Peninsula. ✌️💜💜💜

  • @evelynkoornneef4629
    @evelynkoornneef4629 2 года назад +5

    Hi Taylor:) Been watching your channel for a while now, always informative and enthusiastic, I'm hooked :) especially love the close ups at the end, each rock is a piece of art and your photography is fabulous...you should print them, maybe start a line of cards or a calendar?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Maybe someday :) Thanks!

  • @mom42boys
    @mom42boys 2 года назад +1

    You are fulfilling my dreams!! I just love ❤ watching your videos because I am a long time rock hound that was not able to invest in the type of equipment you have. Every time we go to Duluth (from Stillwater) we check out beaches.
    It broke my heart when The Agate Shop in Two Harbors closed because I could spend forever in there looking at their collection. I'm glad they reopened but now it's so limited.
    I was wondering if you have ever checked out Iona's Beach in Two Harbors. We went there the last time we were up North and it is absolutely beautiful.
    Love, love, LOVE your videos!!

  • @HansBeaz
    @HansBeaz 2 года назад +2

    Oh man those are beautiful!!!

  • @Rockhead75
    @Rockhead75 2 года назад +2

    Just WOW !!

  • @Lindaraylong
    @Lindaraylong Год назад

    I loved every one of them. They are gorgeous.

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 2 года назад +2

    Dang those were amazing!

  • @bognartruckingllc5235
    @bognartruckingllc5235 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @user-jx9qv5in9l
    @user-jx9qv5in9l 4 месяца назад

    Love macro pictures!

  • @nancycarson15
    @nancycarson15 Год назад +1

    Love your show Dad.

  • @DrJ4712
    @DrJ4712 3 месяца назад

    😮 Very, very cool! So much going on in each of those agates and your macro pics at the end really add a great dimension to each that would otherwise be hard to see! Very special episode!😊❤🥰 Looking forward to the next batch🙃

  • @marywrigjt7614
    @marywrigjt7614 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful.

  • @lydiaflatt9859
    @lydiaflatt9859 2 года назад +2

    This is wonderful. I’ve wanted to look at the inside of rocks all my life!! I’m subscribed. THANK YOU!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Thanks and welcome ❤️

  • @marywrigjt7614
    @marywrigjt7614 2 года назад +1

    These are awesome.! 👍👍

  • @wyatthenderson8322
    @wyatthenderson8322 2 года назад

    The bands at 8:19 😍 wow!!

  • @davidhaanpaa2130
    @davidhaanpaa2130 2 года назад +1

    Good videos I enjoy watching when your cutting agate and other rocks it’s addicting

  • @deeanderson4440
    @deeanderson4440 Год назад +1

    Truly amazing 😳😍

  • @pattimcintosh7274
    @pattimcintosh7274 2 года назад +1

    LOVE your passion

  • @TheTytyguy83
    @TheTytyguy83 2 года назад +3

    Totally awesome agates!!! The second one with the pocket is my favorite! Will you be polishing that one on the cabking as well?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      You know it 🤘🤘

  • @claudetemassuchinpercebon1549
    @claudetemassuchinpercebon1549 2 года назад +1

    Beauty...enjoyed

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 2 года назад

    I love the bubble one on the outside and in

  • @promosibatupermata2024
    @promosibatupermata2024 2 года назад +1

    Waw... amazing videos for gemstone

  • @arkur_
    @arkur_ 2 года назад +2

    Been recently watching your videos and now I’ve finally subscribed! I love your work!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Thanks and welcome!!

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Год назад +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @masterflickmusic8010
    @masterflickmusic8010 Год назад +1

    These are beautiful

  • @jefftaylor8254
    @jefftaylor8254 2 года назад +4

    After cutting, what do you do with the halves? If you further polish them, what do you use to remove the saw marks?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад +3

      I’ll be polishing with my 8” cabking

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful agates awesome 😊💙

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 2 года назад

    Lovely material

  • @patriciakaufmann2229
    @patriciakaufmann2229 2 года назад +1

    Love all your videos!!!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  2 года назад

      Thanks so much 😁