I Found INCREDIBLE Crystals and Pyrite Rocks in Michigan | Hunting for Gems and Minerals

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  • @PaleoCris
    @PaleoCris  4 года назад +18

    PaleoPacks (and other fossils) can be purchased HERE: paleocris.com/shop/paleopack-fossil-hunting-kit-shark-teeth/
    Hit that thumbs up button if you liked this video! Love you guys and hope you're all staying safe and healthy.

    • @tacklebox6331
      @tacklebox6331 4 года назад

      I highly recommend the paleo packs. I ordered one and did with my 12yr old brother we both loved it and found so many awesome shark teeth and other fossils.

    • @GETMONEYJONES2304
      @GETMONEYJONES2304 4 года назад

      Petrify sep from the giant trees of Old

    • @ClownWhisper
      @ClownWhisper 3 года назад +2

      Hi I have an issue. I bought a house in Jackson MI and it's in an old Cliff type setting where the hill has been dozed down and grass planted over it. I keep finding quartz I mean tons of quartz just randomly when I'm digging in my yard there's quartz everywhere. Also I found a piece of something I have no idea what it is I thought it might be pyrite but it's not. It's silverish it looks like petrified wood but it's so sparkly and shiny and heavier than hell I wish there was a way we could post pictures it's got kind of an iridescent Sheen but it's mostly silver and it really looks like a piece of wood

    • @devdolph
      @devdolph 2 года назад

      @@ClownWhisper if you’re in the UP it’s probably a schist. That would be my guess if it’s silvery, heavy, and striated

  • @robertthomasjones9278
    @robertthomasjones9278 2 месяца назад

    The attraction of this show is this humble, very knowledgeable gal who is upstaging you.

  • @cmcer1995
    @cmcer1995 Год назад +2

    What great finds in plain sight alongside a busy road. The rocks are just being used to shore up the side of this road by the hwy dept. rockhounds would love this area. Great find Bri and thanks for sharing.

  • @captpaul8827
    @captpaul8827 3 года назад +7

    Hey Cris! Been following you and Bri for quite some time now and love seeing your excitement when you two find something. Michigan geologist myself and frequent contributor to Michigan Rocks and his pages. Let me know if you return to Michigan; would enjoy meeting you two...

  • @paDdywitha
    @paDdywitha 10 месяцев назад +1

    Fun seeing others get so excited about what nature can create. Ty for sharing that good energy

  • @dillontopham9802
    @dillontopham9802 2 года назад +4

    Michigan has amazing wild berry’s all over. Love this state

  • @ImurChuckelberry
    @ImurChuckelberry 10 месяцев назад +2

    Never forgot the most beautiful gem of all Bree😊❤🔥😂😁Happy hunting guys

  • @andreworr4307
    @andreworr4307 2 года назад +1

    Hahaha,love the squeals bree lets out when shes so excited, lol,very engaging

  • @jenniferblakley3948
    @jenniferblakley3948 3 года назад +3

    This is my favorite rock hunting video. This breath taking

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 3 года назад +8

    I’m a Michigander all my life and have never seen a ghost pipe. Glad you enjoyed the raspberries & black berries.

    • @truckerenoch8824
      @truckerenoch8824 2 года назад

      Ghost pipe (Monoflora Unitropa) is the duckbilled platypus of the plant kingdom. It a parasitic, half herb/half wildflower that grows like a mushroom and doesn't produce chlorophyll, so it gets its chlorophyll from other fungal parasites that steal their chlorophyll from trees. So it's basically a parasitic, parisitizing, fungal, herbaceous, wildflower. 🤣
      I've been lucky enough to see it 4 times and every year I go back, it's there. 3 places in the Grayling near the Au Sauble river and 1 along the Betsie river near Frankfort.

    • @AJ-sb8qk
      @AJ-sb8qk Год назад +2

      I just bought a bunch of Land in Jackson Michigan and there's ghost pipe all over the place. I located them about 6 months ago

  • @joedadbod8450
    @joedadbod8450 Год назад +1

    Awesome, awesome finds!! Those pyrite cubes are larger than the ones that I have been finding in the northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma areas. I would love to hound in Michigan one day! I find that a pressure washer really helps clean those pyrite nodules off. Just put on a thick, rubber glove and spray them off.

  • @Lisa.Sparkman
    @Lisa.Sparkman 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful material! I also really enjoyed your nature walk with the flowers and the edibles and even the parasites LOL

  • @raygay3375
    @raygay3375 4 месяца назад +1

    I really love this video!

  • @donnahumphriesallen5805
    @donnahumphriesallen5805 2 года назад +2

    Totally awesome finds in this video. I wish I knew where exactly you were, going to take a trip to Michigan next spring. I'm from GA so I am VERY excited and looking forward to rockhounding there. ✌️❤️

    • @truckerenoch8824
      @truckerenoch8824 2 года назад +1

      I don't know exactly where it is, but I'm 99.99% sure it's somewhere in Eaton County. It's the only place I know of that produces cubic pyrite crystals of that size. If you have the time and money, go to the upper peninsula. Even if you can't go very far in, head toward the shores along Paradise up to Whitefish Point and hit Tehquamenon Falls for some sight seeing. If you were planning to go to the U.P. anyway, try to hit up Pictured Rocks National Shoreline on Lake Superior to see the mineral stained cliffs and waterfalls.

    • @suemitchell1354
      @suemitchell1354 3 месяца назад

      Fuzzy balls is the button bush plant.

  • @lindalewis5066
    @lindalewis5066 4 года назад +2

    What a great place to hunt for so many different great finds! 😁👍💌

  • @theresabraddock9310
    @theresabraddock9310 3 года назад +1

    Ive seen several of your videos with you and Bri, who seems knowledgeable and has a keen eye. if youre looking for it you find it amazingly in abundance! with your luck you two should try meteorites, gold and precious stones next time hehe

  • @SusieHughes-m7g
    @SusieHughes-m7g Год назад +1

    Loved. Loved this video!!

  • @jamesdemski5107
    @jamesdemski5107 3 года назад +1

    bri is dudes good luck charm ... dont lose her ... u guys make good videos .. sum lucky finds

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 4 года назад +1

    I love the shiny pyrite! And it's cubes! So cool! And Calcite is always amazing. Those Devonian corals are very interesting!😊💖

  • @dmc1501
    @dmc1501 Год назад +1

    So much fun! Wish I could have been there!

  • @amiralozse1781
    @amiralozse1781 4 года назад +4

    very beautiful gem you got there. Congrats man!!

  • @wynja77
    @wynja77 4 года назад +10

    I love Bree's nature knowledge! The grey pyrite really gave me Star Wars vibes for some reason...

    • @eitanengel8259
      @eitanengel8259 4 года назад +1

      Why?

    • @wynja77
      @wynja77 4 года назад +1

      @@eitanengel8259 It reminded me of the shape/surfaces of some of the spaceships, like the Fulminatrix or The Executor.

  • @joanwolff802
    @joanwolff802 2 года назад +1

    Grew up in Michigan, your video brought back fun memories.

  • @kimbain4368
    @kimbain4368 4 года назад

    Wow! Those were some really cool finds today. What a score! Thanks for sharing!

  • @___LC___
    @___LC___ 4 года назад +3

    Awesome! I’m in Wisconsin and find some similar specimens, but I’m feeling a trip to Michigan is in order!

    • @brianmaney1973
      @brianmaney1973 3 года назад +1

      Christy T I'm also in Wisco, but new to gemming. Any tips for Northern Wisconsin hunting? (Without giving up any secrets ;) )

    • @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi
      @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi 8 месяцев назад

      New Odanah, Ashland, Bayfield and Port Wing, all along the shore and river banks near the Apostle Islands are some amazing gem quality carnelian and agates with carnelian.

  • @leonragsdale7439
    @leonragsdale7439 4 года назад +5

    Those are some amazing finds man! Bri is even more amazing, beautiful and loves rocks too wow! Chris you lucky man you!✌

  • @kevinpunk2006
    @kevinpunk2006 3 года назад +1

    Awesomeness, also you're friend is GEM QUALITY!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 4 года назад

    Awesome adventure what a honey hole magnificent finds you best keep Brie with you she has the eye and touch for finds wow thank you

  • @jenofalltrades6486
    @jenofalltrades6486 3 года назад +2

    Hello from Holland, Michigan!

  • @assasin101011
    @assasin101011 4 года назад +8

    Couples right? you got excellent chemistry🥰

  • @TimG333
    @TimG333 4 года назад +2

    Really enjoy when you come here to Michigan to look. Love the views and rocks you find up here! Great Video.

  • @big_yam
    @big_yam 3 года назад +2

    Man, u two just know exactly where to look to find all the cool stuff.

    • @edpaslaski9477
      @edpaslaski9477 2 года назад +1

      There are groups for rock and mineral hunting in Michigan.

  • @cptnkaos5994
    @cptnkaos5994 4 года назад

    Another great video Chris

  • @ezio9010
    @ezio9010 4 года назад

    I really like this channel it has everything i love. Nature fossils and geology thats amazing

  • @juulc.aramel4232
    @juulc.aramel4232 3 года назад +1

    I've found some pyritised ammonites in the Jurassic Coast, UK. They are GORGEOUS!

  • @lavenderrainbow5041
    @lavenderrainbow5041 4 года назад +1

    CRIS!!! Question.....so we went on a little tiny trip to Lake Huron to look for the famous Yooperlites, like what you found on Lake Superior. However, instead of the wonderful orange glowing luster of what you found, we found stones with a light yellowish glow to them. These also didn't have the same patterns as your Yoorperlites. Do you know what I possibly found??? (found these with UV light)

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +1

      My first question would be “what kind of UV light are you using?” Some UV lights won’t make yooperlites glow super vibrant. If your UV light looks like it casts a lot of purple light, it isn’t the right kind. Those are 395nm and you need a 365nm which is a little harder to find.
      If you are using a 365nm light and have light yellow glowing rocks, I’m afraid I personally wouldn’t be able to give you an ID on them, but there is a fluorescent minerals Facebook group with experts.

    • @davekibbey4206
      @davekibbey4206 4 года назад +2

      Those are called scapolites. Not made up of the same stuff as yooperlites which is Fluorescent Sodalite, but they are highly sought after. Did you collect any?

    • @___LC___
      @___LC___ 4 года назад +1

      As someone from far northern Wisconsin, seeing “Yooperlites” in the comments made me giggle. Reminds me of my grandpa.

  • @rjsturdavant6616
    @rjsturdavant6616 4 года назад +4

    Awesome finds man. I am a Michigan native and if you ever want some tips on locations and such, hit me up and I could hook you up with some sweet areas to find devonian fossils, or anything that inrerests you!

    • @___LC___
      @___LC___ 4 года назад

      I’m in Wisconsin and would love some Michigan destinations.

    • @Miraclecrystals
      @Miraclecrystals 4 года назад

      I live in Michigan and have a place in Detour as well
      Yooperland.. I would love some destinations.. me and my mother are rock hunters .. my dad is native Indian as well

    • @luelahe
      @luelahe 3 года назад +1

      Hey RJ! I'm new to rock hunting, I'm actually really interested in finding some fossils but I'm having such a hard time! Would you mind giving me a spot or two that you mentioned you knew of? Thank you so much! I live up north in Manistee, but I travel

    • @rjsturdavant6616
      @rjsturdavant6616 3 года назад

      @@luelahe In Michigan you can find them all over. I find a lot of dirt roads after it rains. Lake Michigan is a great spot as well, anywhere on the Northern Shore. Lake Huron is very good as well around the Northern Shore. Charlevoix is very good for fossils as well.

    • @luelahe
      @luelahe 3 года назад

      @@rjsturdavant6616 thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Have a beautiful day!

  • @Spyke-ek4eg
    @Spyke-ek4eg 3 года назад

    Plot twist... it was all radioactive😂. Hahah really sweet finds!

  • @greghomrich1393
    @greghomrich1393 Месяц назад

    Pikeral lake is an awesome nature preserve!!!

  • @kendallpotts7524
    @kendallpotts7524 4 года назад +2

    Where in MI? I’m from Grand Rapids and I just traveled to CO to go quarts hunting. Would love to search in my own back yard!

    • @edpaslaski9477
      @edpaslaski9477 2 года назад

      This is around the copper harbor area in the upper peninsula. I live in kalamazoo we can go to Jackson area and look for piles of quarry rock that they put out for us to go through. Since covid they haven't put anything new out for us. Next best place is Rockport MI

  • @matth3wadams
    @matth3wadams 4 года назад +10

    I live in southeast Michigan. I’ve always wanted to go out looking for things like this but have no clue what I’m looking for or how to look for them 🤣

    • @ArcticGator
      @ArcticGator 3 года назад

      Same, its really hard to find a lot of surface rock down here, or even rocky banks, so. much. mud.

    • @edpaslaski9477
      @edpaslaski9477 2 года назад +1

      @@ArcticGator check out Rockport Michigan. Stay to the right and head to the north end of the quarry

  • @AJ-sb8qk
    @AJ-sb8qk Год назад

    Awesome video where in michigan is this located

  • @TmanjoeR
    @TmanjoeR 4 года назад

    nice finds, the store i work at sells alot of stuff like what you found its just alot cooler seeing it come out of the ground. also, bri really knows how to work that camera.

  • @jefftrag1956
    @jefftrag1956 4 года назад +1

    If you soaked some of those pyrite piece in rust out or oxalic acid would they turn golden? Real quick bath so as only to clean the oxidation off.

  • @daniellehack7416
    @daniellehack7416 8 месяцев назад

    So are these large piles of limestone rocks where you were looking for color streaks and pockets? Where is this?

  • @kingbush3551
    @kingbush3551 3 года назад

    It's look up north and you can take 25 lb..... that's look amazing finding..... love gemstone

  • @rockhardrockhounds9970
    @rockhardrockhounds9970 2 года назад

    Nice video. The best pyrite crystals are etched out using Muriatic acid. :D

  • @katiea8014
    @katiea8014 11 месяцев назад

    This is so cool!

  • @sarahchapman4856
    @sarahchapman4856 9 месяцев назад

    I just started rock hunting , curious how is the best way to clean up rocks.

  • @Michael-cf9lf
    @Michael-cf9lf 4 года назад +7

    Cool video amazing finds i cant believe you guys found so much out there, really cool stuff.
    Consider sometime doing a collaboration with Nora Svet, she does the metal detecting but you never know what could be found.

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +3

      Thanks Michael. I’ve had a couple people mention doing a collab with her in the past. Maybe someday.

    • @totos1100
      @totos1100 4 года назад

      @@PaleoCris Do these stones have value, because I have many in my area?

  • @adamj5904
    @adamj5904 3 года назад +1

    So glad to see a video from my home state! My daughter and I were fossil hunting just today! and may I just say: Bri, you are absolutely beautiful!

  • @David-gn6ds
    @David-gn6ds 4 года назад +2

    Super hot, and the rocks are nice as well. Bri is beautiful and smart. Makes me want to visit Michigan. I love that little giggle.

  • @ding17dong
    @ding17dong Год назад

    Where is the hiking trail that you went to? What part of Michigan?

  • @cptnkaos5994
    @cptnkaos5994 4 года назад

    Great video Chris

  • @raygay3375
    @raygay3375 4 месяца назад

    @12:18 Bree’s trill is adorable!😂❤😂❤

  • @rrhodes4433
    @rrhodes4433 4 года назад +2

    Great finds! Y'all are cute and Bri is an amazing artist!

    • @PaleoBri
      @PaleoBri 4 года назад +2

      Thank you! 😊

    • @rrhodes4433
      @rrhodes4433 4 года назад

      @@PaleoBri Youre welcome! Im a fellow artist, followed you on insta and fb!

    • @PaleoBri
      @PaleoBri 4 года назад

      Awe thanks! I’ll have to check out your work!

  • @scottprather5645
    @scottprather5645 Год назад

    Super fun very cool

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 4 года назад

    Outstanding finds....Thanks

  • @kristenledger9458
    @kristenledger9458 2 года назад

    Amazing rocks

  • @BriannaKaminski
    @BriannaKaminski 11 месяцев назад

    Hey what's that gray rock? The large chunks?

  • @keiz2life
    @keiz2life 3 года назад

    I'm from se Michigan and I got all kinds of stones, think I'll go yuperlite hunting soon

  • @colleenlinke4208
    @colleenlinke4208 4 года назад

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

  • @trappedbanana7240
    @trappedbanana7240 4 года назад

    I have the same rocks at a local river found huge chunks of pyrite and loads of calcite.. always wondered ware the source was

  • @MeowlodieHL
    @MeowlodieHL 4 года назад

    What on earth?! Y'all found a magical spot by that road!

  • @mansouralzouman2109
    @mansouralzouman2109 4 года назад

    Pyright is awesome it’s SOO cool

  • @divingwithMicheleinTexas
    @divingwithMicheleinTexas 4 года назад

    I grew up and lived in Michigan most of my life. Will probably move back at some time. What town were you in?

  • @CrystalBrock-z7z
    @CrystalBrock-z7z 10 месяцев назад

    I think you guys are an awesome couple and I’m for Ky an I had no ideal we had nothing here .. but I live in Harlan Ky I promise u there’s nothing here but coal.. my daughter was hit by coal truck an I take care of her & also her daughter that’s 13 .. butyoy guys are my escape ..sooo just thanks

  • @bobandren
    @bobandren 3 года назад

    You should take a snake bite kit with you when you go rock hunting, in case you come across one while poking around in the rocks. Nice channel you have.

  • @patriciaguillory8424
    @patriciaguillory8424 4 года назад

    What rock did you take the crystals from? Great video thanks for sharing

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +2

      It’s a Devonian limestone I believe. Thanks for watching!

    • @patriciaguillory8424
      @patriciaguillory8424 4 года назад

      @@PaleoCris Your're very welcome, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful rocks etc.

    • @___LC___
      @___LC___ 4 года назад

      @@PaleoCris Yes it is, you are correct. I’m doing an experiment with making my own quicklime for an outdoor kitchen project (why? Because, why not make my own bricks and mortar from the rock piles I climb all over!)

  • @doqbo4
    @doqbo4 4 года назад

    That’s awesome! What county where you in?

    • @svvids1247
      @svvids1247 4 года назад

      The U.S

    • @luelahe
      @luelahe 3 года назад

      @@svvids1247 he said county, not country

    • @luelahe
      @luelahe 3 года назад

      He won't say what county, super secret I suppose lol.

    • @svvids1247
      @svvids1247 3 года назад

      Oh

  • @coffee19837
    @coffee19837 10 месяцев назад

    Where in Michigan did you go to find pyrite?

  • @massachusettsrockhounding3373
    @massachusettsrockhounding3373 Год назад

    Nice piece

  • @PREMMETEORITE
    @PREMMETEORITE Год назад

    Wow nice👍

  • @scottholliday9308
    @scottholliday9308 6 месяцев назад

    Ghost Pipe, also known as Indian Pipe is an amazing pain medicine when made into a tincture.

  • @Silvermeow
    @Silvermeow Год назад

    where in michigan was this at?

  • @420Brew
    @420Brew 13 дней назад

    Where about was this at?

  • @RafaelHernandez-hj7ig
    @RafaelHernandez-hj7ig 8 месяцев назад

    Nice found

  • @michellewise3991
    @michellewise3991 Год назад

    What part of Michigan is this video from?

  • @krawdadandrusty
    @krawdadandrusty 4 года назад +2

    Amazing! I had no idea pyrite could be found on the surface like that. And then those huge “dogtooth” crystals, wow! Thanks for a great video!

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад

      It’s mostly because a bunch of those huge rocks have been transported there to control erosion, then they crack every winter from constantly freezing and thawing, leaving the pyrite loose.

  • @Kirsten._._
    @Kirsten._._ 4 года назад +15

    Sounds like you REALLY like pyrite 😉😂

  • @stormevans6897
    @stormevans6897 4 года назад +1

    I like the pictures Bri draws

  • @danielbruce1446
    @danielbruce1446 4 года назад +15

    You should do a video, showing your rock collection 👍

  • @pamelagriffiths4428
    @pamelagriffiths4428 4 года назад +6

    I'm from Michigan! I wish you would have included what part of Michigan. Thank you for the video.

    • @carolkemp2571
      @carolkemp2571 4 года назад +1

      Me too!

    • @___LC___
      @___LC___ 4 года назад +1

      Then the masses would descend upon the area and pick it clean.

  • @OutLan
    @OutLan 4 года назад +2

    Bri has the most uniquely beautiful face. And she really knows her stuff.
    Awesome finds, man! Live these types of vids!

    • @melly7886
      @melly7886 4 года назад

      Dayum...ur absolutely right..

  • @pattyhubbard3625
    @pattyhubbard3625 Год назад

    WOW!

  • @balesjo
    @balesjo 4 года назад +1

    I guess I was used to pyrite as it was fairly common where I worked on my geology degree. Now, the Devonian corals I was really interested in and am envious that you were in an area to find them.

  • @silverlady1118
    @silverlady1118 4 года назад +1

    Amazing finds in a fabulous location
    Great vid ☺

  • @CarolynMcPherson-r3z
    @CarolynMcPherson-r3z 11 месяцев назад

    We're bringing our granddaughters to Michigan this summer to look at some of its beautiful rocks. Are you allowed to tell us where you were?

  • @jy6402
    @jy6402 Год назад

    what is the exact location to find the crystal pyrite?

  • @TheOldladyB
    @TheOldladyB 4 года назад +1

    Gorgeous finds. Well done.

  • @lisak5133
    @lisak5133 4 года назад +1

    The two of you are so incredibly cute! I died several times during this video just from the cuteness. It was almost more amazing than all those awesome crystals & rocks you found!

  • @devdolph
    @devdolph 3 года назад

    What part of Michigan is this?

  • @kaylahtd4life
    @kaylahtd4life 4 года назад

    This was amazing wakeing up to a awnsome video great finding!! Beautiful crystals Thank you for sharing

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed waking up to the vid, Kayla! Thanks for watching.

    • @kaylahtd4life
      @kaylahtd4life 4 года назад

      @@PaleoCris your welcome! Glad be here Dallmdy sent me here

  • @ombresombre3695
    @ombresombre3695 4 года назад +2

    Some nice discoveries !
    (Also the link to Bri's facebook page in the description is broken it seems ^^)

    • @rrhodes4433
      @rrhodes4433 4 года назад

      it works for me, if you are on computer, just remove the m. from the beginning of the link because its a link for cell phone users ;)

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +2

      Thanks! I updated the link so it should work for everybody now.

  • @66bigbuds
    @66bigbuds 4 года назад +1

    The limestone you see in Michigan comes from out of state.

  • @timothysheetz1235
    @timothysheetz1235 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video Chris! Just curious if Bri has any pets named Fizgig? :)

  • @quinn2090
    @quinn2090 4 года назад +1

    11:26

  • @maryoneill5070
    @maryoneill5070 4 года назад +1

    Everything found is absolutely AMAZING. ✌❤☺🙏

  • @AngieDoesStuff
    @AngieDoesStuff 4 года назад +2

    I hope you drove to Michigan, because I hate to think how much it cost you to get all that stuff back home with either baggage fees or shipping rates!

    • @PaleoCris
      @PaleoCris  4 года назад +3

      Haha, I did. I drove straight through to there from FL. Podcasts make the time fly by if they’re entertaining. 😁👍