What a great video! It was amazing to get out with you Dan and experience your enthusiasm and teachings in person. We absolutely enjoyed the natural beauty of the day, the great Dallasite collecting, but mainly your company. You are the reason we went onto youtube and we can't thank you enough for being our inspiration! Jack and Christa.
I'm from Victoria where Dallasite is from and after hounding for 15+ years I have never found a single specimen on the degree that are featured in this video. I find alot of tumble-able size dallasite on dallas road and some nicer sized ones from parksville but I've never found one that looks this amazing. Could I please get out with you? I don't do it for profit I just love dallasite and collecting it.
I have been a rock hound in my youth. Never had time as I got older. The gems you keep finding and sharing makes me wish I could go searching. I grew up in the Caribou and now I realize that many stones I found in the 50s were gems. My dad made jewelry from many I found. Thank you for sharing your finds and knowledge. The dallasite is beautiful. ❤
I love the breccia explanation and the expert with a Master's Degree for the GLOTD! Great question! What a stumper!!! Hope you found a lot to support your channel! We love you Dan! #HurdHerd
What beautiful scenery, I have always loved brooks and streams ever since I was a kid. And I have to say I am a little bit jealous right now. But watching all of you have so much fun it's like being there with you. So thank you for the wonderful video. And God bless!
Don't forget Gordonite, it's spectacular. What could be better than rock hounding in a crystal clear river on a hot sunny day? The water is so clean even when you disturb the bottom, it still runs clear!! Gotta love Vancouver Island.
I'm from Victoria where Dallasite is from and after hounding for 15+ years I have never found a single specimen on the degree that are featured in this video. I find alot of tumble-able size dallasite on dallas road and some nicer sized ones from parksville but I've never found one that looks this amazing.
Where do I go to purchase a small piece. Hey Dan, I’m only interested in all stones that can be light or small enough for making jewelry. Some of the very small chards that don’t interest you could be put in a bundle and sold for making jewelry. I’ve mentioned this before but received no comment from you. Know ur a busy man! So just give it some thought, ask your fans , see if it’s profitable? Thanks for the videos!
I loved the video Dan Hurd. It was amazing learning about dallasite and it being igneous, heck might be metamorphic. An excellent video with you, Jack and crystal.
Mother Nature is absolutely beautiful 😮 Mother Nature gives us the beauty of the world😂 and you go out and find it absolutely beautiful😮 I hope that you can share this with others😮 note to make money on it but you just give it to some people😮 so that you can share the beauty of Mother Nature❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m a geologist from Missouri living in Florida. I like the weather but I miss rocks so much, lol. I figured someone here would empathize lol. Going to the ozarks next week. I’m looking for agates and quartz crystals.
Dan, you need a backpack with a frame and some buckles so you can redistribute the weight off of your back and put it on your hips. That way you can carry more. 😉👍
I have an amazing small piece of dallasite from my Grandmother's collection from about 1970. I don't know where she got it as she was from Alberta and didn't travel much except to the interior of British Columbia. Which leaves me thinking that there could possibly be another source somewhere? I sure enjoy your videos, the scenery is awesome and the gems are cool! Without your videos I wouldn't have known what it was. Thank you!
Another beautiful stone from Canada Dan. I would love to see you do a series showing how you make jewelry from these beautiful rocks and gems you find.
Great Video my friend, just can't get enough education and from You Dan I learn something new everytime You post a Video!!!! You Rock Dan (Pun Intended)!!!! Be Safe Dan!!!!!
"I've gotten great rocks" is actually perfectly correct Dan, just so you know. It's much more commonly heard in the UK than in North America, where you are more likely to hear "I've got great rocks", which when used for the past tense is technically incorrect. Just wanted to point that out. :P I've never heard of Dallasite before - the more I watch your videos, the more I learn about just how many beautiful minerals there are on earth. It is truly stunning stuff. Also that water looks good enough to drink - I wish I had creeks like that close to where I live. You are so lucky out there in BC.
I came across your channel because of Gold, but now you have got me hooked on geology grrr As if I don't have enough to learn... but I'm only 65 so I got time- as Homer would say.. DOH! Just don't get me started on refining... Oh crp Jason jus posted another Vid fro MT. BAKER MINING AND METALS
I went to the island a couple months ago, and I'm pretty sure I found some dallasite. It wasn't a particularly spectacular specimen, but it was fun looking for it!
I've never heard of dallasite that's a really pretty Rock. I don't comment often, but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you taking us along this was an enjoyable episode.
Wish I had the big slab saw I used in College - 36 and 48" blades a big and a monster saw - blade running towards you so you want to stop and settle down before opening. Some of the monster stones there would be easy to cut.
Awesome upload as always, Dan, everytime you mention "Jaspar",,,, my Best friend, support/assist dog,( Retired.) jumps up, alerted, because ~Jaspar thinks you have shouted for him ,Lol!! You are so lucky to live in such an abundantly beautiful Country!! And Im always learning something new everytime you upload a video!! Thank You!!
This got me - as a geologist myself - thinking; and I realized the whole distinction between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic can be very - messy. At what point does volcanic ash deposited far from the volcano go from igneous to sedimentary? (Blown by the wind? Fell in a lake? Fell during a rainstorm?) You work with a lot of the messier cases; Dan. Dallasite could be argued for any: Igneous; because it starts as basalt and is created by hot fluids? Metamorphic; because it is changed from its original form by a separate geological process? Sedimentary - in part - because the quartz was deposited by water?
Into some great specimens Dan! No salting Dallisite Dan, it's a sure giveaway! Lol! 😂 Pretty material, not quite picturestone, more paisley 😵💫looking, surely marketable 🤑, but it's also not AU 😢..keep 'em rolling 💎🤠
Beautiful stones. When you picked up the one at 16:32 the first thing that came to my mind (from the U.S.) is it looked Native American. Just the pattern and colors.
What a great video! It was amazing to get out with you Dan and experience your enthusiasm and teachings in person. We absolutely enjoyed the natural beauty of the day, the great Dallasite collecting, but mainly your company. You are the reason we went onto youtube and we can't thank you enough for being our inspiration! Jack and Christa.
@@kunit26 Thanks so much! We really appreciate this.
I'm from Victoria where Dallasite is from and after hounding for 15+ years I have never found a single specimen on the degree that are featured in this video.
I find alot of tumble-able size dallasite on dallas road and some nicer sized ones from parksville but I've never found one that looks this amazing.
Could I please get out with you? I don't do it for profit I just love dallasite and collecting it.
I have been a rock hound in my youth. Never had time as I got older. The gems you keep finding and sharing makes me wish I could go searching. I grew up in the Caribou and now I realize that many stones I found in the 50s were gems. My dad made jewelry from many I found. Thank you for sharing your finds and knowledge. The dallasite is beautiful. ❤
Dan, thank you again for your seemingly unbreakable and instantly warming character!
Love the collaboration with Whittlesstone geological treasures. Thanks for sharing.
I love the breccia explanation and the expert with a Master's Degree for the GLOTD! Great question! What a stumper!!! Hope you found a lot to support your channel! We love you Dan! #HurdHerd
We need more Jack collaborations!
Great video Dan, we really liked Jack! Hope to see him again.
Another great video -- thanks Dan, Jack & Christa -- and some really nice looking rocks too.
Dallasite is a variety of Jasper composed of colorless Quartzite, Green Epidote, Pumpellyite, and altered Basalt minerals.
It is also found in northern Washington State
*quartz
@@kunit26 Thank you
I'm always amazed how rocks are formed the beauty is so unbelievable
Dallasite looks like a Van Gogh painting 🤩
Beautiful rock! Thank you Jack and Christa! ♥
canada's wilderness is so beautiful
What beautiful scenery, I have always loved brooks and streams ever since I was a kid. And I have to say I am a little bit jealous right now. But watching all of you have so much fun it's like being there with you. So thank you for the wonderful video. And God bless!
Don't forget Gordonite, it's spectacular. What could be better than rock hounding in a crystal clear river on a hot sunny day? The water is so clean even when you disturb the bottom, it still runs clear!! Gotta love Vancouver Island.
There is a reason that the powers that be keep it so expensive to live here. ... sigh ...
I'm from Victoria where Dallasite is from and after hounding for 15+ years I have never found a single specimen on the degree that are featured in this video.
I find alot of tumble-able size dallasite on dallas road and some nicer sized ones from parksville but I've never found one that looks this amazing.
DOLLARCITE!!!!!!
Dollarsigns
Where do I go to purchase a small piece. Hey Dan, I’m only interested in all stones that can be light or small enough for making jewelry. Some of the very small chards that don’t interest you could be put in a bundle and sold for making jewelry. I’ve mentioned this before but received no comment from you. Know ur a busy man! So just give it some thought, ask your fans , see if it’s profitable? Thanks for the videos!
You should get polarizing glasses. They should remove some of the gloss from water surface.
I loved the video Dan Hurd. It was amazing learning about dallasite and it being igneous, heck might be metamorphic. An excellent video with you, Jack and crystal.
Tectonic breccia means money in the backpack and literally tons of fun!
Mother Nature is absolutely beautiful 😮 Mother Nature gives us the beauty of the world😂 and you go out and find it absolutely beautiful😮 I hope that you can share this with others😮 note to make money on it but you just give it to some people😮 so that you can share the beauty of Mother Nature❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve also always been reminded of snakeskin with dallasite!
Dallacite is a very beautiful stone indeed!
That was a great geology lesson question. That made me sit up.
😁👋👍👍👏👏💕🙏🏻Thank you for sharing .Jack and Christa seemed very nice. I will have to check out their channel.
I’m a geologist from Missouri living in Florida. I like the weather but I miss rocks so much, lol. I figured someone here would empathize lol. Going to the ozarks next week. I’m looking for agates and quartz crystals.
Sounds of a river ..gotta love it.
The amount of videos lately have made me very happy!
Aqui no Brasil eu também gosto muito de pedras preciosas. 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That creek is amazing you go to some beautiful places.
I always wish you luck. Good luck Dan
Waist waders with big cargo pockets would be ideal
So glad I found this channel. A true gem:)
yes
Awesome video and beautiful rocks. God bless, take care and thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️
Dan, you need a backpack with a frame and some buckles so you can redistribute the weight off of your back and put it on your hips. That way you can carry more. 😉👍
I have an amazing small piece of dallasite from my Grandmother's collection from about 1970. I don't know where she got it as she was from Alberta and didn't travel much except to the interior of British Columbia. Which leaves me thinking that there could possibly be another source somewhere? I sure enjoy your videos, the scenery is awesome and the gems are cool! Without your videos I wouldn't have known what it was. Thank you!
Canada is unmatched for beautiful rivers and streams in thick forests .
Dan, I never fail to learn something from your video’s. Thank you.
I love the teachings as well! Thanks Dan
Another beautiful stone from Canada Dan. I would love to see you do a series showing how you make jewelry from these beautiful rocks and gems you find.
I'll vote for that
Great Video my friend, just can't get enough education and from You Dan I learn something new everytime You post a Video!!!! You Rock Dan (Pun Intended)!!!! Be Safe Dan!!!!!
Dan, you need a polarized filter, it will help you see through the water.
12:23 i saw a bearded guy with a cap on the rock. Looks awesome!
stay blessed Dan
thank you
So beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!
Great finds Dan. 😀👍
Big Dallasite, big money!! Thanks for sharing this video!
"I've gotten great rocks" is actually perfectly correct Dan, just so you know. It's much more commonly heard in the UK than in North America, where you are more likely to hear "I've got great rocks", which when used for the past tense is technically incorrect. Just wanted to point that out. :P
I've never heard of Dallasite before - the more I watch your videos, the more I learn about just how many beautiful minerals there are on earth. It is truly stunning stuff. Also that water looks good enough to drink - I wish I had creeks like that close to where I live. You are so lucky out there in BC.
thank you for sharing the adventure and information
Dallasite is such a beautiful rock. Thanks for sharing.
I came across your channel because of Gold, but now you have got me hooked on geology grrr As if I don't have enough to learn... but I'm only 65 so I got time- as Homer would say.. DOH! Just don't get me started on refining...
Oh crp Jason jus posted another Vid fro MT. BAKER MINING AND METALS
Lol I guess I'm off to Jason's channel next!
How fun - so much Dallasite! That's fantastic!
Yay the WhittleStones!!
New theme music is awesome!!!!!
If I went there I'd spend all my time fishing that beautiful stream.
River hunting takes the fun out of licking the rocks lol
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: That stuff is gorgeous!
It looks beautiful there.
The rock that you picked up I noticed it would make a lovely animal sculpture. It's head is already shaped.
being there i would just want to sit and enjoy the scene and the river
Dan, as always, your videos are outstanding and so much fun to watch. Thanks.
Wow, what fun stone.
Great job 👏
I think those red rocks that you see every once in awhile that look like a rusty chunks of dirt I think those might be cool to polish up what are they
This vid is another reason why I click like before I watch as I am always guaranteed the content I want.
I love fossicing it's a blast.
Good video......I always learn something new from your field trips.
Hope your staying safe. Love your content
I love hunting rocks. I really enjoy all of your uploads!
Love your vids Dan, been watching you for 2 years now, keep it up!
Thank you Dan for sharing another awesome video
Best intro ever!
Love the garnets I bought from your shop!! Thank you for the quick delivery!!
Look forward to your trip to Andy's site hope u get there when he hits the motherload
Fantastic video, with amazing specimens!!
Got plenty to work with. Great job
fun trip.
looking for cool rocks in a tranquil environment with knowledgeable people.
you lucky man.
I went to the island a couple months ago, and I'm pretty sure I found some dallasite. It wasn't a particularly spectacular specimen, but it was fun looking for it!
That opening music made me want to listen to Ozzy!
I've never heard of dallasite that's a really pretty Rock. I don't comment often, but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you taking us along this was an enjoyable episode.
Yea Dan you said it we are loaded with flower and Dollarcite thanks chip hilarious. All about the wild
Wish I had the big slab saw I used in College - 36 and 48" blades a big and a monster saw - blade running towards you so you want to stop and settle down before opening. Some of the monster stones there would be easy to cut.
Awesome upload as always, Dan, everytime you mention "Jaspar",,,,
my Best friend, support/assist dog,( Retired.) jumps up, alerted, because ~Jaspar thinks you have shouted for him ,Lol!!
You are so lucky to live in such an abundantly beautiful Country!!
And Im always learning something new everytime you upload a video!! Thank You!!
Great videos, as always.
Thanks Uncle Dan
Looked like a great outing.😊😊
This got me - as a geologist myself - thinking; and I realized the whole distinction between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic can be very - messy. At what point does volcanic ash deposited far from the volcano go from igneous to sedimentary? (Blown by the wind? Fell in a lake? Fell during a rainstorm?) You work with a lot of the messier cases; Dan.
Dallasite could be argued for any: Igneous; because it starts as basalt and is created by hot fluids? Metamorphic; because it is changed from its original form by a separate geological process? Sedimentary - in part - because the quartz was deposited by water?
Those Spheres look Gorgeous!
Dan
There are a lot of great stones on VI. Not all are geological in nature.😂
I have seen that rock everywhere in Vancouver Island, I had no idea people considered it valuable.
Thank you for your great content Dan
You are welcome
Into some great specimens Dan! No salting Dallisite Dan, it's a sure giveaway! Lol! 😂 Pretty material, not quite picturestone, more paisley 😵💫looking, surely marketable 🤑, but it's also not AU 😢..keep 'em rolling 💎🤠
Yay! another one! Love the rock hounding vids.
More to come!
Welcome dan hurt tahank you😊
Greetings from the BIG SKY. That's a nice looking rock that dallasite.
Great Find, Congrats 🎉🎉🎉
I seen the thumbnail and I instantly thought I seen a snake!!! thats so cool looking!!!!!
Boa Noite amigo daqui do Brasil 🇧🇷 ? Seus vídeos é fantástico amigo ! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Beautiful stones. When you picked up the one at 16:32 the first thing that came to my mind (from the U.S.) is it looked Native American. Just the pattern and colors.
Very cool Dan! Thanks for the info 👍
A 25mm sphere makes a great whisky ball! Let me know when they’re available on your website.