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Hello. I just wanted you to know, myself and my nephew have been pulling smoke quarts clusters out of there for over forty years. When we were young and agile, we would repel from the top down and dig all we could. Put them in a backpack. The clusters were very nice. Large Cristals and clusters. Good luck go high and cheak the crevasse. You can do well.
6:23 - Absolutely. Same here. Last year, while doing research for cool localities nearby, I found a spot somewhat close-by where you can find (small) rubies and prismatine, among other cool stuff like garnets and smoky quartz/amethyst. I went there 3 times and just couldn't find anything beyond the odd, strongly altered/eroded garnet, but with every trip I learnt a bit more about the area. I gotta admit I almost gave up on the locality after the first three trips, though, thinking it was probably picked over at this point. After half a year I gave it another go and went two more times, and suddenly found the first piece of prismatine, which confirmed for me that there is definitely still stuff to be found there, I just didn't know how to look properly in the area. The next time I went there, I finally started finding rubies as well, and it's one of my favorite localities at this point. I guess as long as you come back from every trip with at least a bit more information than before, no trip to any locality is for nothing.
Interesting on no matter how far, high, or low one goes, there is evidence of someone else being there first. As vast a space as you might think you are in somebody has been there. I'm kind of surprised as to the lack of reclamation done or promoted here in the states. A hole with leaves filling the bottom might look only a couple feet deep, but the leaves could be hiding a larger much deeper cavity. Stay safe-ish.
That area looked super promising and it may be just random there, who knows? But the potential is there and what a beautiful area indeed! A person could spend far worse days than walking the terrain there! It looked really nice! And those feldspar crystals were nice and well formed! And you came back with some nice samples! Thanks Jared and Sara! Happy Turkey Day!🦃
I've collected near Milford but didn't get to that location. I didn't find any super great finds but my time was severely limited. That was 23 years ago. Lol WWJD. It's always nice to have a super experienced mentor.
Regarding the use of the Estwing Burpee, the quote of the day by Sarah; "I don't think I ever saw him use it"? 😆 This area might be worth spending a few days camping if possible. Looks like the areas you passed through have been picked through a good deal. I'd work around the perimeter and work inward on a 3 day trip. Kinda hard to do these things when living in the Philippines. There is definitely gold here, but prospecting in any way is not allowed. Although volcanic in nature, the Islands doesn't have a huge variety of rocks to hound. My fix is being able to watch videos like yours to remind me of how privledged it is to be a Rockhound or Geologist in the Western United States. Thanks for sharing guys! 👍💖
Neat area. While you will likely get snow, you will also get melts. If it dries a bit, you might not have to wait until spring. I’d want to sift some of that drainage sand….i bet Chrystal’s wash down there. Thanks.
Jimmy and I explored this area in September and really struck out. It was very frustrating, especially after watching videos were people were pulling very large crystals. I was wondering if you'd make a video on rock stabilization. We intend to go to the opal site in May and would like to learn how this is done. I tried to watch a few videos, but couldn't get through them. Thanks!
We plan on going back here now that we have deeper understanding of the site. I think I know the video you're talking about and all I can say is that I think it was short for a reason. As for the stabilization, stay tuned!
Thank you so much for the videos and Welcome to Utah. I am in Layton, UT and I have a question. I inherited lots of rocks, among which are slabs. I have a couple of slabs of Verascite that are soaked with the oil my uncle used in his lapidary saw. He went on to his heavenly reward many years ago. Is there a way to remove the oil? I was told by a relative that he used diesel fuel mixed with some motor oil. I know, crazy, huh. I have thought of heating the rock but I have also heard that heat can change the color. Any suggestions? Thank you. Mark Wilcox in Sunny Layton.
Thank you! The best way to get the oil off of those rocks is to bury them in some cat litter and it will draw all the oil out. I would get non-clumping litter.
Check out this video by "The Camping Couple" called "Insane crystal pocket EP1". After watching this video, it inspired me to head out there in the spring of this year. After a couple of hours poking around and finding nothing I gave up. Maybe you can glean some information from the video! By the way...nice finds!
I wouldn't say that video from them or really any of them are helpful in any way. I think it's important to remember with the "Wow look at this" rockhounding videos that the possibility of it being fake or they turn up the excitement is a very real possibility. In the comments of that video they said "We are going LIVE tonight (5/4) on our FB page selling the crystals we found in this pocket!!!" so there's only one of two true situations here they are in the mineral mountains on a mining claim which is unlike and the claim own found the area and left for them to collect on video or they are collecting on public lands for commercial purposes which is illegal. Maybe they should be called That Illegal Mining Couple.
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Hello. I just wanted you to know, myself and my nephew have been pulling smoke quarts clusters out of there for over forty years. When we were young and agile, we would repel from the top down and dig all we could. Put them in a backpack. The clusters were very nice. Large Cristals and clusters. Good luck go high and cheak the crevasse. You can do well.
We will for sure be back in the spring. It's good to know the stories are true.
Cool video, guys!
My favorite was the first smokey Sara found. Very nice clusters as well!
6:23 - Absolutely. Same here. Last year, while doing research for cool localities nearby, I found a spot somewhat close-by where you can find (small) rubies and prismatine, among other cool stuff like garnets and smoky quartz/amethyst. I went there 3 times and just couldn't find anything beyond the odd, strongly altered/eroded garnet, but with every trip I learnt a bit more about the area. I gotta admit I almost gave up on the locality after the first three trips, though, thinking it was probably picked over at this point. After half a year I gave it another go and went two more times, and suddenly found the first piece of prismatine, which confirmed for me that there is definitely still stuff to be found there, I just didn't know how to look properly in the area. The next time I went there, I finally started finding rubies as well, and it's one of my favorite localities at this point.
I guess as long as you come back from every trip with at least a bit more information than before, no trip to any locality is for nothing.
I bought the rock on utah book. Thank you for the book suggestion. I let him know why where I saw it.
Interesting on no matter how far, high, or low one goes, there is evidence of someone else being there first. As vast a space as you might think you are in somebody has been there. I'm kind of surprised as to the lack of reclamation done or promoted here in the states. A hole with leaves filling the bottom might look only a couple feet deep, but the leaves could be hiding a larger much deeper cavity. Stay safe-ish.
Interestingly, I am otw to a favorite crystal hunting area, mostly float. Date Creek Road, near Congress, AZ. Way cool coincidence 👋😎
That area looked super promising and it may be just random there, who knows? But the potential is there and what a beautiful area indeed! A person could spend far worse days than walking the terrain there! It looked really nice! And those feldspar crystals were nice and well formed! And you came back with some nice samples! Thanks Jared and Sara! Happy Turkey Day!🦃
It looks like a place of great potentials. It's good it's close by. Keep having fun! Happy Thanksgiving!
I agree. Your best bet is to look for coarse grained pegmatite.
I've collected near Milford but didn't get to that location. I didn't find any super great finds but my time was severely limited. That was 23 years ago.
Lol WWJD. It's always nice to have a super experienced mentor.
Regarding the use of the Estwing Burpee, the quote of the day by Sarah; "I don't think I ever saw him use it"? 😆 This area might be worth spending a few days camping if possible. Looks like the areas you passed through have been picked through a good deal. I'd work around the perimeter and work inward on a 3 day trip. Kinda hard to do these things when living in the Philippines. There is definitely gold here, but prospecting in any way is not allowed. Although volcanic in nature, the Islands doesn't have a huge variety of rocks to hound. My fix is being able to watch videos like yours to remind me of how privledged it is to be a Rockhound or Geologist in the Western United States. Thanks for sharing guys! 👍💖
Neat area. While you will likely get snow, you will also get melts. If it dries a bit, you might not have to wait until spring. I’d want to sift some of that drainage sand….i bet Chrystal’s wash down there. Thanks.
Whenever I took my dog out during hunting season she always wore a dayglo safety vest.
Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Very cool video.
Thank you!
Love the area, Great video.
Big whopper king size smokies lol off the cuff lol 👍
Thanks!
Oh my gosh, thank you very much!
Jimmy and I explored this area in September and really struck out. It was very frustrating, especially after watching videos were people were pulling very large crystals. I was wondering if you'd make a video on rock stabilization. We intend to go to the opal site in May and would like to learn how this is done. I tried to watch a few videos, but couldn't get through them. Thanks!
We plan on going back here now that we have deeper understanding of the site. I think I know the video you're talking about and all I can say is that I think it was short for a reason.
As for the stabilization, stay tuned!
I've seen lots of quartz on my travels, but very little clear ones.
Thank you so much for the videos and Welcome to Utah. I am in Layton, UT and I have a question. I inherited lots of rocks, among which are slabs. I have a couple of slabs of Verascite that are soaked with the oil my uncle used in his lapidary saw. He went on to his heavenly reward many years ago. Is there a way to remove the oil? I was told by a relative that he used diesel fuel mixed with some motor oil. I know, crazy, huh. I have thought of heating the rock but I have also heard that heat can change the color. Any suggestions? Thank you. Mark Wilcox in Sunny Layton.
Thank you!
The best way to get the oil off of those rocks is to bury them in some cat litter and it will draw all the oil out. I would get non-clumping litter.
Do you think there are places to search for crystals in northern Utah?
We haven't really spent much time up there. All of the locations I can suggest are listed on the website.
Check out this video by "The Camping Couple" called "Insane crystal pocket EP1".
After watching this video, it inspired me to head out there in the spring of this year. After a couple of hours poking around
and finding nothing I gave up. Maybe you can glean some information from the video! By the way...nice finds!
I wouldn't say that video from them or really any of them are helpful in any way. I think it's important to remember with the "Wow look at this" rockhounding videos that the possibility of it being fake or they turn up the excitement is a very real possibility.
In the comments of that video they said "We are going LIVE tonight (5/4) on our FB page selling the crystals we found in this pocket!!!" so there's only one of two true situations here they are in the mineral mountains on a mining claim which is unlike and the claim own found the area and left for them to collect on video or they are collecting on public lands for commercial purposes which is illegal. Maybe they should be called That Illegal Mining Couple.
Thanks!
Thank you very much!