Went there several years ago, at 4th of July as part of a family vacation. Still sitting on awesome rocks, exactly as we picked them up. Finally looking to learn how to work them.
Interesting interviews. I have not heard of zeolites coming from the Spencer mine, I will have to dig into that subject some. Spencer Opal seems like the type of place a person should go to twice, like the first time collecting it is a learning experience and the second visit you really have an eye for it.
Yes I think I'd do much better the second go-round. Leo mentioned zeolites when someone found a dark red piece. I didn't find anything quite as dark as theirs, but I'll try and take macro photos of mine.
Great video. And if anything you’ve got a pretty decent haul of practice pieces. I’ve been really considering getting into some lapidary work and have been researching equipment and tooling, and buying some rough to work with. It seems to me in the USA, while there is opal to be had, one would have to be very lucky to find some real gem quality Opal, while other parts of the world has really Gemmy Opal in abundance. But even so, I’d absolutely love to have some American Opal with some fire or play of color one could brag up so to speak. Good luck in your adventures !
We pass through there every time on our way out to our gold dredging claims in SW Idaho, thinking about stopping on the way home if we can't find any on our claims. Mostly just agates, Chalcedony, and some some decent sized jasper chunks but I've watched outback opal hunters for years and always wanted to find color. About to head out in a couple weeks and this time I've got rock splitting equipment and might try breaking some of the rhyolite that makes up our canyon in crevices and see if anything is in there, or possibly just washes down the creek. Found one for sure piece of red/yellow fire opal, but I don't even remember where I found it... Glad to get to see what's there before going, that's better color bars than I expected! In other peoples videos the cameras weren't good enough to pick up any color ever.
We are looking forward to making it out there. This will be excellent for our disabilities. Thank You for your Information. Many Blessings!!! Question, I noticed different color rocks with probably no Opal in it, do they sale those no OPAL Rocks?
😅😅😅 i accidentally hit the thumbs down and immediately a message popped up and said something like " we will immediately give your feedback to creator" . I hope you didn't get some thumbs down message from YT. My bad... i fixed it. 😂😂😂
Beautiful 🤩
Went there several years ago, at 4th of July as part of a family vacation. Still sitting on awesome rocks, exactly as we picked them up. Finally looking to learn how to work them.
Very cool video. Thank you, Sir.
Hello Erin!
Look at those obsidian bands!!
Looks interesting love to go one day
Interesting interviews.
I have not heard of zeolites coming from the Spencer mine, I will have to dig into that subject some.
Spencer Opal seems like the type of place a person should go to twice, like the first time collecting it is a learning experience and the second visit you really have an eye for it.
Yes I think I'd do much better the second go-round.
Leo mentioned zeolites when someone found a dark red piece. I didn't find anything quite as dark as theirs, but I'll try and take macro photos of mine.
How much fun was that? Both interviews were super interesting and the opal you brought back was awesome. Thanks Patrick!
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I hope you dont forget to make a video about what you found in the opal. ❤
Great video. And if anything you’ve got a pretty decent haul of practice pieces. I’ve been really considering getting into some lapidary work and have been researching equipment and tooling, and buying some rough to work with.
It seems to me in the USA, while there is opal to be had, one would have to be very lucky to find some real gem quality Opal, while other parts of the world has really Gemmy Opal in abundance. But even so, I’d absolutely love to have some American Opal with some fire or play of color one could brag up so to speak.
Good luck in your adventures !
very very Nice
I'd be interesting to see what you came up with and the procedure to do it.
Definitely get them in some water
We pass through there every time on our way out to our gold dredging claims in SW Idaho, thinking about stopping on the way home if we can't find any on our claims. Mostly just agates, Chalcedony, and some some decent sized jasper chunks but I've watched outback opal hunters for years and always wanted to find color. About to head out in a couple weeks and this time I've got rock splitting equipment and might try breaking some of the rhyolite that makes up our canyon in crevices and see if anything is in there, or possibly just washes down the creek. Found one for sure piece of red/yellow fire opal, but I don't even remember where I found it... Glad to get to see what's there before going, that's better color bars than I expected! In other peoples videos the cameras weren't good enough to pick up any color ever.
It really is frustrating trying to film opal with a cell phone. It never looks as good as in person. Good luck on your claim!
👍I must go.
I just ordered some from their website super excited to add it to add it to my collection maybe make some jewelry with it
I've heard from a couple of people that buying rough online from Spencer Opal went well. Hope you get some cracking good gems!
I've been to this place a few times when I was a kid needs to get it off the hill 9:42
We are looking forward to making it out there. This will be excellent for our disabilities. Thank You for your Information. Many Blessings!!! Question, I noticed different color rocks with probably no Opal in it, do they sale those no OPAL Rocks?
Anything you can fit in the bucket is yours.
We just found out that you sold the Opa; Mine to a Company in Canada. Congratulations. So there probably be no more public mining..
A conglomerate!
😅😅😅 i accidentally hit the thumbs down and immediately a message popped up and said something like " we will immediately give your feedback to creator" . I hope you didn't get some thumbs down message from YT. My bad... i fixed it. 😂😂😂
Same thing! Lol😂
Not great color