Large & Lovely: Slabbing BIG Rocks

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
  • I'm cutting several LARGE, high-quality rocks in this episode that I really want you all to see! I was impressed by the first cut right away. It is one of the most intricately designed rocks I have seen nature create. Under magnification, it's spectacular. I cut some red Mexican Crazy Lace Agate as well as an impressive dendritic agate I found during one of my recent adventures. There is Sonoran Dendritic Jasper, a huge conglomerate as well as agatized and petrified wood.
    Thank you all for watching and leaving me comments. If you liked the Sonoran Dendritic Jasper, Flower of Peach agate or Crazy Lace Agate I cut in this video, you can find some very reasonably priced online at a rock shop called J.H Kalmore. If they are out of stock, send the owner Joseph an e-mail- he is the nicest guy and will help you out for sure. I really love this place!!!!!
    www.jhkalmore.com/
    As for what I do with my rocks... I usually do rock trading with you all!
    More rock slabbing and hounding adventures to come.
    As always, Rock On
    00:00 Introduction
    00:24 New Mexico Jasper
    02:48 Flower of Peach Agate
    04:39 Dendritic Agate
    06:58 Agatized Wood
    08:23 Mexican Crazy Lace Agate
    12:38 Limestone Conglomerate
    14:22 Sonoran Dendritic Jasper
    15:45 Brecciated Jasper
    18:49 Montana Moss Agate
    21:07 Petrified wood
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  • @stephanierocks8503
    @stephanierocks8503 Год назад +2

    At 11:58, this slab makes me think of a dragon head! So cool!

  • @gemstonejudy5900
    @gemstonejudy5900 Год назад +3

    I really love your close up pictures !

  • @DeluxeCircuitAB763
    @DeluxeCircuitAB763 Год назад +2

    Hard candy.
    That cover photo is a “hometown honey”. One of those for every 75 trips? (you earned it ) An exceptional petrified and Jasper conglomerate. You know what you got there. You need to make a video 〜 your top 20 cuts. That might keep you busy til spring. 😎

  • @SurfHI75
    @SurfHI75 4 месяца назад +2

    MRM you certainly know how to pick beautiful rock examples. After cutting the stones each appears to be a real work of Art. Thank you...!!

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Год назад +3

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Outstanding!!!

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Год назад +2

    Wow I love your rock cutting video so much different colors and rocks thank you so much

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Год назад +3

    Beautiful!! That slab at 11:40 looks a lot like a dragon's face giving someone the side-eye look. 🐲

  • @Algoldprospecting
    @Algoldprospecting Год назад +1

    That first one was amazing.

  • @tonyalynne5918
    @tonyalynne5918 Год назад +1

    Holy smokes! There all so gorgeous!!!

  • @springyt75
    @springyt75 Год назад +1

    Wow! Beautiful slabs!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson9745 Год назад +1

    Beautiful, MRM! Thanks for sharing with us. Made my day.🪨

  • @cypressstones3046
    @cypressstones3046 Год назад +1

    Beautiful selection, mother earth is amazing!!

  • @connifilteau2678
    @connifilteau2678 Год назад +2

    Beautiful and amazing rocks....thanks for sharing

  • @godschild6694
    @godschild6694 Год назад

    You are a beautiful lady and I am delighted to find your channel. I love the colors and beauty of the rocks that our Lord has created.

  • @kellym.9453
    @kellym.9453 Год назад +1

    And I saw a little bear looking back you surprised to have been discovered, but friendly to the core🐻‍❄️
    Also a woman's profile with her bright auburn hair blowing backwards 🙂

  • @michaelvandyke6715
    @michaelvandyke6715 Год назад +3

    That 1st jasper will cab up great! Holy Moly that 3rd agate is killer cool ! WOW!
    That petwood HOLY MOLY! I cut a lot of jasper out here in Oregon, they always come out great ..
    My favorite material still has to be petwood!
    Your cutting orientation is spot on also .
    Thanks for sharing the video 👌

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      Thanks Michael. I'm excited to cut more petrified wood. I'll never stop being amazed at how it can look so much like live wood. The banding was crazy on that wood. I'm going to email you a close up photo and see if you know what species it is...

  • @debralane7408
    @debralane7408 Год назад +1

    I like the petrified wood, the best in the conglomerate

  • @DougAnderson-tv1jd
    @DougAnderson-tv1jd 4 месяца назад

    We have four seasons for a reason: to get our indoor work done.
    Your out doors Rock adventures are stunning.
    Love to see that you are multi faceted with indoor adventures (slab saw & microscope).
    Well rounded, production is very good. Sending links to other rock hounds to see how it is done right.

  • @savagesquirrel9828
    @savagesquirrel9828 Год назад +1

    Beautiful! Fun! Thanks.

  • @Ken_G.
    @Ken_G. Год назад +8

    What a great morning show, I even got to hit like first. Great, great pieces. I couldn't believe that first agate was that beautiful and completely fracture free. Nice Stone!! They all were. And that conglomerate was just so fascinating with the different color areas and that demarcation line where it looks like the whole thing fractured, shifted and healed. So cool. And I just noticed how close you are to 10,000 subs. Nicely done Kim.

  • @leslieprather2611
    @leslieprather2611 Год назад +3

    Girl you are definitely Queen of the slabs, and drogon is the Rock meat Beast!!! I love watching you. You're passion is off-the-charts. You go girl

  • @Copper_Den
    @Copper_Den Год назад

    All amazing slabs you have cut today. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lindaleehulsey3167
    @lindaleehulsey3167 Год назад +1

    ICONIC DROGGOON SLABBING 📹

  • @greatnorthernviews3052
    @greatnorthernviews3052 Год назад

    I love slabbing rocks. You never know what you will see! Awesome ❤❤

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Год назад +1

    * The second stone was so lovely ~ like Lace..~ You had a Fabulous Color day.. ~ The slab at 12:19 mark looks like IRIS agate with all the close bands in shimmering colors..

  • @terrydoucette6037
    @terrydoucette6037 Год назад +1

    Fantastic rocks Mom

  • @sylviastreet
    @sylviastreet 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love your enthusiasm!

  • @user-pd2gu6li2n
    @user-pd2gu6li2n Год назад +1

    beautiful piano music in background.

  • @RockhoundingLife
    @RockhoundingLife Год назад +1

    Great cuts Kim!! Hope all is well in Montana!!

  • @wyodino6245
    @wyodino6245 Год назад +2

    Your cuts were perfect. I remember when you first got Drogon. Your cuts have gotten better and better. Isn't it funny how we begin to have that instinct on how and where and when we should dissect a rock. Fabulous fun! Thanks for the wonderful "get away" from cabin fever with the adventure in Slabbing BIG Rocks. You are the best, MRM. Rock on!

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Год назад +1

    Amazing & beautiful…! ❤️

  • @janketza0206
    @janketza0206 Год назад +2

    I was thinking about your hilarious cabin fever rockhounding video you did last year. Where you are checking out the parking lot rocks just to get a fix. So darn funny! Hope you are OK this year.

  • @stevemace1725
    @stevemace1725 Год назад +1

    Excellent wood and one before MRM.

  • @Reet64
    @Reet64 Год назад +2

    What fabulous specimens! I really enjoy those close up looks at the details! Thanks!

  • @TonyWeesner-ok2pp
    @TonyWeesner-ok2pp 3 месяца назад

    Just love this your knowledge and the beautiful colors and patterns so nice thanks. chopper is cool too.

  • @ttoxott2227
    @ttoxott2227 Год назад +1

    Those conglomerate slabs would make great cheese/charcuterie platters!

  • @user-pd2gu6li2n
    @user-pd2gu6li2n Год назад +1

    thanks. I love the rocks under microscope.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Год назад +1

    What a great pair, you and Drogon. All the pieces suprised me when cut. They are always more beaitiful than I could imagine. One of the pieces at about 11:34 looked like Drogons face at the top. As always, cut, cut, cut!
    Keep having fun. Be happy, safe and stay healthy. 😷⚒🐲

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      Just when I think I can predict what's inside...nature throws a curve ball and surprises me. The first one was like nothing I had ever seen before under the microscope- I would have never predicted all that was going on in that one...

    • @sandmaker
      @sandmaker Год назад

      @@MontanaRockMom I do agree it was amazing.

  • @veronica0406
    @veronica0406 Год назад +1

    Beautiful pieces!

  • @anniegironne8444
    @anniegironne8444 Год назад +1

    Thank you Kim and Drogon. 🐲
    Really like to see cuts of a few rocks you found. The view with the microscope is always magical.

  • @pattyhubbard3625
    @pattyhubbard3625 10 месяцев назад +1

    WOW!

  • @SRLGemstone
    @SRLGemstone Год назад +1

    Magnificent pieces. Love all of them

  • @robertstanderford8438
    @robertstanderford8438 2 месяца назад

    Gorgeous Agates!

  • @veronicamoore3777
    @veronicamoore3777 Год назад +1

    Your videos are mesmerizing! You are so blessed to have the talent you have, and the ability to have such a gratifying hobby! Thank you for sharing!❤

  • @jasondelgatty3583
    @jasondelgatty3583 Год назад +1

    I love how excited you get when you see beautiful rocks.

  • @RockMonger
    @RockMonger Год назад +1

    Someday I'll get a slab saw! Lol so awesome! Great video as always!

  • @debbiewilson6806
    @debbiewilson6806 Год назад +1

    Nice to watch when my hunting withdrawals are hitting a fevered pitch. Love the wood pieces and of course, you always find the most fantastic rocks.

  • @brianwalker9185
    @brianwalker9185 Год назад +1

    Drogon is happy...as am I. So, you're saying that snow, ice and cold isn't the best for hounding? Ha
    Nothing like trying to pull rocks out of frozen ground. Your stereoscope brings a whole new dimension to these rocks. The complexity and finite structure with the coloration... totally blown away. Must go hounding with you some day. Only fished in Montana, need to find rocks. Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Год назад +2

    I really enjoy your videos, my favorite is the microscopic pictures. Coffee in hand and a super vid!!! Rock on 🤘

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 Год назад +1

    Drogon got his fill this morning! There are lots of great results with those pieces, another great show. Thank you, and keep rocking! ❤️👌👍👏

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Год назад +1

    I was busy watching the Outback Opal Hunters. We LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.

  • @donc5220
    @donc5220 Год назад +1

    Drogon be eating good.

  • @gator83261
    @gator83261 Год назад +1

    Very cool.

  • @jamesblondeau1029
    @jamesblondeau1029 Год назад +1

    Okay i should have waited until the end for my comments. Wow the petrified wood and the agate and quarts wow. And the microscope pictures. So in awe of the colours you get to see in real life. Cameras just cant do justice to what our eyes see. Thanks Kim 😀

  • @janiehand2954
    @janiehand2954 Год назад +1

    I am addicted to cutting rocks to see what is insisde. I love watching you find them, but I think I love seeing you cut the even more.These are so beautiful.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      It is a strong addiction for sure.... but I'm ready for spring and some sunshine 🌞

  • @rockandfound
    @rockandfound Год назад +1

    Very cool stuff Rock mom

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      I need the snow to melt so I can find more ridiculously beautiful specimens

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Год назад +1

    Great cutting video MRM and you named it after me 🤣

  • @FindingPebbles
    @FindingPebbles Год назад

    The black with orange! Cheers from Canada.

  • @DeborahDuval-tx6up
    @DeborahDuval-tx6up 9 месяцев назад

    You really should make some art prints from your microscope slides! They are spectacular! As are the rocks!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much. I really enjoy looking at rocks under the microscope- it's so fun!

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Год назад +1

    All of those slabs would make a beautiful floor or countertops. They’re just gorgeous.

  • @gregderksen1996
    @gregderksen1996 Год назад +6

    Beautiful selection for Drogon today Kim! Interesting how that conglomerate came out. It looked like it was formed in 2 or 3 different layers. Do we get to see you polish these up too?😃. Here’s hoping that it gets warmer soon! Been right nasty up here in Calgary the last couple weeks too. 🥶

  • @kellym.9453
    @kellym.9453 Год назад +1

    Oh my goodness! Perfect video for eating breakfast for lunch! I kept thinking how neat it would be to collaborate with someone who made fine intricate wood carvings or furniture and augmented what was already just too SWEET, with inlays made from some of those gorgeous slabs... or maybe like a decorative window cover made of cast iron with swirly floral flourishes in the corners with one vine crossing all with ready-made spaces to showcase the rock and allow the sun to shine through it.... so wonderful to live my dream life vicariously through your bright eyes and enthusiasm so similar to what I've exclaimed so loudly in my head a few times over the years...🙏😊👍💘🐲💘🍀🏡🛣🌄😻

  • @laurat5143
    @laurat5143 Год назад +1

    Your slabs were gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure with cuts of you amazing rocks. Thumbs-up 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @8621Charro
    @8621Charro Год назад +1

    SO happy that I get to see your beautiful rocks Kim! With my little 7" blade I can't cut BIG slabs, but I can get surprised by the beauty inside!! Keep 'em coming! Oh...the temperature here yesterday and today is in the low 70's, SUNNY, and no wind!!!

  • @jamesblondeau1029
    @jamesblondeau1029 Год назад +1

    The red agate that fractured and broke on you the first slab u showed looked like a cartoon dragons face breathing fire. You could call it the drogon stone. And the conglomerate was soo cool. Love it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video and letting us see some of the hidden beauty we normally dont see. Your awesome. Stay warm 😀👍

  • @robertnygard8310
    @robertnygard8310 Год назад +1

    Excellent slabbing. You have a great eye with your stone selections. Keep on Rocking!

  • @maryseaman312
    @maryseaman312 7 месяцев назад

    Isn't it amazing that such beauty comes from a catastrophic flood?

  • @Nikkisavage100
    @Nikkisavage100 Год назад

    So beautiful stones !

  • @lindaleehulsey3167
    @lindaleehulsey3167 Год назад +1

    Of ALL your videos I REALLY 😍 the last DROGON 🐲PETRIFIED CUT.
    NOTHING LIKE YOUR CLOSE UPS ANYWHERE, because YOUR FINDS 👁👁👩‍🌾 🎨 in ROCKS always.
    💋😘

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад +1

      😊 thank you. I should cut some more of my petrified wood finds.... they are quite stunning!

  • @Angelogemstonesfossil.72
    @Angelogemstonesfossil.72 Год назад +1

    Sangat indah sekali motif dari Batu alam ini sahabat ku

  • @user-yb9ct6hv3q
    @user-yb9ct6hv3q 4 месяца назад

    Way cool!!!

  • @jerrythomasdildine8956
    @jerrythomasdildine8956 Год назад +1

    I want a polished slab of each one! So beautiful! Thank you.

  • @largent45
    @largent45 Год назад +1

    What phenomenal cuts! Drogon must be really full after those huge slabs! But they were so pretty! I cant get over that conglomerate. It looked like a blood sample under a microscope. How amazing is that!?! i think that the conglomerate was my favorite slab but they were all just gorgeous! Thanks MRM!

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Год назад

    Such beautiful cuts.

  • @jayburkhart1781
    @jayburkhart1781 Год назад

    the flower of the peach first whole slab looks like the roadrunner BEEP BEEP
    at the 10 min mark, that crazy lace looks like a Chinese dragon head

  • @hashemameli3666
    @hashemameli3666 Год назад

    Dear Fellow. At the beginning of the video, the stone that Jasper had has a lot of gold. My job is gold mining and I enjoyed your interesting clip.

  • @user-eh9hy3jx3i
    @user-eh9hy3jx3i 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @laurafolsom2048
    @laurafolsom2048 Год назад +1

    I’ve had a deep desire to go rock hounding since watching you, but also..too cold, too much snow..your channel is great❤❤❤❤

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      Thanks Laura. I'm praying for the snow to melt

    • @houseof2
      @houseof2 Год назад

      HI when you cut into the agates do you ever find seams of gold in them?

  • @ikestoddard2458
    @ikestoddard2458 Год назад +1

    I hope you put up a slice of the third agate that so exceeded your expectations, for sale!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад +1

      I love that one so much. It's in my kitchen right now where I have been staring at it!

  • @nancyb1605
    @nancyb1605 Год назад +1

    I’m spending my Birthday Morning watching you feed Drogon those beautiful rocks! 😃. Do you enjoy making the slabs into jewelry? Love the micro pics and also the way you carefully study the rocks before you cut them.

  • @HDshovelEd
    @HDshovelEd Год назад +1

    New here, your channel was on my suggestion tab, You have a really nice set up

  • @coyotegreen2772
    @coyotegreen2772 Год назад

    Amazing!

  • @tinadelaluz3197
    @tinadelaluz3197 Год назад +1

    Great way to start the day, you are so inspiring! I am partial to the first rock you cut from New Mexico because it's my home state. I find the most amazing rocks, petrified wood, and fossil's here. Thanks for another wonderful video!!

  • @user-oj5xz1mq2l
    @user-oj5xz1mq2l 11 месяцев назад

    very very good I hope this stone!!!

  • @FranciscoMonteiro-mh7dc
    @FranciscoMonteiro-mh7dc 26 дней назад

    ❤❤❤❤tudo muito lindo my lady ❤❤❤❤ parabéns abraço grandao aqui do meu Brasil ❤❤❤

  • @McShaganpronouncedShaegen
    @McShaganpronouncedShaegen Год назад +1

    I swear at first I thought there was a weird blueberry bagel on your thumbnail.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад +1

      That agate is incredible. I still remember the exact place and moment I found it.

  • @gccg3646
    @gccg3646 Год назад +1

    👍👍

  • @watuatohgems63
    @watuatohgems63 Год назад +1

    Batu yang sangat indah
    Aku sungguh menyukai nya😍😍😍

  • @user-hn5fb4hy8q
    @user-hn5fb4hy8q 8 месяцев назад

    These would be beautiful for mosaic counter top or better yet bathroom floor

  • @raundupuis3134
    @raundupuis3134 Год назад +1

    Insert thesauruses here! Holy smokes!

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Год назад

    When you have very expensive material like crazy lace and it has fractures it’s best to stabilize it in cactus juice

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus9015 Год назад +1

    You always find the most amazing rocks. How thick do you cut the slabs? Thanks for sharing

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад +1

      I like really thick cuts! Especially with dendritic agate. Makes it look more 3D when it's tumbled or polished. I turn my hand wheel about 6 or 7 times. I'll do a better job next time showing the thickness of my slabs. Thanks for bringing that up!

  • @leodapat9139
    @leodapat9139 11 месяцев назад

    Hi hillo maam 👂🐔❤️🌺🌹🙉🌞 watching from setio palanog garita San Enrique iloilo tnx ma'am.

  • @carocarp5
    @carocarp5 Год назад +1

    10:02 Son of Drogon

  • @darlabuchmeier8139
    @darlabuchmeier8139 Год назад +1

    All very beautiful. Do you ever find quartz with gold threaded through it? That agate looked very gold. Jasper?

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      Yes sometimes... sometimes when I tumble rocks the gold flakes really come out!

  • @susanboggs1612
    @susanboggs1612 Год назад +1

    Where did you get that crazy lace? Gorgeous!!!❤❤❤

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад +1

      www.jhkalmore.com/
      I love this rock shop...best quality stuff!

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Год назад

    Hi 👋 👋 👋 👋 Kim that 8pound rock I think you need to go for the gold and slice it 1 more time I think its hiding something from you.

  • @anthonywillis5249
    @anthonywillis5249 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have just discovered your channel. I live in the UK. After watching DROGON at work I am wondering if you sell any of these slabs? As I am completely in awe of the many variations in these patterns and love to collect them.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  11 месяцев назад

      Sometimes I do put slabs up on Ebay... I am all out now. I tend to do a lot of my slabbing in the winter over here...

  • @jeffbaran8036
    @jeffbaran8036 Год назад

    Great show. USA Jeff Baran 🇺🇸 FOREVER

  • @bunk9991
    @bunk9991 Год назад +1

    MRM did you buy the "flower of the peach" agate from JH Kalmore? I sure wish he would restock his inventory as he has the best prices and rock I have found. And from what I hear, Drogon loves the taste of his agates!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Год назад

      Yes. Just email him with what you want...tell him I sent you! He will put aside whatever you want when it comes in. I just got a bunch of purple passion laguna agate, they are beautiful

    • @bunk9991
      @bunk9991 Год назад

      @@MontanaRockMom Great! Thank you!