Jade Hunting, How to "Identify" and "Test" Jade!

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  • čas přidán 26. 03. 2022
  • Jade hunting on the Mighty Fraser river in British Columbia, Canada. In this video I spend an afternoon looking for jade on one of my Fraser River Jade claims. I find many pieces that could be Jade (Nephrite) or could be serpentine. I then take them home and run them through 3 tests to determine if it is in face BC Jade or just gem serpentine.
    Nephrite is the mineral name for what we all know as Jade.
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Komentáře • 2,6K

  • @Axal_Uchiha
    @Axal_Uchiha Před 2 lety +2108

    Honestly who doesn’t like digging through rocks seeing what kind of interesting rocks you can find

    • @JohnJames.
      @JohnJames. Před 2 lety +35

      I fish the Fraser area , and when it's slow, or I'm letting the hole cool down, I look for rocks.

    • @Sou_SP
      @Sou_SP Před 2 lety +30

      I like pet rocks lol

    • @rahanirahanidan4684
      @rahanirahanidan4684 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JohnJames. wz

    • @Frenzynie
      @Frenzynie Před 2 lety +12

      I have a collection 😂👍🏻

    • @RyanS89
      @RyanS89 Před 2 lety +19

      There's this guy I see at the gas station sometimes and that's all he talks about. Rocks... "I'm looking for rocks son" I've never actually seen him find any though.

  • @shino8854
    @shino8854 Před 2 lety +1760

    When I was a kid, I used to find smooth green pebbles in the beach and always thought they could be jade.
    As I got older I realized what they were, they were glass pieces of Heineken bottles which people had thrown into the sea and the edges smoothed out by the waves and surf 😅

  • @XxMusclecarsxX
    @XxMusclecarsxX Před rokem +19

    This dude is a wizard of rocks. I learned something new at every minute

  • @zoobernut
    @zoobernut Před rokem +108

    Some jade is jadeite it isn’t only nephrite. Also jade from different parts of the world have different qualities and colors. You can tell where the jade came from. My favorite jade is Guatemalan jadeite. I find a lot of jade where I live. Serpentine that is put under enough heat and pressure turns into jade so you can find transitionary rocks with serpentine and jade.

    • @verica4b
      @verica4b Před 11 měsíci +16

      Your knowledge rocks

    • @raymondwilliams379
      @raymondwilliams379 Před 8 měsíci +5

      One of my favorite all time necklaces was a doughnut of transitional rock that was serpentine on one side and jade with pretty bluish inclusions on the other side

    • @brownbaglegend
      @brownbaglegend Před 7 měsíci

      Are you in Guatemala?

  • @tx7140
    @tx7140 Před rokem +32

    I shed a small tear whenever I saw you chucking a few beautiful, huge pieces of flint/chert out of the way.

  • @AlvaBarr
    @AlvaBarr Před 2 lety +330

    My husband thinks he's suddenly expert at this new hobby because he views pretty much all your videos. In reality he's a newly hatched beginner at treasure hunting. Well, he's mentioned everything he's learned from your teachings, including the rock lick identifying trick. The problem is we live in Central Cali, which, as you prob know, has a big homeless population problem. Well on this last treasure hunt adventure he took me up towards Yosemite area and he was doing this rock licking trick test (which I found gross, plus the river was right next to us) but Dan Hurd does it like this, so licking away he did. If the rock was different, he picked up and ran that tongue over the rock. Only in one of those odd findings, he picked up this hard pebble shape dry human shit!
    I've have n-e-v-e-r, everrr in my life laughed so much like that day.!! My abs were literally sore the following day from laughing my ass off at my husbands sight. His look and reaction was, I don't even know, but it was priceless; a frozen deer in pure disgust. I roared in laughter, as he just froze and watched my uncontrolled amusement at the very thought of him licking the human made rock. He must of washed his mouth countless times that day. Without question, his rock licking days over...😂🤣. Its too much of a gamble over CA. But a big THANK YOU for contributing to that unforgettable moment. He's still in recovery of his rock licking trauma..😂😂😁👍

    • @emc.1035
      @emc.1035 Před rokem +4

      That is absolutely hilarious 😂

    • @user-yv7zd6vc6j
      @user-yv7zd6vc6j Před rokem +15

      Hahahah one of the best comments I have ever read. Your delivery of the story is great. Laughed so much

    • @msbabycakes
      @msbabycakes Před rokem +16

      I dont think I could kiss my again husband after that

    • @gregdaweson4657
      @gregdaweson4657 Před rokem +8

      Imagine willingly living in such a hell-hole.

    • @user-bh8lt8hc5e
      @user-bh8lt8hc5e Před rokem +4

      poor man, developed petraphobia

  • @Honkey-Donkey
    @Honkey-Donkey Před rokem +48

    My Grandpa had a black jade mine when I was a kid. I was always amazed at the jewelry my mom would make from the rough she started with.

  • @AwokenEntertainment
    @AwokenEntertainment Před 8 měsíci +50

    wow, it's crazy finding quality Jade like only to realize that it's too big for you to carry back

  • @mycanadianlifestyle
    @mycanadianlifestyle Před 2 lety +65

    Verifying Jade has always been a fine line for a lot of rockhounds.Your procedure was very well defined. Awesome job!

  • @lydiakaul4703
    @lydiakaul4703 Před 2 lety +142

    As a kid I wanted to a rock hound. Love watching you find these beautiful treasures. God bless you and your family.

    • @user-zw7tu4kn3b
      @user-zw7tu4kn3b Před rokem +2

      ほお、ありがとうございますーっ‼️

    • @Joseph_24k_gold
      @Joseph_24k_gold Před 8 měsíci +2

      hey guess what i am 8 and i am a rockhound i have a good location its in my backyard and i already found sappires

  • @Anne-cs7mu
    @Anne-cs7mu Před rokem +4

    I watched this because my neighbour does jade hunting sometimes. I'm glad that I learn something new today.

  • @livinglife4309
    @livinglife4309 Před rokem +20

    One of the best rockhounding videos I've watched in a while. Love the passion and the shared knowledge.

  • @lisap3883
    @lisap3883 Před 2 lety +17

    Anyone else just itching to shake off winter and get out into nature? After the two years we’ve just endured, freedom beckons. Thanks Dan for all you do for us.

  • @scottimusgarrett15
    @scottimusgarrett15 Před 2 lety +327

    "I lick rocks" would make a good t-shirt!😂
    Thanks for another interesting and informative episode! I'm gonna be looking a lot more closely at the riverbank the next time I'm camping along the Fraser!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

    • @MrTargenor
      @MrTargenor Před 2 lety +9

      and another t-shirt
      "so many things are difficult with one hand!" 10:02

    • @robbybobby6483
      @robbybobby6483 Před 2 lety +4

      Licking rocks could be deadly. You don't know what is on or in the material.

    • @scottimusgarrett15
      @scottimusgarrett15 Před 2 lety +2

      You need to loosen up a bit.

    • @lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707
      @lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707 Před 2 lety

      @@scottimusgarrett15 NO!
      Either be accurate or just don't even.

    • @robbybobby6483
      @robbybobby6483 Před 2 lety +2

      @@scottimusgarrett15 I could drink the water right out of the Fraser River. Licking rock probably safe too. I live by some of the dirtiest Rivers around. You don't want to lick rock from East River, Hudson or the Passaic. I wish I could post some pictures. It's your choice. I like the idea of the shirt don't get me wrong but we both know what idiots people can be.

  • @micahborawski915
    @micahborawski915 Před rokem +107

    I’m in Alaska and I just started looking for jade. This is really helpful I’m definitely gonna use it as a reference. Thanks for making the video!

    • @user-bl7sx2lu3f
      @user-bl7sx2lu3f Před 9 měsíci

      'hello, 'where is this stone from?

    • @AdilAdil-dv7vl
      @AdilAdil-dv7vl Před 5 měsíci +2

      مرحبا بك عدنا في المغرب في هناك الأحجار الكريمة في واد السبو نواحي مدينة فاس وفي جنوب المغرب

    • @TheQueenRulesAll
      @TheQueenRulesAll Před 2 měsíci +1

      I loved rock hunting in Alaska when we would fly in to fish
      I would spend more time looking for rocks. I ended up taking a geology course at Uni there. Great class, had field trips to identify rocks and structures.

    • @dmichelasds
      @dmichelasds Před 2 měsíci

      I am in Alaska, and I have found so much jade, amber, etc. Nice to see a fellow Alaskan rockhound in here!

  • @beandrake6383
    @beandrake6383 Před rokem +5

    Sir, you just earned a subscription with your incredible and genuine enthusiasm.

  • @RobbBoswell
    @RobbBoswell Před 2 lety +370

    Wow.. I really appreciate seeing the specific gravity test, and all the hardness information on jade.. I learned something today.. a great day 👍🏼 thank you

    • @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218
      @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 Před 2 lety +4

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
      ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      D

    • @RobbBoswell
      @RobbBoswell Před 2 lety +1

      @@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41.10

    • @tonialister5903
      @tonialister5903 Před 2 lety +5

      @@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218
      wth

    • @origamikh5995
      @origamikh5995 Před 2 lety

      Yes

    • @carlobaun4131
      @carlobaun4131 Před 2 lety

      I have ten birtstone mothers ring

  • @haleybambridge4591
    @haleybambridge4591 Před 2 lety +165

    Jadeite is an aluminum-rich pyroxene, while nephrite is a magnesium-rich amphibole

    • @stevenopolis3155
      @stevenopolis3155 Před 2 lety +30

      I only understood about 29% of that statement, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to google some fresh terminology.
      Thanks!

    • @jaydenking7408
      @jaydenking7408 Před 2 lety +17

      @@stevenopolis3155 just nod and smile and pretend you understand 😂

    • @Robpires2
      @Robpires2 Před 2 lety +6

      Quite different mineralogically, but comercially can be found as same. Be careful.

    • @Tokito935
      @Tokito935 Před 2 lety +2

      JESUS CHRIST MARIE THEY ARE MINERALS

    • @jasonsummit1885
      @jasonsummit1885 Před 2 lety

      Yep, and in the case of Canadian jade it's really nephrite. Still great material to work with and not as hard as jadeite to carve.

  • @pablo6305
    @pablo6305 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I swear c I watched your videos couple times and learned more from you than probly 10 other videos about jade. Thank you.

  • @rhondacooper3565
    @rhondacooper3565 Před rokem +3

    The most interesting, informative video I've watched in awhile. Caught my interest. Thank you. Look forward to watching more.

  • @rexroyulada6267
    @rexroyulada6267 Před 2 lety +7

    30 seconds in and I'm hooked by your enthusiasm.

  • @CharlestonFossilAdventures
    @CharlestonFossilAdventures Před 2 lety +143

    The pinging of the jade at 13:21… 😱😱😱 What an amazing technique to identify those specimens! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks as always for sharing the journey with us, Dan!

    • @brandonvessell4659
      @brandonvessell4659 Před 2 lety

      😲

    • @keeshalynette
      @keeshalynette Před rokem +7

      I didnt hear the metallic ringing when he first explained the sound test - your timestamped one is insane in how clearly we can hear that metallic ringing!

    • @bartbetnar5860
      @bartbetnar5860 Před rokem

      I really struggled to hear a difference. was that just the camera mic not picking it up?

    • @anamarieseguradodianala7740
      @anamarieseguradodianala7740 Před rokem

      ​@@bartbetnar5860 ❤k

    • @musicbro8225
      @musicbro8225 Před 2 měsíci

      @@bartbetnar5860 Listen after the 'clack' it rings on.

  • @SRLGemstone
    @SRLGemstone Před rokem +3

    I was amazed by your energy. Thanks for the practical information.

  • @TraveisaBlue
    @TraveisaBlue Před měsícem +2

    I've really become a fan. My husband and I like rockhounding. Mostly because we like sitting in the dirt. I really appreciate the vicarious pleasure we recieve watching you and your family prospect.

  • @boblaw4483
    @boblaw4483 Před 2 lety +9

    Congratulations on all your success Dan! It's great to see you living your dream instead of being stuck at school!

  • @DarksteelHeart
    @DarksteelHeart Před 2 lety +10

    Dude, you're clearly well versed and understand what you're speaking on, plus you make your videos entertaining, definitely earned my subscription today. Stay awesome.

  • @carolinemcgreal2382
    @carolinemcgreal2382 Před rokem +4

    My favorite was the mottled Jade, thanks Dan for sharing.

  • @KittieMaeS
    @KittieMaeS Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this informative video! I have been drawn to green rocks while agate picking, and have been trying to sort and identify my greens. This will be so helpful!

  • @coreylarcomb4879
    @coreylarcomb4879 Před 2 lety +13

    I will probably never do this and yet I find myself so drawn to watching this. Thank you for the video.

  • @jasminecomer9436
    @jasminecomer9436 Před 2 lety +7

    Quality videos every single time. You're so educative! I love how down to earth you are and kind in your teachings.

  • @tenhippiescannibis2774
    @tenhippiescannibis2774 Před rokem +4

    Never throw your goldpan in the creek, first rule of prospecting... 🚬
    Never give up and just go home... 🚬🚬
    Way to go Dan..thank you for sharing. 👍 Your knowledge and example, more valuable than any scholarship. 🚬

  • @brennanperry8001
    @brennanperry8001 Před rokem +4

    Him licking that rock reminded me that when I was a kid, I was a huge fan of pirates of the Caribbean, and in the third movie Jack licks a rock that is actually a crab. That scene made me start licking random rocks I found, which made me very sick very often, but I also discovered that you could recreate the smell of rain by making rocks wet, so that's nice.
    I should have a dedicated rock in my house that I can dip into water every time I want to smell rain.

  • @LauraWilsonExists
    @LauraWilsonExists Před 2 lety +4

    I just love your attitude, man. Anytime I’m having a hard time I come watch some of your videos and they cheer me right up. Thanks as always, dude!

  • @illusion9816
    @illusion9816 Před 2 lety +4

    I’ve never watched any video on prospecting before, I’m a hardcore gamer and this came up in my algorithm and now I’m going to binge watch these. They’re so informative, you got a new fan 💖

  • @ginabobina2932
    @ginabobina2932 Před rokem +3

    Love all the details you sprinkle in all your vids! Thanks so much!

  • @Reptiliomorph
    @Reptiliomorph Před rokem

    Thanks for doing the specific gravity thing, it was really cool!

  • @dointh4198
    @dointh4198 Před 2 lety +8

    That hardness-test was really neat. Love these mineralogy-lessons.

  • @judithfairchild8620
    @judithfairchild8620 Před 2 lety +21

    A good haul. Thanks for the info. Years ago there was an article in the National Geographic about the Emperor of China's palace. The columns were of a deep red jade. Gorgeous stuff, unforgettable

  • @MajICReiki
    @MajICReiki Před 8 měsíci

    My Subscription earned today 🙌 😃
    Great video! Loved watching . Thanks for all of the insight and techniques ❤

  • @jadewilson1641
    @jadewilson1641 Před rokem +3

    I just picked up some stones in the pnw. Looking forward to testing them now! Thanks for the info!

  • @Zaadin19
    @Zaadin19 Před 2 lety +3

    This is one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on jade. I love it.

  • @imaginations_animations4928

    I'm really glad I came across your channel. I have gained a lot more interest in rocks that I thought I would have before. I don't live anywhere near a place where I could find Jade but if I do take on a side hobby or even a career off of finding valuable metals, gemstones, and rocks, then I can be sure about telling the difference between Jade and a few of the other rocks you have found such as Serpentine. Thank you.

  • @bakcia
    @bakcia Před rokem +2

    Just found your channel today it was very educational as well as entertaining good for you keep up the excellent work and thank you for the knowledge

  • @april110
    @april110 Před rokem +5

    There is a river in my moms hometown and i realised there were so many crystals near the river bank.I always played with them but never thought of collecting

  • @youtubeSuckssNow
    @youtubeSuckssNow Před 2 lety +12

    Sooo i have an idea about getting that huge jade Boulder at least to a place where your quad was.
    It involves an inner tube from a big tire, a rope, some wood and gravity.
    Roll big rock to waters edge. Use 2 planks/rope to tie the wood at ground level on each side and lift it with multiple people. Set it on the tube connecter to a top, drag it up river using water. Then do the same thing with the wood planks to get it on the quad/sled behind it. Or feather and wedge it to get it up the hill after its on the beach. Either way its definitely doable.
    Because I really really wanna see what's in it

  • @fshnbuddy2
    @fshnbuddy2 Před 2 lety +5

    Love your videos Dan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and letting us southerners live vicariously through you. You are in heavenly land up there.

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 Před 7 měsíci

    Enjoyed watching you find jade. 💚

  • @bar_jumper1312
    @bar_jumper1312 Před rokem +1

    i love your energy so refreshing

  • @lookslikeit1151
    @lookslikeit1151 Před 2 lety +4

    i just came across your channel and I was very interested in what you do, but what I like the most is the view of the river and how calm and quiet it is, so peaceful. Thank for sharing I have learned a lot from this one video. In Hawaii there isn't much to look for here other than shells on the beach, which is fun and like you gets us out in the sun. I wouldn't mind hunting for rocks there or fishing or just having a picnic so peaceful, you are a lucky man....

  • @shawnfriel3039
    @shawnfriel3039 Před 2 lety +6

    Hello Dan,
    New to your channel. I must say that your videos are so entertaining and informative. I first learned about panning for gold when I was about 5 years old. I learned from my uncle who is a mineralogist and fly’s all over the world finding hot spots. Over the years I have gotten better when I would go out to visit him in Colorado. Loved to pan for the gold, wish I lived out there cause I would do it every day. Well at least for now I can get my fix watching you. Keep up the good work and thanks for your knowledge.

  • @nancyanny
    @nancyanny Před rokem

    We're planning a Whidbey trip for jade soon, thanks for this amazing video!!

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl Před rokem +2

    This is MY Kind of hobby
    I appreciate the tips & tricks in testing & identifying ❤

  • @MrDickfish
    @MrDickfish Před 2 lety +11

    Another great edumactionalishly fun video Dan I'm saving this one for future reference. Thanks Dan, you do the world great👍

  • @lenorab6289
    @lenorab6289 Před 2 lety +6

    It's cool that so many regular looking river rocks are actually awesome crystals when you polish them up a bit. 💖🌟✌️

  • @lauranacaco5732
    @lauranacaco5732 Před 10 měsíci

    I don’t think I have ever subscribed faster to anyone in my life. It took 31 seconds exactly, before I left the video and subscribed haha

  • @michaelpessin7233
    @michaelpessin7233 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Extremely talented 👏
    - so full of info -
    Your a great 👍 teacher
    Thank you
    Mike from Boston

  • @nikolatessa
    @nikolatessa Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks for the knowledge! I’m a rock hound and had very little info on jade, now I know! Thanks Dan!

  • @Washman-jw3hl
    @Washman-jw3hl Před 2 lety +24

    Dan this was incredibly educational. Much appreciated 👍

  • @ChangeName888
    @ChangeName888 Před rokem

    just got interested in Jade and your video has been recommended. I was really entertained and got to know more about Jade in just one video. I was sold and clicked subscribe right away!

  • @rexreyramos5499
    @rexreyramos5499 Před rokem +1

    Hi Dan Great day as always! I just wanna thank you for sharing your knowledge to us viewers. I knew the 1st time i saw your video I need to subscribe on your channel.

  • @infidelsquid2828
    @infidelsquid2828 Před rokem +13

    Love watching your videos and learning how to identify different rocks. Your passion of rocks is definitely on full display.

  • @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm
    @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm Před 2 lety +8

    Beautiful rocks, including the non Jade ultramafic. Loved that back eddy on the Fraser too.

  • @kacwyo
    @kacwyo Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the lessons about jade. I live in the jade state and I'm always finding all those color of rocks and I'm bring them home. Now I need equipment to break them open.

  • @clairewerthman2467
    @clairewerthman2467 Před rokem +6

    As a non-rock nerd I found your explanation lucid, informative & entertaining. TY

  • @silentemmy
    @silentemmy Před 2 lety +22

    I'm glad I'm not the only person who goes out looking for rocks and just comes home with pockets sagging with rocks

  • @icepop6254
    @icepop6254 Před 2 lety +6

    Dan, you are the man. I'm always learning something on your channel. Thank you Dan. 👍

  • @neron3845
    @neron3845 Před rokem +1

    I live in El Salvador, here is full of jade in our landd and rivers!
    Very heplfull!
    Thanks for that knowledge!!

  • @1Tahseen
    @1Tahseen Před 8 měsíci

    Gorgeous piece! your work is very impressive!!!!

  • @peroloko
    @peroloko Před 2 lety +3

    This video just got recommend to me, never was into geology, this might be my gateway! Great video!

  • @KrepsyK
    @KrepsyK Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks for sharing Dan! Yet another entertaining and informative one. Not that I'll ever be a prospector, but still pretty cool.

  • @niccolealdrich4890
    @niccolealdrich4890 Před 8 měsíci

    I just found your channel. How do you cut your rocks/what equipment do you use?
    I have always liked rocks. Thanks for sharing. I think my favorite one in this video is the one that was orange/blue marbled and the last jade rock. Thanks for sharing and be blessed 🙌

  • @diamondcascadeblackspring7260

    You made me smile today.😊 Loved the video. I learnt alot.👍

  • @chrystal5665
    @chrystal5665 Před 2 lety +3

    That really was a LOT of fun. Thanks for the education on the different testing tools. I knew hardness and light but definitely loved learning a little on the specific gravity.

    • @JadeStone8
      @JadeStone8 Před rokem

      I really enjoy your videos, and especially this one regarding my favorite mineral. If you have already mentioned this, forgive me, but what type of saw do you use-a specialty gemologist approved rock saw, or a pawnshop tile saw with the serial # scratched off?

  • @stevenkeithley4336
    @stevenkeithley4336 Před 2 lety +7

    Hi Dan, love the videos keep em coming bud. Thanks for sharing the info. Love learning everyday. Stay safe and be well. Strength and Honor...

  • @Baravan992
    @Baravan992 Před rokem +2

    One of the best explanations ever I see on the youtube 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @mastersami0720
    @mastersami0720 Před rokem

    This is great content brother. Keep it up. This was so interesting to watch! Definitely a subscriber

  • @allybally2368
    @allybally2368 Před 2 lety +5

    I love this video. Just discovered your channel. You are such a good teacher. I’m going to use some of your videos in my lessons for my high school students when we get to the Geology section. Thank you. I’ve never seen the hardness/scratch test done before. And the volume measuring for density. My students are going to love doing that! You’ve inspired me. Thank you.

  • @gregh3299
    @gregh3299 Před 2 lety +54

    Hi Dan and hello from Arizona. Hey I just wanted to mention that there are two types of Jade, Nephrite and Jadeite. I wasn’t sure if you were aware of that or not wanted to mention it. Both types have been used in Asia with Jadeite being the most popular and Imperial Jade (jadeite) being the most expensive and most sought after. Anyway thanks for the video and happy hunting.

  • @wildwoodie5670
    @wildwoodie5670 Před 3 měsíci

    Fantastic Video! Really liked you showing the testing of the Jade. Good to know for us newbies.

  • @I_Am_Grumpee
    @I_Am_Grumpee Před rokem +1

    You had me subbed at that hearty "Welcome"

  • @thomasbrown4201
    @thomasbrown4201 Před 2 lety +3

    Love it Big Dan! Always making the best of it!

  • @FG564GHJU7
    @FG564GHJU7 Před 2 lety +10

    So much to learn regarding rocks! Nice to see, hear, and figure out the difference between what is Serpentine and what is Jade! Thanks Teacher!!! 😉✔

  • @anthonymichaelwilson8401

    Thank you for all information on types of rock you find Dan

  • @soni-harsh
    @soni-harsh Před 4 měsíci

    Much thanks! 🙏🏽 very grateful for coming across your video.

  • @MadMarlin1964
    @MadMarlin1964 Před 2 lety +25

    I agree that the mottled jade has more character and just interesting to look at. As always I thoroughly enjoyed your hunt.

  • @DirtyApronBoy
    @DirtyApronBoy Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks Dan, I liked the format of this video. It was cool to see you calculate SG of the stones, very Archimedes of you. Also the stone cutting saw, is it a tile cutting saw? It'd be fun to see more of that.

  • @TheVenomousTranny
    @TheVenomousTranny Před 3 měsíci

    I forgot about this channel the last year or two but your channel is very wholesome still love it

  • @SterlingRaven37
    @SterlingRaven37 Před 3 měsíci

    Just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed I need this kind of content in my life

  • @Evilori8899
    @Evilori8899 Před 2 lety +3

    Another reason to watch your vids:
    I’ve been trying to keep myself awake at night cuz my 4YO has a high fever.yours and Pauly’s videos are actually the only vids keeping me entertained and awake for the whole night.thanks for the great vids.

  • @robertatpierpontbeach
    @robertatpierpontbeach Před 2 lety +6

    A very great scientific method of testing for jade; thanks so much!

  • @monicaluketich6913
    @monicaluketich6913 Před měsícem

    Interesting! I had to take a couple of geology courses in college and loved them. But the specific gravity measurement they didn't show us - of course it may just be that I'm old enough not to remember that part. You have me hooked. Will definitely watch more of your videos.

  • @misterpolytech
    @misterpolytech Před rokem

    Dan Hurd; Rock Lickah! (You're not the only one; I used to prospect Jade on the Pacific Ocean shore down in Big Sur, CA).

  • @whgordon6109
    @whgordon6109 Před 2 lety +3

    You always get a thumbs up from me Dan... Your vids are informative and entertaining! Love ya Brother, and keep getting after it.

  • @sman5873
    @sman5873 Před 2 lety +3

    Love all your videos exspecally the jade ones , I always have fever and have been gaining a huge collection! And thanks to your tips I now have an eye for jade !

  • @johnsenlouissalvador2114

    First time seeing this guy but I love the energy and passion on what he doin. I’ll subs and ring the bell

  • @ckm198
    @ckm198 Před 2 měsíci

    Fantastic video. Amazing. Great work. Thanks for sharing

  • @jaredput
    @jaredput Před 2 lety +6

    Dan, there are many rocks with similar SG to nephrite. There are other physical characteristics that are important way to distinguish nephrite. Hardness and SG alone are not enough.
    Break a piece off and depending on how the material breaks will give you a more accurate idea if it truly is jade.
    Nephrite is formed from fibrous ultramafics (tremolite fibers, and actonolite?) this leads to a very tough and partial flexible material. If the chip you break off has a sugary texture, it is NOT jade. But if the material is hackly and flakes with no real rhyme or reason your likely on the right track. EDIT: inclusions or layers of talc/serp can form in between the nephrite causing it to break along a particular direction (this is not clevage as nephrite has no clevage, but more or less the direction of the original fibers).
    Thanks for the adventures and sharing these beautiful finds with us.

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  Před 2 lety +1

      That is why I showed three test, no one is good enough on it's own. And breaking a jade boulder, is almost never an option.

    • @jaredput
      @jaredput Před 2 lety

      @@Danhurd Yes, breaking a jade boulder is next to impossible but you can do it. I suggest you break a corner off one of those slabs you have created as an alternative.
      Jade is more likely to form and be polished/worn into lensoidal shapes, this is due to how the jade forms in the earth along contacts where the alteration happens. Round boulders are less common.
      Overall it appears You have found some very nice looking varieties of nephrite jade!
      Maybe you could do a video where you tap the jade, ultramafics, and the serp so we hear the variations of you samples? The sound helps when your rocks are covered in mud, moss, lichen, or other materials.
      I have watched you evolve into a great prospector and teacher Mr. Hurd. Thanks again for the entertainment and happy hunting. 🙂

    • @rigajykra3159
      @rigajykra3159 Před 9 měsíci

      I went hunting for jade today and found a very tough dark green coloured rock that pings like metal, I tried to break a corner off with my brick hammer to see inside but my word it was tough stuff, it is incredibly hard and hackly. But I’m still not sure. Perhaps if I uploaded a quick shirt of it you could identify?

    • @rigajykra3159
      @rigajykra3159 Před 9 měsíci

      I just want a fucking jade whetstone 😂😂😂
      There was a guy who used to sell Jasper and jade whetstones at natural whetstone sharpening and they are the BEST thing for sharpening knives, cutthroats, anything that needs an edge. He has since minimised his retail, and I am now hunting for jade so I can finally make a damn whetstone along with my black jasper

  • @celiselavallee6012
    @celiselavallee6012 Před 2 lety +7

    Thankyou so much for a very informative and educational video Dan! I laughed so hard when you licked that rock!! I enjoy your sense of humor! Beautiful pieces! Stay safe and healthy! Many blessings to you and your family!

  • @fredsmith8799
    @fredsmith8799 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Really good information, but sure would like to see some of the gold you've gotten out of the areas you're talking about. Or the finished jade would be nice.

  • @chimpkingod933
    @chimpkingod933 Před rokem +1

    ‘Jade has a metalic ping soud.’ *looks at my rock collection* YOU, YOUR THE METALIC SOUNDING ONE, GIVE ME I-