Crystals are valuable - you can turn them into cash if you know their worth and how to market them

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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Komentáře • 59

  • @laurapettit9045
    @laurapettit9045 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank You Chris, Great Video!!

  • @dawnmorning
    @dawnmorning Před 10 měsíci +1

    Gems minerals o my. Sharing them oj whatnot a great opportunity for me. Glad to find this video.

  • @Colleen858
    @Colleen858 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤

  • @ShopifyIvan
    @ShopifyIvan Před 11 měsíci

    nice video!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks! I still have one more.

  • @michaelpaul2581
    @michaelpaul2581 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi Chris, thank you again. You continue to add videos in a mysterious way for me as each video you add directly corresponds to my prospecting and geology education. I stumbled upon a vein in mother lode country. With a fire and after the rains last year it is truly amazing. The foliage is growing back to hide my find, but what I’m getting at is what I brought back. I think I have found a chuck of quartz containg bonanza gold with extraordinary crystals. So thank you for your videos as I am virtually penniless with my home (truck) full of treasure. Looking forward to cashing in. I’ve got your book and consult it regularly.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 10 měsíci

      sounds like you are making some good finds.

  • @IBRAKEFORBEDROCK
    @IBRAKEFORBEDROCK Před 11 měsíci +2

    I`ve been a mineral collector for many years Chris. I prefer self collecting, but have a few purchased items too..... ⛏
    Fun hobby and great video as always ! 👍👍

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the kind words, Glad you liked it! I got out and got a little gold myself today.

  • @Philbilly_Rocks
    @Philbilly_Rocks Před 10 měsíci

    I dig crystals! This is great thank you Chris!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @Philbilly_Rocks
      @Philbilly_Rocks Před 10 měsíci

      @@ChrisRalph I truly did, and I think you nailed it. Marketing is a very difficult barrier to entry in regards to crystals!

  • @worlderrorcoins
    @worlderrorcoins Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 9 měsíci

      No problem. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @jameswelch1054
    @jameswelch1054 Před 11 měsíci

    I love the mineral specimen videos. I live in Montreal, are there any places to find gold close to my city?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I dont know how far you mean by close, but there is gold in eastern Canada. Do some searching on Google for more details.

  • @millenials_best
    @millenials_best Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks sweetie pie

  • @treesab
    @treesab Před 11 měsíci +1

    Would love to learn some specimen display suggestions you might have. If you have any specimens on display in your home, perhaps share how you chose to do it, even if you have just a few specimens scattered about. When I moved to Utah, I became an avid rockhoarder.......err rockhounder. Obviously not everything is for display as it is true rough material but I have a quite a few awesome geodes from Dugway (some are completely different types of composition) as well as a perfectly intact sand dollar embedded in limestone thats covered in quartz druze that I'd love to put someplace special without worrying of dust and such.
    Thanks for the video! Loved the personal specimens you showed.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Display is a function of the space you have and your furniture situation. Its a situation where there are no "one size fits all" answers.

  • @AkTx907
    @AkTx907 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi Chris, I herd you mention you've done prospecting in alaska and I live in the anchorage area do you happen to have any tips or areas of interest I should check, I've tried to find books or groups to find information but I have had little luck, thank you and another awesome video ❤

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      My Alaska adventures were all out in the interior, several were closer to Fairbanks. I've not done much close in to Anchorage.

  • @prodabpaul8736
    @prodabpaul8736 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Where did you find the aquamarine? Thanks for the video

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold Před 11 měsíci +1

    Dang we need to go look for some Crystals !!!!!

  • @kevinb7551
    @kevinb7551 Před 11 měsíci +3

    gemstones are much more profitable than gold for sure... the hard part is finding a buyer. gold doesn't have that problem.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Very true - you need to find markets for crystals and gemstones.

    • @kevinb7551
      @kevinb7551 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ChrisRalph thanks for your dedication to reply to comments 👍

  • @tgfcujhb7583
    @tgfcujhb7583 Před 11 měsíci

    I found a double terminated quartz crystal with a double ghost in it, it's only half inch long but looks fantastic.....👍👍

  • @jbowerman50
    @jbowerman50 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Chris, when I was a preteen my family traveled every summer across the US. And I would come home with rocks & small fossils from all over. I always wondered about mineral markets, but never really looked into it. But I'd be just as happy to find turquoise as to find gold, and fortunately both can be found in some areas. Maybe not in the same sample (although I'm sure it has happened) but in the same area. Soon as it cools down a little, I'll be out there.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci

      Best of luck to you in your efforts.

  • @Algoldprospecting
    @Algoldprospecting Před 11 měsíci

    I like looking for crystals and gold as well.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yep. Glad you liked the video!

  • @shelbysgarage5828
    @shelbysgarage5828 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hello Chris! So this video is the first of your videos I've seen. Ive subbed! You seem to have the knowledge I've been long in search of, i have found excellent quality Vesuvianite. I've been looking for the proper identification. I've brought them to rock/gem shows and my gf and i have come to the conclusion that people dont want to tell us the correct information. I have a bit of Vesuvianite in every color and in good quantity except purple. Is this something you can help me with? Heck id be willing to send you some for your knowledge! This stuff is in good enough quality to make jewelry from too. I have a CZcams channel under my name and some videos i have show my rockhounding finds if your interested in seeing them. I hope to hear back!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately - I get quite a few people every day who want me to ID their rock and mineral photos and help them personally. I do not offer a mineral ID service, mostly because it’s not as easy as you think. Usually, minerals cannot be identified from just a picture. Please watch my videos on how to Identify minerals for yourself. Part 1 can be found here: czcams.com/video/MpkW58ZeQlc/video.html and Part 2 can be found here: czcams.com/video/zOWo49X90gA/video.html and Part 3 can be found here: czcams.com/video/_ab5NngRlVw/video.html

  • @jimster1111
    @jimster1111 Před 11 měsíci

    weve got red beryl here in new mexico. ive always wanted to go beryl hunting as ive heard even small crystals weighing a few grams can fetch thousands of dollars uncut.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci

      That is true if the red beryl is of high quality.

  • @dogguy8603
    @dogguy8603 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video! I was just thinking about this to and it was a happy surprise to see the notification pop up lol!
    I do have a question, when making a placer claim are you restricted to certain dimensions like you are on a lode claim? I couldn't find anything on the BLM website

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      There are different ways of staking a placer claim. They do not have to be fixed dimensions but you are charged for 20 acres, so take that much.

    • @dogguy8603
      @dogguy8603 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ChrisRalph thanks! Again great video, your book was delivered today as well, so a pretty good day!

  • @waylonwest4893
    @waylonwest4893 Před měsícem

    I have collected some minerals from Bissbee mine in AZ can I send some pics to I.d

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před měsícem

      I get quite a few people every day who want me to ID their rock and mineral photos. I do not offer a mineral ID service, mostly because it’s not as easy as you think. Usually, minerals cannot be identified from just a picture. Please watch my videos on how to Identify minerals for yourself. Part 1 can be found here: czcams.com/video/MpkW58ZeQlc/video.html and Part 2 can be found here: czcams.com/video/zOWo49X90gA/video.html and Part 3 can be found here: czcams.com/video/_ab5NngRlVw/video.html - Those videos should answer a lot of your questions.

  • @richtv4403
    @richtv4403 Před 11 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @paulbegley1464
    @paulbegley1464 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Well they can ask all they want but getting that much can be a lot harder.

  • @RueloElmer
    @RueloElmer Před 11 měsíci

    I have black crystal stone's

  • @krishnapidathala4149
    @krishnapidathala4149 Před 8 měsíci

    How to sale

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 8 měsíci

      Find a buyer in your country.

  • @SunshineRoseSopphia
    @SunshineRoseSopphia Před 11 měsíci

    Hi. Do you visit deposits? 🤔🦜 Like say, in CostaRica? 😊

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Před 10 měsíci

      I appreciate your interest, but I do not offer any services for personal training, consulting or advisement. I get many such requests and simply do not have time to help all who ask. I have many business and family commitments and simply don't have the time available. I do wish you the best of luck, but I am sorry that I cannot offer any help on that level.