Gemstones we found from our recent Prospecting Trip | Liz Kreate
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 9. 09. 2024
- It can be a tricky process sorting and identifying the different gems, rocks and minerals that we brought back from our recent prospecting trip around Australia.
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I love how you see the beauty in your stones not the money value. Can't wait for more videos
O to be young and able to travel. Iâve missed out on so much just born too early and in the wrong place!!! đ„Never mind I can experience all this with your videos. Keep uploading them and teaching us so much. Best wishes from North Wales U.K. đŽó §ó ąó ·ó Źó łó ż
I feel the same way. Wish I'd followed this passion when I could get around better. And I should have been born in Australia obviously! What awesome beauty !
im from the philippines and this is what i like in Australia, gems are every where in Australia. thanks liz for sharing this awesome video
This is why I'm proud to be an Australian.
I can just walk outback and find these beautiful thing I devote my life to. Because of these beautiful works of art, I've become a chemist and I love studying the elements and the different combinations of them(chemical formula) that create minerals.
Love your channel. Keep up the good work. :)
Thanks for watching and commenting Shy Gal. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. All the best, Liz
Hi Liz and Wally I have just come across your videos and I am both fascinated and entertained. I love the way tou film as it is like the viewer is actually there with you. The excitement and fun you seem to have on your adventures is wonderful and I honestly wish I could also be there in your treasure hunting. Thank you kindly for sharing your passion and your adventures as they are greatly appreciated for you give me the chance to see something I could only dream of doing. Best Wishes to you both xx
Awe my parakeet and I are watching this together so it was quite a joy to see your little guy fly in
I just love your enthusiasm and excitement about your rocks đ
Learning so much - thanks a bunch for your time and expertise in making these great vids!
Liz what you need it a âskull-camâ so you can lift the pieces with your other hand and show us the full beauty of the rocks. What a beautiful bounty you have there. So, so lucky to be you. A lot of work in front of you though to get that lot sorted out. đđ»
Thanks for watching Zesty. Will try to use a skull cam in the future videos. Cheers, Liz
Zesty Zirlonia
Liz just going through older videos Iâve seen. Love you to do an update on your finds now as I loved this one from 2 years ago! Love Mr Baby P being your helper! Hugs xxx
OMG Lisa. Life's just been so busy that I've forgotten about them...LOL
I now have to search through my pile to find where they are and maybe do a cutting video when the weather warms up. Thanks for the reminder. Take care and stay healthy. Cheers, Liz
I have never seen so many gorgeous, beautiful, specimens in one place! I love the colors they are stunning!
Your really lucky to travel places and find the most beautiful gems Iâve ever seen. Keep it up
I really missed pedro! That bird has the most personality I've every seen. Love it!
Thanks for watching Gina. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. I don't know if you're aware that Pedro now has his own channel called "Pedro the Budgie." Cheers, Liz
Gorgeous gem and rock collection and so happy to see Pedro too!
Big hugs and kisses to you Diane. Cheers, Pedro & Liz
Liz Kreate Thank you. Best always to you, Wal and Pedro.
Darling they are all just beautiful Ms.Liz wow đŻ what a đ€ huge collection of gems
*+Liz Kreate*
Your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious. I love that you get so much joy out of these beautiful rocks and crystals. It's great to watch and listen to you doing your thing, explaining and just enjoying what you do. I have a tiny collection I started when my daughter was little, just to get her interested in the world. We still have most of them, but she's not as interested as she was when she was little, but every now and then I see her pick up the piece of rainbow fluorite I got for her to hold onto when she was little, if she was scared. We called it her 'calm rock'. And although I don't believe it has any supernatural qualities, just its prettiness was enough to give her something else to think about when she was at the dentist or something. Sorry, rambling. Thanks again for sharing with us, Liz.
Hi Sue, It's a pity that like my children, your daughter doesn't share the same passion for rocks. Maybe we'll jagged a couple of grand kids who'd be mad rock hounds. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz
If I was smart, I would've taken screenshots every time you had a rock and some text on screen lol. Oh well. I'll have to rewatch it, now đđ thank you for sharing. What an amazing collection. Jealous of it
I enjoy your adventures. Love Pedro! Thank you for sharing!
You're most welcome Cindy and thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz
I love how you get excited about each piece like I do. Also, silicate minerals can be so difficult to classify sometimes especially when they're a mix of crystal forms. So happy you are continuing to make videos. :)
I'm glad to know you're still enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching and wishing you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
You have an amazing collection of jules. I have a lot of questions about my collection and I want to thank you for teaching me just exactly what my rocks are. I can't wait for your next podcast. Thank you for sharing your collection with us and you explain them so well. God bless you
You are so welcome and thank you for watching.
I'm actually learning a lot from your videos and I have my own collection gems now
I thought I was mad about rocks....but I think you win.Thanks for your many videos,never stop,because I'm addicted.... đ
Thanks for watching and commenting Larry. Glad to know you're enjoying my videos. Happy Rock-hounding. Cheers, Liz
Would love for you to do a video showing the tests you do to determine what sort of mineral it is. Love you vids.
Don't know what the green stuff is,but to call it "common opal"doesn't do it justice.Beautiful!!!!!
I know what you mean Debbie. I wish I can call it Imperial Jade as that's what I thought at first when I found the first piece. I was jumping up and down with glee... Unfortunately here in Australia, it is called Common Opal. In other countries, it is known as Prase Opal which I think is a better name. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz
the metallic ore rock (shown just before the heart rock at 12~min mark) looks like a dragon's eye....Liz been slaying!
You've got good eyes Missy. I have to have a second look at my video. They do look like dragons eyes. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Thanks for showing your collection. Great!
I used to be a collector too, but other things ate up my time. Still am very excited about minerals.
Greetings from Germany
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Liz, I learn loads from your vids.
You're welcome Jim and thank you for watching and commenting. All the best, Liz
Pedro cameo!!
Thank you for another educational update Lady Liz~
You're welcome Angie and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Wow I didn't know about mica but I love it so much it's so shiny and lovely I'd like to get a piece some time in the future!
My goodness Liz your passion for finding minerals is nothing less than something to be admired. To say I'm jealous would be an incredible understatement! An absolutely fantastic array of finds you have acquired, especially the emeralds and amethyst! Hopefully some day I can follow a similar path and collect some crumbs that you've left behind đ
Still plenty left for you Young Riley. Stay on the path and follow your dream. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Wow Beautiful Blessings Thank you for sharing them âĄâĄâĄ
You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. All the best, Liz
It's impossible to not love your videos. Now I want Chrysoprase in my collection.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! FASCINATING AND VERY INSPIRING!!!
Great finds, Liz and Wal. I always enjoy your videos.. thanks a bunch for showing your collection! Have an awesome day!
Thank you for watching and commenting Sparrow Godschild. I'm glad to know that you always find my videos enjoyable. Gives me inspiration to keep making more. All the very best, Liz
cool rocks n the lesson on what they are
Liz, you are going to have to live forever to sort thru all your goodies. âșïž
I hope so. Kept saying I can't afford to die until I process all these treasuresss. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed my goodies. Stay safe and well. Cheers, Liz
Wow! Nice haul :)
And I thought I came home with silly ute loads of rocks haha
great work liz say a big gday for wall cheers peter form old detectaden
Hi Peter, Happy New Year to you and hope all is going well. Cheers, WalnLiz
Do you sell your crystals? they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!!! Thank you for Sharing your LOVE and Light with us many Blessings to you and your family đđ€đ
Beautiful Liz !
the thing that makes an emerald and emerald is if the beryl is colored with chromium. (and sometimes vanadium, in Africa) It does not mater how green it is or how clear it is, it is still an emerald if it is colored with chrome. what you need is a chelsea filter. Back light the stone and look at it through the filter. If in the filter the stone looks red, it is an emerald, if not it is a green beryl. It also will distinguish the difference between chrome chalcedony and chrysophrase. Real handy. And speeking of GREEN, I am GREEN with envy over your mineral haul. I love your videos.
Nice Liza, a like from Brazil to Australian ladyđ€
Variety collection đ
Liz, that is some collection. I would love to see how you do the next process of cutting, polishing, etc. I find them all beautiful, for different reasons like the color, texture, and or patterns. You could put air plants in some of your eggs or tiny cactus. Pat S
Thanks for watching and commenting Pat. Will definitely try to do some videos on how I'll process these beauties. Cheers, Liz
l love it ,l wish one day to do like you anyway GREAT thank to showing your collection's
Hi Liz... WOW! You are certainly gifted. I'm like a kid in a candy store just watching your video! How I would Love to spend a couple weeks tagging alongside. While watching, I've already envisioned making several "Windows" using many of these Raw Beauties, just "as-is"....can you imagine how awesome that would look with lights or natural Sunlight...Perhaps I would simply construct an Outdoor Gazing Igloo for meditation...Thank you for sharing your video!
Your one of my hero's...
Fantastic idea Brenda and that would look AWESOME!!! Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best, Liz
Looks like I'll be moving to Australia... hope you don't mind bringing me along on your expeditions.
Thanks for watching antilyon. We consider ourselves to be very lucky to live in a place where there are still a lot of places open to the public. Cheers, Liz
Beautiful Liz - love the chrysoprase; my favourite.
Thanks for the comment Sally-ann. I love all of them for different reasons but the Chrysoprase colour can easily draw you in. Cheers, Liz
What a haul! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Iâm learning so much.thankyou!
Awww i'm so jealous, great finds :)
Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Liz
Thank you .Im learning from your vidéos .
Thanks for watching Ilyes and glad to know the video is useful to you. All the best, Liz
magnificent piece like Guaranteed
I am a 12 years old boy but I found a cluster of amythist crystals pls tell me how to take care of them
Hi there 12 years old boy, Amethyst should be kept away from direct sunlight or they will lose their beautiful colour. Apart from holding & admiring their beauty as often as you like, there's not much care they need at all. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Ma sha Allah so many gem stone now I know how it's looks to have so many treasures of gem stones.
Thanks for watching Asif. Hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Liz
YOU MUST PUT #3 (white crystal you called common opal) under uv light I think its a tenebrescent opal!
super. I found chrysoprase and blue calsedon in Turkey.
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Liz,
How do you get the emeralds out of the rock?
I am new at rock hounding.
Love all your videos đ
It's difficult to explain the process here JoAnna as there are several ways of doing it. I am however planning to do a video of extracting the Emeralds from the host rock. Thanks for watching and glad to know you're enjoying my videos. Cheers, Liz
thanks a lot for sharing the video, please keep it up..
What kind of machinery will you use to refine the rough outer exteriors? Just in their natural state they are stunning. I would be in
Heaven if I found a fraction of what you have found. I understand your exuberance and joy. Thank you for sharing.
Lapidary grinding machines works well after cutting them with a lapidary saw. Thanks for watching Carol and wishing you all the very best for the New Year. Cheers, Liz
This is my first time seeing your rocks and gems. That's quite a lot of them, and they're beautiful. I'm assuming they're Pedro-approved. âșïž
Thanks for watching Ann. We had a very good run on the gems on this trip and yes...Pedro has been eating some of my Emeralds. Cheers, Liz
Where do you find all this beautiful rock candy? I'm mesmerized and totally jealous! Love your passion for the beauty the earth gives us.
Hi Tracy, We collected these rock candy during our trips around Australia. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
I absolutely love you're videos, I wish you would write a book or do a video on the best places in Aus to find gemstones.
Great idea Bekk. One of the things I would love to do but time is not my friend. I will however TRY to put a video together. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
@@LizKreate that would be amazing, I am new to Fossicking and really enjoy it and you're videos have been so helpful, thank you
Some of those are begging for a small hole drilled into the center with a masonry bit and an led light set in the center, On a nice wood or dark stone base , they would make one heck of a mood light .
OMG....That's a great idea. Thanks Corey.
@@LizKreate đ thankyou! Glad to help
What have you found in South Australia ? Apart from the opals of Coober Pedy....
i luv watching your videos i go rock hunting whenever i can and shell hunting
I'm glad you're e enjoying my videos Vivian. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
amazing ,, so many of your gems, ..
Thank you!
Were could I find Iron ore like that?
Australia...::ducks the slap::
So many beauty's
Liz you are one lucky girl living my dream maybe in my next life time give Walt and Pedro hugs and kisses from Echo and me đ
Thanks for watching Coleen and great to hear that you enjoyed some of our adventures. Hugs and kisses back to you and Echo. Cheers, Liz
Hello
Wow very good
Love all the stones you have awesome
Thanks for watching Paige. Cheers, Liz
how do you extract the emeralds from that rock? I have a stone with garnets I want to extract but I dont know the proper way to do so, I have tried acid bath with hydrochloric acid but the garnet stone did not react at all. I was also think of using an electric scribe.
I really enjoy your vides,your content is amazing I hope you do a stone cleaning video soon ,it ll be awsomeđđđŻđŻđŻđŻ
Get a black light torch and at night opal glows
Hi, I live in wa and would love to know any tips on finding places to find these beautiful things. I already have a moderate collection of crystals and would love to try my hand and finding my own.
River hi river have u hadnât any luck as Iâm looking as well,just started
Im fascinated by your love and knowledge of rocks! What do you do with them all?
I process and cut them to use in arts and crafts and jewelry making. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Do you also tumble polish or do you only make cabochons? Some of the shapes are unique and when tumbled would be beautiful.
Yes I do tumble also Erin since a lot of stones can't be cabochoned. Thanks for watching and stay healthy. Cheers, Liz
Cool rocks! Been wanting some of those :)
Thanks for watching Chai. Cheers, Liz
Liz I love your passion & excitement, if you were to give 1 or 2 pieces of advice to someone like myself who Is just starting out in my quest to learn more about rocks, types, and rock hounding, what would that be, should I do a course on geology or just join a lapidary club and shadow people, Im not in it to âmake moneyâ I want to learn and teach my kids as well as collect a piece here and there.
Thanks again for your videos, I donât know how many of your videos are left cause Iâve watched a lot in the last few months, we are going to get our fossicking ticket for a year & are going to start looking local, (noodling aha) we have found white quartz with tourmaline rutile just picked it up in our dry creek, plus a piece of sandstone with clear icy crystal seams thru it. That was cool,
Thank for teaching me thru your videos đ€đ
Hi Jojo, Joining a lapidary club is a great idea. You meet a lot of knowledgeable people who can guide you through the process of fossicking and also processing your finds. Good luck with everything and thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Lovely content.
Thank you kindly. Thanks for watching.
Interested in your chemical methods of analysis tests!
I only had three samples tested so far with promising results. Cheers, Liz
You'll have to take two cars soon Liz. Two cars, twice the rocks!
I like the way you think JLards. :-) Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Liz
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PEDRO is so cute! How do I find or recognize valves rocks?
Do you by chance sell your specimens, your cabs or your finished pieces? If so where might I find them? Thanks.
Not at the moment. Thanks for asking and watching. All the best, Liz
How do you or get it into beautiful jewelry?
Hi. Thank you for your videos. I love your passion. Do you sell your stones?
Hello Liz, are you gonna sales your crystal collection? You made my day watching your video.
Not at the moment Isabel. But will do an announcement video in the future when I open up again. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Liz
The Imperial Green Jade.Did you get that certified and where?
I have some White to grey Nephrite.
I also have Orange to Yellow fancy Topaz.
All passed on the gem tester.
No prospecting license though, so Iâd like to know how you go about getting these appraised and if any fines are applicable in Australia?
I had them tested with very encouraging result. Was meant to do a video but just couldn't find the time at the moment.
Fines are applicable, on the spot confiscation of equipment and vehicle and even jail time.
Appraisal through gem stores and jewelry shops.
not sure if it's just me, but your website link isn't working.
I had my website close at the moment because I can't attend to it. I'll make a video announcement once I open it up again. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
9:14 the rock like Jade colour ,
Come to Chitral Kpk Pakistan to see and get all these gemstone etc, very easy. I have near of my house a river side area. I often go there and i have seen all this gemstone and minrels are there but we do not have any knowledge of minrels or gemstone etc. If u r realy fond of these things u should must come to Chitral Kpk!..
Liz I'm interested in collecting some of the pephute jade myself, please tell me the area you collected it from
What a collection, very nice haul indeed Liz.
Would be wonderful being able to find rocks like those.
Was any of the jasper from any "known" areas or just looked interesting? Have seen some beautiful pieces from over that way.
Thanks for watching Ian. The Jaspers are not from any specific known areas but were found while tromping over the countryside in search of gold. Hope you're still getting some spare time to chase some rocks yourself and look forward to catching up again sometime. Cheers, Liz
Have you ever found turquoise?
I have read Australia has but I have never seen a piece.
Hello my kanyada. I want to know what is the stone
Called?
You can tell me ok.
They are all different names.
Hi Liz my apologies for being a little cheeky but I live in a town called Bridgetown WA SOUTH WEST.I was very curious if your lovely self with such a wonderful knowledge and channel to watch if you know of any places I could go rock hunting with my family with a 500km radius around my way. Would be hugely grateful. MANY THANKS AND BEST OF LUCK.đ
Hi Patrick, I don't know of any area near Bridgetown or 500km radius. Best doing a bit of research online. The trouble with fossicking in WA is that one can't just jump in the car on a weekend due to the strict prospecting regulations. One has to go through the process of getting a miner's permit which is easy enough done but the next step is the problem. You have to go on the WA mines department online and take a look at Tengraph to find available locations and apply for a 40E permit which when approved, has a 21-day waiting period. Only then can you go prospecting. If caught without a permit, big fines, vehicle confiscation or prosecution is possible. Best of luck! Cheers, Liz
@@LizKreate thanks Liz yes WA is sadly very problematic for a mum and Dad to go for a weekend camp to have some simple fun outdoors. Not the Lucky Country it used to be. Thanks for your advice đ
I've had some good luck I have a friend a senior geologist on the Lithium mine in Greenbushes WA. I should of ask him along time ago but felt a little rude. Anyways he has been kind and given me some amazing core samples from his collection. It's most certainly made it now a genuine ambition to see what's around with the appropriate paperwork. But one piece I received is a piece of white Opal that has been located actually near the mine in Greenbushes sounds almost unheard of. But very excited. All the best.đâ€ïž