Finding Crystals in Matachewan Road Cuts

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2023
  • Rainy day exploring. Checked out a few interesting readouts in Northern Ontario. They would be cleaned out if down south. Every one had something interesting, but no gold.
    email: meminerrocks@gmail.com
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Komentáře • 54

  • @RyanDCH
    @RyanDCH Před rokem

    I was thinking pudding stone right when you said it, lol. That was surreal. I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking us on your adventures!

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej Před rokem

    Interesting and cool locations to explore for rocks & crystals.

  • @debiesubaugher
    @debiesubaugher Před rokem +2

    I'm glad you can identify these crystals. I would be just gazing at them going "oooooooooooo shiny, neat shapes, neat colors" lol

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      I often just pick up shiny rocks or rocks with a nice pattern too. ;-)

  • @karenscrivano1435
    @karenscrivano1435 Před rokem

    Thank you, great adventure!

  • @ferdburphel2076
    @ferdburphel2076 Před rokem

    Very nice! Im glad you checked that sample for gold......good things happen when you least expect it! That day happened to be blueberries 🍻

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      The blueberries were soooo good. I should have filled some containers rather than stuff them all in my mouth. lol

  • @JnVrockhounding
    @JnVrockhounding Před rokem +1

    Cool road cuts.

  • @debcamp2359
    @debcamp2359 Před rokem +1

    Cool conglomerant!

  • @edcctf
    @edcctf Před rokem

    Be careful climbing around on those ledges!! Great video! :)

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold Před rokem +1

    Blueberry’s for the win !!!!!

  • @mux1978
    @mux1978 Před rokem

    Make sure to bring your pinpointer for scanning the quartz veins. If you hear something, crush and pan it. You never know! Great vid!

  • @wayne1959
    @wayne1959 Před rokem

    Quiet, unassuming and passionate about your craft. Such a good recipe for a successful rockhounder's channel. Love your work as usual mate.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @albertrossdimsdale7409
    @albertrossdimsdale7409 Před rokem +1

    The second road cut looked like Gowganda Tillite from here.

  • @user-tv3ej7mv8f
    @user-tv3ej7mv8f Před rokem

    Another cool video from the man😮😅

  • @oldbamadirt2148
    @oldbamadirt2148 Před rokem

    Look Like Fun For You And The Dog's. I'd Like To Go Look But It's 91 Today All The Rock's Are To HOT. And No Air In The Wood's So We Will Just Stay Home. 😎👍✌.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      I used to go out rockhounding when it was so hot that I was worried Daisy was burning her paws. Don't do that anymore. ;-)

  • @ReclusiveMountainMan
    @ReclusiveMountainMan Před 26 dny

    Be interesting to check your rocks with a Geiger counter.

  • @saviotoronto358
    @saviotoronto358 Před rokem

    blueberries are always a win

  • @YvonneSebastian1980
    @YvonneSebastian1980 Před rokem +2

    I wonder.. is there anything Greig does not know about rocks??❤️☮️

  • @waywardgeologist2520
    @waywardgeologist2520 Před rokem

    Blueberries and bears. Watch out for them.

  • @EIs4Excellence
    @EIs4Excellence Před rokem

    Geology Norm Macdonald found some crystalssssssss!

  • @videolabguy
    @videolabguy Před rokem +1

    I would be interested in learning why most quartz is milky looking vs the big clear crystals. What is the difference in conditions that produce both kinds? I do know that big crystals form very slowly. Keep up the amazing videos and glad to see you seem recovered from your injuries. Your pal in Silicon Valley, Rich.

    • @robertbradford3461
      @robertbradford3461 Před rokem

      Actually, they've discovered that if conditions are right, crystals can form in tens or hundreds of years vs thousands or millions

    • @GrenvilleExcavator
      @GrenvilleExcavator Před rokem +2

      Generally speaking, the difference in between the two is that milky quartz when it deposits traps moisture and gas from the area around it’s structure, leading to the white impurities that you can see. Clear quartz on the other hand is relatively clear from imperfection in the crystal itself.

    • @karenscrivano1435
      @karenscrivano1435 Před rokem

      So, like making ice with tap water vs. bottled water?

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 Před rokem

    That area has certainly undergone a lot of disruption and compaction, as well as mineral influx.

  • @brennenevans4349
    @brennenevans4349 Před rokem

    that conglomorate looks like gowgandatillite, i could be wrong tho

  • @Horsenb
    @Horsenb Před rokem +1

    Did you go in off hwy 11 by Kenagami? Everytime I drive by Kenagami I'm intrigued by the cuts along the hwy just passed the matachawan turnoff with the small round rocks inbeded into the sedimentary bedrock. Have you stopped at them?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      I haven't )yet). ;-)

  • @jameswelch1054
    @jameswelch1054 Před rokem

    I was thinking you may find garnets.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      I didn't see any garnet, but there are some known spots nearby (maybe an hour drive)

  • @stevewoods8116
    @stevewoods8116 Před rokem +1

    For give my ignorance. Is that in Colorado?😎

  • @t2gunner
    @t2gunner Před rokem +1

    Is the asbestos dangerous?

  • @Kev-N42000
    @Kev-N42000 Před rokem

    Melanieeeeeee

  • @t2gunner
    @t2gunner Před rokem +1

    Anything you're going to polish?

  • @Triliton
    @Triliton Před 2 měsíci

    I cant understand why we put Asbestos on our cruiseships. Ive found a huge quartz rock wall im gonna explore it as soon as i can.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Good luck on your quartz adventure

    • @Triliton
      @Triliton Před 2 měsíci

      @@meMiner Thank you :)

  • @robertbradford3461
    @robertbradford3461 Před rokem

    If you're finding asbestos, the green is most likely a type of serpentinite or serpentine. My guess, anyway.

  • @ruthikroshan7248
    @ruthikroshan7248 Před 11 měsíci

    Sir, In this video their is black rockstones for this stones which chemicals can dissolve sir . Please name the chemicals.With your pleasure sir

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před 11 měsíci

      I usually use muriatic acid (HCL) to remove calcite.

  • @waywardgeologist2520
    @waywardgeologist2520 Před rokem

    Have you ever come across decalcification?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem

      of bone?

    • @waywardgeologist2520
      @waywardgeologist2520 Před rokem

      @@meMiner no, of mudstones or limestone?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  Před rokem +1

      @@waywardgeologist2520 Ah. Not that I have noticed, except maybe in mine adits on the walls

  • @cretan911
    @cretan911 Před rokem

    🦴🦴🦴