Surprising AGATE TREASURE at Graveyard Point! Rockhounding in Oregon

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Graveyard Point agates are famous for the stunning plumes and patterns that can be found in the seams - but I never imagined something like this! Jim and I visited Graveyard Point in Oregon, accompanied by our friend and guide Julie. We explored an area that used to be an agate mine, but has since been abandoned, leaving piles of spoils behind. The traditional agate is thick and plumey, but the pieces we hauled out had something even more special - incredible blues and greens, cemented in matrices of orange and brown. I cut some of the pieces when I got home, and was amazed by the colors and patterns that I found inside the rocks. It just goes to show you - there are SO MANY beautiful rocks!
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Komentáře • 38

  • @LezBeRockin73
    @LezBeRockin73 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow! How beautiful and unique 😍

  • @kastah
    @kastah Před 3 měsíci +2

    A lot of beautiful colors, interesting to see how those types of rocks will turn out when you have done your "magic" with them

  • @horsegonewild
    @horsegonewild Před 3 měsíci +3

    I miss my Oregon beaches! I have the biggest fist sized chunk of opal I found in Oregon. No rock, just opal. So Oregon coast used to be my stomping yard and I’ll tell you my secret places. Agate beach near Beverly beach is really good. But the cream of the crop is the wayside pull off just north of Heceta Lighthouse. I think it’s mile marker 169. Hike down to the beach and at low tide you’ll find gorgeous fossils and agates and maybe a gorgeous chunk of opal. @Katiedid, this is why I’m still struggling on the Yellowstone. I’m having a hard time recognizing good stones and ages. One of these days, I’ll have to show you my Oregon beauties.
    Oh! If you find a flat round or oval sandstone rock, take the time to split it open down the side. They usually open fairly easily with some persistence. Inside you find whole shells and if you’re really lucky there will be a muscle belly, the agatized mollusk. They are stunning.

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey there! Keep trying on the Yellowstone - pretty soon you'll develop an "eye" for those agates, and then you won't miss the Oregon beaches so much. :)

  • @jennystone421
    @jennystone421 Před 3 měsíci

    The greens are so beautiful and surprising. How awesone that this stuff is just laying around there!!

  • @katielane4431
    @katielane4431 Před měsícem

    How wonderful are your videos and your banter with Jim
    I am living the rockhound life thru you guys and I think you teach us all thank you Kate and Jim

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Před 3 měsíci

    The Conglomerate pieces of Agate are Fabulous. Thanks for sharing..

  • @largent45
    @largent45 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Oh my Kate, you found some incredible rocks! Graveyard point plume is so distinctive, and anyone who's seen it before, knows when they see it again! It's just gorgeous! And you found some really great pieces! And some wonderful agate! That blue is just awesome! There is literally so much out there that you really, never have to dig to find some gorgeous material! Thank you for taking us to hunt graveyard point plume agate! It's incredible! Thanks Kate❣️

  • @soul_adventurist
    @soul_adventurist Před 3 měsíci

    That piece at about 7:30 would make an awesome tiny sphere display piece❤

  • @anniegironne8444
    @anniegironne8444 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow! Gorgeous rocks

  • @AlabamaUSA1234
    @AlabamaUSA1234 Před 3 měsíci

    We always love your show. You really know how to find some great rocks...

  • @michaelvandyke6715
    @michaelvandyke6715 Před 3 měsíci

    That material at 6:27 is beautiful, can't wait to see what you do with it ...
    Nice area to hound, isn't it...😎👌

  • @patriciabock4299
    @patriciabock4299 Před 3 měsíci

    I am so jealous! Only in Montana lol. Such beautiful one of a kind agates! I loved the blues! You all are going to have some amazing cabs! Love Ya All!

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Před 3 měsíci

    Old Disabled House Bound Dusty Rusty Rockhound here: Interesting stuff! Very colorful!

  • @DownriverRocks
    @DownriverRocks Před 3 měsíci

    Another wonderful video.

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 Před 3 měsíci

    Very cool looking stuff!

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 Před 3 měsíci

    NICE Finds!

  • @EggsFym
    @EggsFym Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I liked the one at 4:02!

  • @greatnorthernviews3052
    @greatnorthernviews3052 Před 3 měsíci

    I have an aunt that live in Cave Point. I have to visit her out there .

  • @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976
    @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 Před 3 měsíci +2

    So many beautiful rocks, for sure.
    Really enjoy your videos ❤

  • @benjaminrapp7418
    @benjaminrapp7418 Před 3 měsíci

    Another great video! Oregon has all the good stuff. I'm jealous!

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey that's my neck of the woods

  • @fionabeale3245
    @fionabeale3245 Před 3 měsíci +2

    What a wonderful hunt I learn so much and it starts my week off in the best way I love the blue chalcedony sooo much

  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb Před 3 měsíci

    Nice finds!

  • @fastcarsarecool
    @fastcarsarecool Před 3 měsíci

    Goal for Katy Did is 30k subscribers for this year 😮 Soon guy's

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Před 3 měsíci

      :D That's a great goal, fastcarsarecool - but I've found that slow and steady is just as good.

  • @aprilgoodman4504
    @aprilgoodman4504 Před 3 měsíci

    It looks more like picture rocks when you slab them.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Před 3 měsíci

    Can't wait for cutting and polishing. Beautiful. Lovely rocks! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @cory546
    @cory546 Před 3 měsíci

    I wonder if it would help to put them in iron out?

  • @Gregory47342
    @Gregory47342 Před 3 měsíci

    👍💯

  • @andrewt3593
    @andrewt3593 Před 3 měsíci

    Have you experienced any issues with your 10" Covington saw? Any complaints? I'm considering picking one up this year

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hey there! The saw works great, the feed vice is fine. Biggest issue is that changing oil is a huge pain, as there are just two bolts in the front that you're supposed to remove to drain it. We added some copper pipes to make it easier, but it's still kind of a pain.

    • @andrewt3593
      @andrewt3593 Před 3 měsíci

      @@KatyDidRocks Thank you!