Gold Prospectors guide to precious gems - Recognize gemstones out in the field
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- So there is no question that there are valuable gemstones that can be found along with gold in a number of places. These gems are not found everywhere when gold prospecting, but they are Found in a large number of places and definitely worth keeping an eye out for. Whether you're a seasoned prospector or just starting out, this guide will help you recognize the hidden treasures beneath the earth's surface. . Precious stones come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a fascinating subject for any prospector. But how do you know what you have or even if you've struck it rich? The first step in identifying precious stones is to examine their physical characteristics. Look for clues like color, luster, hardness and its crystal shape if you can see one. Hardness testing is important because all of these gems from concentrates are hard. A gemstone's color can vary greatly, from vibrant reds to deep blues, so color may be a thing of beauty, but by itself is not really a strong indicator of what you have. Because each stone has its own characteristics, we will look at each of these gemstones individually.
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I`m always on the lookout for gems & minerals 💎 Jolly good show Chris ! ⛏⛏
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I have found small clear diamonds here in that area in south Wyoming. I’m luck to live next door to those vents,
That is awesome! Congratulations.
Which area of Wyoming? The stateline kimberlite district or the Cedar Mountain lamprophyre district?
I love gold.....who doesn't !
But gems are actually more abundant and the variety lends itself to chances of finding a gemstone.
I lived in western mass. for two decades and spent a lot of time at the old loudville lead and silver mine. But about 20 miles southwest of that mine is a small town named Blandford. The metamorphosed schist in that area has beautiful garnet and kyanite in it. I have found several inches long kyanite crystals with its classic triclinic shape and many garnets up to about a half inch across.
Thank you for sharing this with everyone, it's a great thing to also help gold prospectors break up the monotony of solely searching for gold !!!
When you are out prospecting, you might as well be aware of other stuff too.
Huh…I think I tossed some sapphires, maybe garnets. I’ll have to go back to Tamarack Creek next trip up. Just getting all my stuff together. It’s been in storage for so long. Been dying to go up and dig a bit. Definitely have to pay more attention to my pan or sluice. Thank you for the video. I have to admit I almost always watch and then jump to the next one without hitting the like button, but I’m getting better at it. Definitely a like 😂😁👍
Thanks, glad to hear that the video was helpful.
Thank you as always! Could you make a video on placer gold in northern Spain? Geology shows there should be some good gold silver etc deposits but not much is mined since the romans. For example they started a mine just weeks before the civil war and in those 3 weeks they mines massive amounts of arsenopyrite/pyrite and at least 4 kilos of gold. When the war started they stopped and never went further. The mine is located in Cerler close to the French border
Maybe one day. I've never been to Spain, and less than 1 percent of my viewers are from Spain. Probably 99 percent of my viewers would have no interest in it. You would be interested but the vast majority, no.
Alright that sounds fair😅@@ChrisRalph
Is this video about keeping your eyes open? Another awesome video professor sir Brotherman Chris!
Keeping your eyes open is one of the main points. Glad you liked the video.
Thanks a lot Sir from core of my heart You are really Great God bless You❤
It's my pleasure
The kind of rock formation and type gold and gemstones are found in are typically different from one another. Garnet and placer gold are an exception .
Yes, but it is possible to have different types of rocks erroding to one drainage. Also quartz crystals and sometimes agates occur with gold / silver deposits.
@@ChrisRalph In placer, the mixing of different deposits together is always a possibility
Very interesting and useful course. Thank you very much.
Glad you liked it!
you have a very interesting channel ... I used to have a rock collection when I was a young guy.
Glad you like the channel.
Thanks for the information
No worries, glad you enjoyed it.
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Glad you enjoyed it.
Very informative . Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
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Hi, in northern Ontario by Dryden you think there could be any gemstones? I love gemstones.
I live in the western USA and have never been to Ontario. So, do some research on Ontario with Google.
Hello can you help me out in identifying if a rock is precious stones?
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
@@ChrisRalph ok thanks I will check them out
Hi. I recently was in my fenced in compound backyard yard on a bug hunt. I caught a spider and accidentally put it in the same jar as my gold collection. My jar is fogging up. Im worried about my jar that the breath will make it crack and my gold might get webs on it what do i do. What do i doooo
Flush the spider out with water.
I found a rock and drilled holes in it. The dust has gold pieces in the dust with diamonds and the dark grayish spots on it I drilled holes and the inside is also the same darkish grey that looks like platinum. I need to send you pictures is there away I can reach you
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.
To be pedantic gold is not heavy it is DENSE.
And you notice that I said both dense and heavy in my discussion. Still you do win the pedantic comment of the week award. 🏆
You nailed it
There was a time long time ago where there was dirt floors and they used urine to tan clothes . And poor people would sell their urin in a pan to the tanning guy. Hence so broke didnt have a pan to do this now future advance have rose and we can pan gold
Panning gold is good 👍
I have to laugh, the more I know actually means the less I know.Yes I can tell a "rock"from something of value. But many books later in general I still guess at what I have. Yes I do find good gems ,by accident. Good stuff you just know. 4y later still a rookie rock hound. 😂
It takes time to learn, we all learn a little bit at a time.
@ChrisRalph I will get your books as more knowledge can't hurt. I told myself not to get gold fever...lol
When you find diamond do you take it to the government ?
Not in the USA. However, I don't know what country you live in.
You don't say anything tiny
What are the best gemstones to find in Alabama? I know of placer gold in places and flakes in the creeks but gemstones I am curious about
There are lots of gemstones to find in Alabama. Use Google to search for more specific information on places, types of stones available, etc.
Could you consider copper-nickel and PGM..??
What do you think I should "Consider them as ... "?