Opal Discovery in Eastern Washington // Rockhounding History in The Making

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2 жыл бұрын

Where does one even start when it comes to talking about something like this?
As rockhounds we spend so much time hunting for something like this that would be a find of a lifetime, and to find it in your own backyard is something that dreams are made of.
It was just such a pleasure to be able to go out and dig opal of this quality and abundance.
Jenny now has an Etsy store that you can buy some of this material at!
Genes Fire Opal Store
www.etsy.com/shop/GenesFireOp...
Older community posts about Opal.
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@CurrentlyRockhounding 11 ай бұрын

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@stumblezgruwell8923 9 ай бұрын

water will be your best friend with this! always want to keep your opals wet so they dont fracture. a bucket of water to put your finds in.

@bentationfunkiloglio 2 жыл бұрын

I am gobsmacked. Finding clear, stable, fire opal in one's backyard is insane. Precious fire opal too! Would be interested in seeing how Jenny's opal cuts.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to try and cut some, I'm sure that will be in a future video.

@PangeanLovePodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know I'd she is selling any? I'd love to cut some.

@thatcrystallady_donna Жыл бұрын

Amazing, I am a digger, could mine every day, all day. Would love to help her just dig. Or buy some of them to play with cabbing

@sheetmetalhead 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just went over to her Etsy page and bought a piece, I prefer to dig my own but I figured that she was kind enough to share her treasure with all of us that’s the least I could do!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It's really pretty material and I'm sure she's stoked to send you some!

@pattysneve4125 7 ай бұрын

What's her Etsy page address?

@RockyMountainBear 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about living the dream! Huge props to Jenny. Thank you for sharing with us less fortunate plebs who do not have a legendary opal deposit in our backyard. That is so freaking cool.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you, the only good rocks in my backyard are the ones I put there.

@stumblezgruwell8923 9 ай бұрын

very beautiful opals and what an amazing back yard!

@VictoriaWilkes-pm7uu 5 ай бұрын

This is the first time I've ever seen the channel. So many rushes watching it be discovered...I"m in awe.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

@CharlestonFossilAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That moment when the play of color flashed on the one piece….WOW! What an incredible discovery in her backyard! Thanks for taking us on the journey to see this amazing deposit!

@patriciabock4299 2 ай бұрын

Genny is an amazing woman! And I absolutely love her Etsy shop. Can't wait for her to get back from vacation!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 ай бұрын

She has some great material.

@cliffmiller1021 2 жыл бұрын

Dug up my yard for a new water line once, I only found worms. It's good to hear that fire in your voice as you were pulling out pieces. Tumbling them was a bit of a surprise to me, but with that much material why not try. Thank you for taking us along.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Oh it was quite the fun time!

@DonohueLabs 2 жыл бұрын

I was absolutely going to ask if you were able to identify the basalt unit, so thanks for answering that in the video. Very cool find!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

This is just the start of the opal adventures here in eastern Washington this summer.

@maxmillion4442 2 жыл бұрын

Just as juniper ridge fire opal shoots up in price y’all crack this amazing vein. Congrats and props

@wackyrice1 5 ай бұрын

Watching Australian opal digging, spoils ya.

@outdooradventureswithfayde6832 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. That was very kind of her to let you dig and make a video on her property. That's like every rockhounds dream to have that on their property. All the different color variations too! Also, those are some keen observations you've made on opal like that being found. You definitely know your basalt! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. 😁

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I think finding the material is only part of the fun, a big aspect of it is the detective work required to find it.

@cb175s 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Amazing stuff and what a lucky land owner. Congratulations to them Thank you for sharing 👍👍

@oldandtired1434 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful colours. I'm amazed at the depth, so shallow, and the quantity! Fun dig for sure.

@bhutjolokia6990 Жыл бұрын

What a cool video!! Love that you found play of color opal, that is awesome!!👍😁

@mikeladley5149 Жыл бұрын

How insanely wonderful to have opals in your backyard. Good for Jenny and Wow! If you don't already know, different size new paint brushes are good during digging. Nice video and thanks for sharing. 👍👌

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

That's a good tip, I really need to get a few paint brushes to add to my tool box.

@silvergirl7810 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m so jealous!! How incredibly fun and gorgeous!

@paigelee6321 2 жыл бұрын

Wow how cool to have this find in your backyard ,awesome gemmy stuff cool , thank you 😊💙

@graemero5532 2 жыл бұрын

That is one lucky lady. Thanks for taking us along to see her Opal garden, and big Dog.

@alfag33k 2 жыл бұрын

Just awesome opal. She is blessed.

@virginiarocks 2 жыл бұрын

Just stunning. Big WOW!

@tott3457 2 жыл бұрын

Love how excited you were about your day! That is amazing and beautiful material. What a treat to be able to dig for OPAL in a friends backyard!!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I know!

@AZRockhoundExpeditions 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I can’t believe it’s in her backyard! Amazing! I would be in heaven! Awesome video!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I know right! I would have a hard time leaving my house if that was me.

@mctron22rd Жыл бұрын

Amazing, what a dream come true! How many of us would geek out over having opal in out back yard!? That's like winning the rock lottery! I have paid for opal that is precious and it did not look as good as that opal, it's stunning to say the least! I love all opal. It has so many different colors. I feel there is a bunch more in washington state. We used to live in Tacoma and I remember at 7 years old, that that Washington state was a very special place. Our back yard was the forest and its pretty great and will always have a special place in my heart. I hope Jenny has an etsy shop!!!

@laskermitchell9619 5 ай бұрын

Awesome vid! Lots of great and useful info...cant wait to start diggin up my yard ...good thing I rent 😁

@WorldofRockhounds 2 жыл бұрын

That is so cool. How lucky to have property with their own private dig spot! I'd love to see that precious opal polished up as a display piece :)

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too! I think it might be a little out of my cut and polish league.

@cmax4488 11 ай бұрын

That's so cool. What a dream. Glad it's on someone's property who appreciates it

@sandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Well... that was just super fun. Whenever I find myself in a spot where everything I was looking for is all around me, I usually get the giggles of amazement. I wasn't there and I had the giggles. Thank you for sharing the your experience. I will be having wonderful dreams tonight. Thank you very much. Be happy, safe and stay healthy. 😷⚒ te-hee

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It can almost be overwhelming at times when everything picked up seems to be amazing.

@GREEKEXPLORERS 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

@themonstergroups Жыл бұрын

I think it's amazing too, and thanks for teaching me a little about opals.

@kylaabegglen1275 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I would be so excited if I found something like that on our land. That is so amazingly awesome! Thank you or sharing this with us Jared!✌️🤠

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

The idea of having something like this behind your house is amazing.

@brendancundy7682 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! I wish I could dig opal like that one day.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@largent45 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That really is some exceptionally beautiful material. It was really cool that it was found in someones yard, and in such quantity and quality! And that flash in that one piece was really unexpected! Thank you for the work and bringing us the information!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It's all very lovely stuff.

@josephlindquist585 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So beautiful.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

@patriciamurray5612 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!❤

@brutusb1858 2 жыл бұрын

gorgeous material. rad to have on your own property! id expose as much as possible before extracting

@MedicalSkillsTraining 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this video was made because I’ve done tons of the stuff in Northern California and I was hoping it was helpful. Thank you this is a great with you I hope there’s a follow up!

@RGYT86 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda day that rockhounds dream of. Very well done video.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jogagnon3935 2 жыл бұрын

Old pebble pepper here. That's some Beauty Rock! Never seen that kind of pretty opal! You all are Lucky! Some def window sill material!

@Cliffwalkerrockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Super beautiful material.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's very lovely stuff.

@HangtownDave 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive material! Awesome Fire Opal! Congratulations on your discovery! Greatly resembles the fire opal found in Lake county, OR. Great color play! Precious stuff indeed!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I would say its very comparable to what I have seen from southern Oregon.

@terrapinrocks 2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@Gauche123 8 ай бұрын

That was rad. I wanted to hear more of Jenny’s story though. What a cool find.

@UyenTranonyoutube 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@ssteele1812 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular.

@candyontherag8248 Жыл бұрын

Very nice basalt means you got peridot, very cool

@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340 Жыл бұрын

some nice finds well done 😊

@jaxntax5509 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful glade her backyard is such a wonderful treasure of natural wondrous beauty

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I know, who doesn't want a rockhounding location just out your back door.

@jaxntax5509 2 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding I would not be apposed I assure you however my own home is on a 500 yr flood plain of alluvial till.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaxntax5509 Mine is also just big alluvial flood deposited rock.

@GeoForge 2 жыл бұрын

That's some great looking opal and it makes it even more exciting that its right there at the surface!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It has gotten even better as she has worked down.

@katiedid713926 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your excitement. I hope how soon you get to go back.

@dawnmorning 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip. Thanks

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Ontario_Rockhound 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and killer opal!!!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@northbama 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy you videos. You are very knowledgeable. Great content!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@benjamindejonge3624 2 ай бұрын

Very nice indeed

@sonyaalgosaibi5840 11 ай бұрын

Very entertaining! Thank you!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@mikemalo6336 Жыл бұрын

does this mineral spontaneously fracture ? it looks like the pieces have exploded underground. The freeze line is deeper than the roots will grow? Does the freeze/thaw cause the fracturing. @15:35, NICE !!! that little flash of green would have me shouting and giving my location away! Good job not showing background mountains...

@a3skywarrior929 2 жыл бұрын

Special place! Nice finds!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@rajabgemsandjewellers1600 2 жыл бұрын

Opal Is My Favourite Stone I Just Like Opal 😍 Even I Have many Opal But I need More Opal Like this 😍😍

@donnieaxe8160 Жыл бұрын

Very nice jem's, I live in Klickitat county and I have found some nice jem's also👍

@TarnishedViking. 2 жыл бұрын

Friggin Beautiful! Get past that freeze line to get the unshattered. SWEET

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! It's hard digging for sure.

@charlesrowe4205 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your awesome video

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ocklawahaboyrocks 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got to watch this. So cool. Luck favors the prepared. Not the first or last time you'll get "lucky" with rocks.

@tammyhoman9550 Жыл бұрын

love the video , I would never leave my back yard

@tammyhoman9550 Жыл бұрын

I would love to have someone near me with your kind of knowledge that would be willing to let me tag along so I could learn more about the rocks, minerals, and gems. I learn better with hands-on than through books I have a comprehension disorder so I have to learn things differently. i want to know more

@denisthemineralist4033 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the fire and the clarity in there - this is an awesome find! But honestly, some of those "picture" opals like the ones from 20:47 - 22:25 are the ones blowing my mind. The patterns and colors are crazy! It would be great to try to cut and polish some of that material.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I plan on working the material at some point.

@thegatesofdawn...1386 2 жыл бұрын

I would never know that was Opal, nice finds.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@2HighNoon 2 жыл бұрын

You need to come down to southern oregon with me and my family when we go see Jamie here in about a month. His claim has so amazing gemy fire opal.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to make my way down there at some point.

@paigelee6321 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda looks like amber, wonder how it would tumble, beautiful stone 😊💙how lucky 🍀,

@houndofrock 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful material. I would go to dig some of that at a moments notice. Super Nice.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how some of this would stabilise.

@raystevens687 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 👋 👋 👋 Rock hounding Guy I to say I was very impressed with the Opal Rock out Eastern Washington that was good display of the Opal Rock. I was wondering if there is a place near me in Idaho that you might know of where I might get lucky and find some rocks like the ones you got a chance to see and hold. Or maybe another place in Eastern Washington where I could have a chance to dig up some of that same Rock. Anyway I'm going now thanks for the Teats. And keep on rocking Ray in Idaho 😎

@jdhstudiosjdhstudios1153 10 ай бұрын

I would absolutely love to facet some of this material; I’m sure it’s be so beautiful

@tomfeehan1750 Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear the back story of how she found the Opals. I have 10 acres and poke and prod it all the time. Found what may be fire clay and a few marine fossils...not much. Love your Video's and agree this one is the best so far.

@marnita864 5 ай бұрын

wow amazing

@CurrentlyRockhounding 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@treasuresunderfoot7876 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Would love to see you chase those seams. How great to get onto private property with new finds. Look forward to more from there.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, its just some really hard digging.

@treasuresunderfoot7876 2 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding it looks that way. Have you checked to see if there is any fluorescence in any of your finds?

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

@@treasuresunderfoot7876 I haven't but I will now.

@brucedymock6635 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks great

@therockdad1 2 жыл бұрын

Grate one man. Love that color

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It's all such nice stuff!

@farrellhamann 2 жыл бұрын

The best should go to a museum. Your handheld specimens show beautifully. How about the Smithsonian? The owner woman was gracious and charismatic.

@MountaineerMichael Жыл бұрын

I found some of that kind of Opal in the area too. I believe the white n' black faded parts are more of a flint. Some pretty stuff. 🙂👍🤙✌

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

You can always shoot me an email if you have some nice photos of what you found.

@shermdeazy 2 жыл бұрын

I pulled a 110lb boulder opal from a creek in Healdsburg CA. It had a lotta host rock. But there was some white potch but also black orange pink brown yellow pink and green colors in it. I cabbed out a bunch of pieces. It has dried out with out crazing. Many more to come.

@shermdeazy 2 жыл бұрын

There was a small amount of play of color in it.

@dahbeebe Жыл бұрын

Wild as hell

@reginaromsey 2 жыл бұрын

Those pieces look like candy!

@kertbert1 2 жыл бұрын

This would be fun digging.

@offyarocka 2 жыл бұрын

soooo hooked on opals!!! i think you may have helped identify some of my latest finds too!!!!

@mebendickson 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps include a GPS overlay for the profile you will be creating, for those of us not familiar with that region. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

@crazyjimheath 4 ай бұрын

good stuff

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@meredithwhidden8712 Ай бұрын

My guy , the camera is doing just fine, don't worry !

@bradbenes425 4 ай бұрын

I need to get my hands on some small pieces for my river table

@kellyharper367 2 жыл бұрын

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: AMAZING!

@Rocktwister 8 ай бұрын

Great video no idea how I missed it!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 8 ай бұрын

I got lots of good videos here! :)

@Cohowarren Жыл бұрын

There is opalized wood on the old Ellensburg highway.🤑

@antoniopedraspreciosas6857 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful rok opal

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@C1schecter101 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so lucky I’m so jealous

@baldknobfarmstead5167 11 ай бұрын

I'm outside Brewster Wa and I've been looking all over on my property for surprises.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 10 ай бұрын

Find anything good?

@baldknobfarmstead5167 10 ай бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding not a darn thing..... Just some cool soil variations but I'm not sure really what to look for. 60 acres and about 2200 feet should have something other than dirt right? 🤷‍♀️

@savage1r 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god. That looks like it was SO FREAKING FUN and what a lucky and amazing find. Wow. I want to come over and play too! Hahaha.

@rachaelb9164 2 жыл бұрын

So jealous. The only thing in my backyard is weeds and super dense clay soil lol.

@BarefootDreamers 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’d be in my backyard every day with a pressure washer😂

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 ай бұрын

Ha!

@dustinfindsrocks 2 жыл бұрын

Yep it’s a house rock! My backyard looks like a mine 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 pretty sure there’s no opal. I have some neat fossils I’ve found on my property though. I’m hoping you go back to this location. Exciting stuff man!!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Finding fossils on your property is pretty awesome!