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I Found INCREDIBLE Crystals and Pyrite Rocks in Michigan | Hunting for Gems and Minerals
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Күн бұрынThis was my very first little adventure in the state of Michigan! Bri and myself went out to a secret location of hers to hunt primarily for pyrite which forms in veins and pockets in a certain type of limestone. Calcite also forms in this same limestone, and we got very lucky on this trip with some of the biggest single calcite crystals points that either of us have found. It was also a blast getting into a more scenic area in Michigan and exploring the great outdoors, where I saw tons of plants and animals I had never seen before (and nearly lost my mind over all the different types of berries growing all over).
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@tacklebox6331 3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend the paleo packs. I ordered one and did with my 12yr old brother we both loved it and found so many awesome shark teeth and other fossils.
@GETMONEYJONES2304 3 жыл бұрын
Petrify sep from the giant trees of Old
@ClownWhisper 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I have an issue. I bought a house in Jackson MI and it's in an old Cliff type setting where the hill has been dozed down and grass planted over it. I keep finding quartz I mean tons of quartz just randomly when I'm digging in my yard there's quartz everywhere. Also I found a piece of something I have no idea what it is I thought it might be pyrite but it's not. It's silverish it looks like petrified wood but it's so sparkly and shiny and heavier than hell I wish there was a way we could post pictures it's got kind of an iridescent Sheen but it's mostly silver and it really looks like a piece of wood
@devdolph 2 жыл бұрын
@@ClownWhisper if you’re in the UP it’s probably a schist. That would be my guess if it’s silvery, heavy, and striated
@dillontopham9802 Жыл бұрын
Michigan has amazing wild berry’s all over. Love this state
@deniseview4253 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Michigander all my life and have never seen a ghost pipe. Glad you enjoyed the raspberries & black berries.
@truckerenoch8824 Жыл бұрын
Ghost pipe (Monoflora Unitropa) is the duckbilled platypus of the plant kingdom. It a parasitic, half herb/half wildflower that grows like a mushroom and doesn't produce chlorophyll, so it gets its chlorophyll from other fungal parasites that steal their chlorophyll from trees. So it's basically a parasitic, parisitizing, fungal, herbaceous, wildflower. 🤣 I've been lucky enough to see it 4 times and every year I go back, it's there. 3 places in the Grayling near the Au Sauble river and 1 along the Betsie river near Frankfort.
@AJ-sb8qk 7 ай бұрын
I just bought a bunch of Land in Jackson Michigan and there's ghost pipe all over the place. I located them about 6 months ago
@captpaul8827 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cris! Been following you and Bri for quite some time now and love seeing your excitement when you two find something. Michigan geologist myself and frequent contributor to Michigan Rocks and his pages. Let me know if you return to Michigan; would enjoy meeting you two...
@jenniferblakley3948 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite rock hunting video. This breath taking
@cmcer1995 Жыл бұрын
What great finds in plain sight alongside a busy road. The rocks are just being used to shore up the side of this road by the hwy dept. rockhounds would love this area. Great find Bri and thanks for sharing.
@paDdywitha 4 ай бұрын
Fun seeing others get so excited about what nature can create. Ty for sharing that good energy
@wynja77 3 жыл бұрын
I love Bree's nature knowledge! The grey pyrite really gave me Star Wars vibes for some reason...
@eitanengel8259 3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@wynja77 3 жыл бұрын
@@eitanengel8259 It reminded me of the shape/surfaces of some of the spaceships, like the Fulminatrix or The Executor.
@assasin101011 3 жыл бұрын
Couples right? you got excellent chemistry🥰
@andreworr4307 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha,love the squeals bree lets out when shes so excited, lol,very engaging
@cynthiaswearingen1037 3 жыл бұрын
I love the shiny pyrite! And it's cubes! So cool! And Calcite is always amazing. Those Devonian corals are very interesting!😊💖
@lindalewis5066 3 жыл бұрын
What a great place to hunt for so many different great finds! 😁👍💌
@kimbain4368 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Those were some really cool finds today. What a score! Thanks for sharing!
@amiralozse1781 3 жыл бұрын
very beautiful gem you got there. Congrats man!!
@theresabraddock9310 2 жыл бұрын
Ive seen several of your videos with you and Bri, who seems knowledgeable and has a keen eye. if youre looking for it you find it amazingly in abundance! with your luck you two should try meteorites, gold and precious stones next time hehe
@milesnn 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure what a honey hole magnificent finds you best keep Brie with you she has the eye and touch for finds wow thank you
@donnahumphriesallen5805 Жыл бұрын
Totally awesome finds in this video. I wish I knew where exactly you were, going to take a trip to Michigan next spring. I'm from GA so I am VERY excited and looking forward to rockhounding there. ✌️❤️
@truckerenoch8824 Жыл бұрын
I don't know exactly where it is, but I'm 99.99% sure it's somewhere in Eaton County. It's the only place I know of that produces cubic pyrite crystals of that size. If you have the time and money, go to the upper peninsula. Even if you can't go very far in, head toward the shores along Paradise up to Whitefish Point and hit Tehquamenon Falls for some sight seeing. If you were planning to go to the U.P. anyway, try to hit up Pictured Rocks National Shoreline on Lake Superior to see the mineral stained cliffs and waterfalls.
@Lisa.Sparkman 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful material! I also really enjoyed your nature walk with the flowers and the edibles and even the parasites LOL
@jamesdemski5107 2 жыл бұрын
bri is dudes good luck charm ... dont lose her ... u guys make good videos .. sum lucky finds
@___LC___ 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’m in Wisconsin and find some similar specimens, but I’m feeling a trip to Michigan is in order!
@brianmaney1973 3 жыл бұрын
Christy T I'm also in Wisco, but new to gemming. Any tips for Northern Wisconsin hunting? (Without giving up any secrets ;) )
@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi 3 ай бұрын
New Odanah, Ashland, Bayfield and Port Wing, all along the shore and river banks near the Apostle Islands are some amazing gem quality carnelian and agates with carnelian.
@joedadbod8450 11 ай бұрын
Awesome, awesome finds!! Those pyrite cubes are larger than the ones that I have been finding in the northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri, and northeast Oklahoma areas. I would love to hound in Michigan one day! I find that a pressure washer really helps clean those pyrite nodules off. Just put on a thick, rubber glove and spray them off.
@jenofalltrades6486 3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Holland, Michigan!
@joanwolff802 2 жыл бұрын
Grew up in Michigan, your video brought back fun memories.
@juulc.aramel4232 3 жыл бұрын
I've found some pyritised ammonites in the Jurassic Coast, UK. They are GORGEOUS!
@ImurChuckelberry 5 ай бұрын
Never forgot the most beautiful gem of all Bree😊❤🔥😂😁Happy hunting guys
@leonragsdale7439 3 жыл бұрын
Those are some amazing finds man! Bri is even more amazing, beautiful and loves rocks too wow! Chris you lucky man you!✌
@big_yam 3 жыл бұрын
Man, u two just know exactly where to look to find all the cool stuff.
@edpaslaski9477 2 жыл бұрын
There are groups for rock and mineral hunting in Michigan.
@user-wx8kd4zb2k Жыл бұрын
Loved. Loved this video!!
@dmc1501 9 ай бұрын
So much fun! Wish I could have been there!
@kevinpunk2006 3 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness, also you're friend is GEM QUALITY!
@ezio9010 3 жыл бұрын
I really like this channel it has everything i love. Nature fossils and geology thats amazing
@deniseview4253 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@katiea8014 6 ай бұрын
This is so cool!
@scottprather5645 10 ай бұрын
Super fun very cool
@TimG333 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy when you come here to Michigan to look. Love the views and rocks you find up here! Great Video.
@scottholliday9308 Ай бұрын
Ghost Pipe, also known as Indian Pipe is an amazing pain medicine when made into a tincture.
@kingbush3551 2 жыл бұрын
It's look up north and you can take 25 lb..... that's look amazing finding..... love gemstone
@cptnkaos5994 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Chris
@mansouralzouman2109 3 жыл бұрын
Pyright is awesome it’s SOO cool
@colleenlinke4208 3 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
@stormevans6897 3 жыл бұрын
I like the pictures Bri draws
@kristenledger9458 Жыл бұрын
Amazing rocks
@MeowlodieHL 3 жыл бұрын
What on earth?! Y'all found a magical spot by that road!
@Spyke-ek4eg 3 жыл бұрын
Plot twist... it was all radioactive😂. Hahah really sweet finds!
@steveshoemaker6347 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding finds....Thanks
@Michael-cf9lf 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video amazing finds i cant believe you guys found so much out there, really cool stuff. Consider sometime doing a collaboration with Nora Svet, she does the metal detecting but you never know what could be found.
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. I’ve had a couple people mention doing a collab with her in the past. Maybe someday.
@totos1100 3 жыл бұрын
@@PaleoCris Do these stones have value, because I have many in my area?
@cptnkaos5994 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris
@rjsturdavant6616 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome finds man. I am a Michigan native and if you ever want some tips on locations and such, hit me up and I could hook you up with some sweet areas to find devonian fossils, or anything that inrerests you!
@___LC___ 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in Wisconsin and would love some Michigan destinations.
@jenniferrosestevenson 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Michigan and have a place in Detour as well Yooperland.. I would love some destinations.. me and my mother are rock hunters .. my dad is native Indian as well
@luelahe 3 жыл бұрын
Hey RJ! I'm new to rock hunting, I'm actually really interested in finding some fossils but I'm having such a hard time! Would you mind giving me a spot or two that you mentioned you knew of? Thank you so much! I live up north in Manistee, but I travel
@rjsturdavant6616 3 жыл бұрын
@@luelahe In Michigan you can find them all over. I find a lot of dirt roads after it rains. Lake Michigan is a great spot as well, anywhere on the Northern Shore. Lake Huron is very good as well around the Northern Shore. Charlevoix is very good for fossils as well.
@luelahe 3 жыл бұрын
@@rjsturdavant6616 thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Have a beautiful day!
@matth3wadams 3 жыл бұрын
I live in southeast Michigan. I’ve always wanted to go out looking for things like this but have no clue what I’m looking for or how to look for them 🤣
@ArcticGator 2 жыл бұрын
Same, its really hard to find a lot of surface rock down here, or even rocky banks, so. much. mud.
@edpaslaski9477 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArcticGator check out Rockport Michigan. Stay to the right and head to the north end of the quarry
@David-gn6ds 3 жыл бұрын
Super hot, and the rocks are nice as well. Bri is beautiful and smart. Makes me want to visit Michigan. I love that little giggle.
@sahilshahane1547 3 жыл бұрын
Simp
@rockhardrockhounds9970 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. The best pyrite crystals are etched out using Muriatic acid. :D
@pattyhubbard3625 7 ай бұрын
WOW!
@danielbruce1446 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video, showing your rock collection 👍
@kaylahtd4life 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea love too see that
@TmanjoeR 3 жыл бұрын
nice finds, the store i work at sells alot of stuff like what you found its just alot cooler seeing it come out of the ground. also, bri really knows how to work that camera.
@user-bl6le2ut3p 5 ай бұрын
I think you guys are an awesome couple and I’m for Ky an I had no ideal we had nothing here .. but I live in Harlan Ky I promise u there’s nothing here but coal.. my daughter was hit by coal truck an I take care of her & also her daughter that’s 13 .. butyoy guys are my escape ..sooo just thanks
@jefftrag1956 3 жыл бұрын
If you soaked some of those pyrite piece in rust out or oxalic acid would they turn golden? Real quick bath so as only to clean the oxidation off.
@user-mp4pp3gz3b 9 ай бұрын
Wow nice👍
@massachusettsrockhounding3373 Жыл бұрын
Nice piece
@rrhodes4433 3 жыл бұрын
Great finds! Y'all are cute and Bri is an amazing artist!
@PaleoBri 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@rrhodes4433 3 жыл бұрын
@@PaleoBri Youre welcome! Im a fellow artist, followed you on insta and fb!
@PaleoBri 3 жыл бұрын
Awe thanks! I’ll have to check out your work!
@daniellehack7416 2 ай бұрын
So are these large piles of limestone rocks where you were looking for color streaks and pockets? Where is this?
@RafaelHernandez-hj7ig 3 ай бұрын
Nice found
@markfancher5676 Жыл бұрын
There is gold and silver along the shores of lake Superior
@markfancher5676 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot video
@keiz2life 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from se Michigan and I got all kinds of stones, think I'll go yuperlite hunting soon
@user-hm6bn6kw6k 6 ай бұрын
We're bringing our granddaughters to Michigan this summer to look at some of its beautiful rocks. Are you allowed to tell us where you were?
@adamj5904 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see a video from my home state! My daughter and I were fossil hunting just today! and may I just say: Bri, you are absolutely beautiful!
@bobandren 3 жыл бұрын
You should take a snake bite kit with you when you go rock hunting, in case you come across one while poking around in the rocks. Nice channel you have.
@Kirsten._._ 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you REALLY like pyrite 😉😂
@kendallpotts7524 3 жыл бұрын
Where in MI? I’m from Grand Rapids and I just traveled to CO to go quarts hunting. Would love to search in my own back yard!
@edpaslaski9477 2 жыл бұрын
This is around the copper harbor area in the upper peninsula. I live in kalamazoo we can go to Jackson area and look for piles of quarry rock that they put out for us to go through. Since covid they haven't put anything new out for us. Next best place is Rockport MI
@sarahchapman4856 4 ай бұрын
I just started rock hunting , curious how is the best way to clean up rocks.
@trappedbanana7240 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same rocks at a local river found huge chunks of pyrite and loads of calcite.. always wondered ware the source was
@Rebecca-1111 2 жыл бұрын
I found quartz crystal with pyrite in the bed. Beautiful
@jaquanaking3005 3 жыл бұрын
I have followed your videos for years now and I got to say, Bree is on the shit. She's looking more cracked out and Spacey than ever
@trishh.3495 3 жыл бұрын
I thought she had a legit speech impediment for the first 3/4 of the video... then I realized she was just making weird noises and talking like a baby.
@leonragsdale7439 3 жыл бұрын
That is not very nice😡
@krawdadandrusty 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I had no idea pyrite could be found on the surface like that. And then those huge “dogtooth” crystals, wow! Thanks for a great video!
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
It’s mostly because a bunch of those huge rocks have been transported there to control erosion, then they crack every winter from constantly freezing and thawing, leaving the pyrite loose.
@danieltuck5556 3 жыл бұрын
love it
@lavenderrainbow5041 3 жыл бұрын
CRIS!!! Question.....so we went on a little tiny trip to Lake Huron to look for the famous Yooperlites, like what you found on Lake Superior. However, instead of the wonderful orange glowing luster of what you found, we found stones with a light yellowish glow to them. These also didn't have the same patterns as your Yoorperlites. Do you know what I possibly found??? (found these with UV light)
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
My first question would be “what kind of UV light are you using?” Some UV lights won’t make yooperlites glow super vibrant. If your UV light looks like it casts a lot of purple light, it isn’t the right kind. Those are 395nm and you need a 365nm which is a little harder to find. If you are using a 365nm light and have light yellow glowing rocks, I’m afraid I personally wouldn’t be able to give you an ID on them, but there is a fluorescent minerals Facebook group with experts.
@davekibbey4206 3 жыл бұрын
Those are called scapolites. Not made up of the same stuff as yooperlites which is Fluorescent Sodalite, but they are highly sought after. Did you collect any?
@___LC___ 3 жыл бұрын
As someone from far northern Wisconsin, seeing “Yooperlites” in the comments made me giggle. Reminds me of my grandpa.
@OutLan 3 жыл бұрын
Bri has the most uniquely beautiful face. And she really knows her stuff. Awesome finds, man! Live these types of vids!
@melly7886 3 жыл бұрын
Dayum...ur absolutely right..
@maryoneill5070 3 жыл бұрын
Everything found is absolutely AMAZING. ✌❤☺🙏
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary!
@66bigbuds 3 жыл бұрын
The limestone you see in Michigan comes from out of state.
@AJ-sb8qk 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video where in michigan is this located
@silverlady1118 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing finds in a fabulous location Great vid ☺
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheGeeksUnite 3 жыл бұрын
So cool! It's fun to see all the crystal hunting. Thanks for sharing!
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Emily!
@user-ot9zs4vq6w 5 ай бұрын
Hey what's that gray rock? The large chunks?
@TheOldladyB 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous finds. Well done.
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darlene!
@jerunac 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on reaching 100K subscribers! You've earned it!
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ding17dong Жыл бұрын
Where is the hiking trail that you went to? What part of Michigan?
@lisak5133 3 жыл бұрын
The two of you are so incredibly cute! I died several times during this video just from the cuteness. It was almost more amazing than all those awesome crystals & rocks you found!
@pamelagriffiths4428 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Michigan! I wish you would have included what part of Michigan. Thank you for the video.
@carolkemp2571 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@___LC___ 3 жыл бұрын
Then the masses would descend upon the area and pick it clean.
@deniellescott8049 3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to do that
@Rex-ft2ht 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nicklasschmltt6959 2 жыл бұрын
Deterioration. The rock cycle. Making limestone
@nicklasschmltt6959 2 жыл бұрын
Nice piece Bree
@coffee19837 4 ай бұрын
Where in Michigan did you go to find pyrite?
@joosf 3 жыл бұрын
Bri is a gem for sure!!! 😍
@frost_i5527 2 жыл бұрын
Wild raspberry’s ARE THE BEST
@-Slinger- 3 жыл бұрын
Ugh, Bri is so cute and knowledgeable 😍 And she makes amazing art.
@jy6402 8 ай бұрын
what is the exact location to find the crystal pyrite?
@Silvermeow Жыл бұрын
where in michigan was this at?
@AndyMalfunction 3 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeeah!! That was so fun!!
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and had fun! 😁
@davidstoner7448 3 жыл бұрын
Cool finds. Great location. But really Cris ...... The only real gem in this video is Brea. Y'all are searching for treasure. What you seek may be right in front of you. Good energy, friendship, love... That's real treasure.💎
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the nice comment David!
@kaylahtd4life 3 жыл бұрын
This was amazing wakeing up to a awnsome video great finding!! Beautiful crystals Thank you for sharing
@PaleoCris 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed waking up to the vid, Kayla! Thanks for watching.
@kaylahtd4life 3 жыл бұрын
@@PaleoCris your welcome! Glad be here Dallmdy sent me here
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