In search of a gemstone! Gem hunting for Rhodonite.

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Gem hunting for Rhodonite in the Ashnola river valley. Dayna and I were in search of a gemstone on my new Rhodonite claim. Rhodonite sometime forms gem crystals, but most often around here forms masses which are often used for making lapidary cabs, cabochons, carvings, spheres and eggs. Rock hunting for rhodonite is common in the Keromeos area. Rock hunters often get rhodonite from the talus slopes all around the Keromeos area. We did not find much in the way of rhodonite, however we did find a good soapstone seam and upon further research rhodonite often forms with talc (soapstone), Prospecting for gemstones is always exciting but as shown here finding gemstones is not always successful Rock hunting and gem hunting are just another form of prospecting. I will go back to the quarry or seam that we found and had obviously been worked and take a bunch of material and hopefully we will hit some better specimens of rhodonite.
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@CplSkiUSMC 5 жыл бұрын

The intense beauty found in nature is the best part of prospecting... gold and gems are just the icing on the cake. Too many folks don't appreciate that enough, but getting out in all that beauty and doing what you love to do is THE BEST!!!

@SkateSoup 3 жыл бұрын

"Might just be a bunch of scenery in this video" - most days prospecting. Great view and a fun journey.

@edwardmcbain5730 5 жыл бұрын

Hi.Dan.Going back to the early 60s 62 -63 my father was the road enginere that built the Ashola road.There was a lot of drilling and blasting going on.We spent our weekends up there, the fishing was fantastic.And my mother collected several hundred pounds of the pink rock just because it was pretty.into the 70s she met a woman in chilliwack that made jewerly.That woman gave Mom 1500.00 for all that pink rock.She explained what it was and wanted more.But we moved north.We also found a cabin that was falling down.The door posts were still standing.Engraved in the top beam was.(Bill MInor 1859).I was about 6 years old at the time but will never forget that cabin.That was 60 years ago.I am sure there is nothing now.This is where a metal detector can come in handyJust a thought,Mcbain.

@ilonamollema6467 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking me out to the beautiful nature of B.C! What a gorgeous scenery. Really hope you'll find the Rhodonite soon.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

I'll have to head back!

@adhawk5632 5 жыл бұрын

Best beard on KZfaq, bigger the beard/bigger the gold n gems, it's a well known fact.😀

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@FiveFourOne87l1 3 жыл бұрын

Must grow my beard longer. Luckily I have red hair too, better luck that way.

@zardzewialy 3 жыл бұрын

The man with the biggest "nuggets" on You Tube ;)

@fish8887 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a pirate reference

@timetoreflect1394 5 жыл бұрын

In that area, the mountains are very steep and dangerous. In the late 1800's hundreds of American young men scoured in search of treasure. GOLD! Yet as difficult as the terrain is I sure there are treasures yet to be found. Dan, you were not skunked, like most great discoveries it takes time. Thanks for the adventure.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, it was a good first visit and after some more reading/research, I think I'll head back

@timetoreflect1394 5 жыл бұрын

@@Danhurd The taller mountains have some gold deposits so I was told. Nothing to write home about. Really a beautiful part of British Columbia. Yes, there this is a Jems area, have no dought. You will find them as I say it will take time. You may have a good chance of finding B.C.Jade too. Please be careful.

@011CJ 5 жыл бұрын

Definitly want to c you find it dan a big gemy one

@au_rockn6797 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome scenery Dan.....better luck next time 👍

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@donaldrobbins7439 5 жыл бұрын

Love the comment at the end getting some brownie points. The video the view was outstanding love it.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Always got to get some brownie points

@Miss449686 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery -- and a waterfall -- so enjoyable.

@Brewersprospecting420 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Dan Hurd. I would like to thank you for the Easter paydirt which I finally have been able to pan and find all my wonderful Treasures that you had inside. It took me a little bit to get my Garrett gold panning set and learn how to use it, Watching you was very helpful. I'm not totally sure that I did not miss some flower gold but I do know I got all of the gems!!!!!😉🤑🤑🤑🤑 but I did save all of it to try again after a little experience panning. Once again thank you for your great videos an educational knowledge of prospecting. I have recently planned a trip too North Carolina to pan for garnets and rubies and hopefully some smoky quartz if I am lucky I will be able to send you some in return. Truly your friend and student, Jeff Brewer..

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@bo49685 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff since you are new if you pan out your concentrates at home in a tub add a few drops or a squirt of Jet Dry to the water. It breaks down the water tension and the flour gold will not float on the top of the water, it will drop to the bottom. That’s just if you are worried about getting ever little speck of flour gold too.

@Brewersprospecting420 5 жыл бұрын

Mark Bohamed I did pan this at home in a tub and just did not have any Jet-Dry. That's why I say that I might have missed some of the flower gold.

@bo49685 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Brewer Sound good Jeff, just trying to help. I’ve done a lot of prospecting👍👍 Have fun with it😊

@danielblake688 4 жыл бұрын

Amen to THAT fact.. !! I've learned SO so much..

@dalealyea6019 5 жыл бұрын

A great hike, good exercise, wonderful scenery - the trip and the vid worthwhile. Thanks for taking me with.

@joeljeffery8704 5 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful! I could feel your excitement of the hunt. Thanks for bringing me along. Be safe and have a great weekend.

@kennethclark5636 5 жыл бұрын

The rocks are pretty, Dan, but, you are in a beautiful fairytale land with a beautiful fairy queen. Forget the rocks Dan! We will understand and still be you fans!!!!

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

This is one gorgeous spot - that's for sure

@medicmomma1603 5 жыл бұрын

Incredibly beautiful scenery . Great vids .

@archerydogg 5 жыл бұрын

Happy father's day Dan.

@archerydogg 5 жыл бұрын

Man that's some beautiful country.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a gorgeous spot

@designworksdw1949 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to come alone for the adventure and the laughs

@THESHOMROM 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery brought to you by a handsome couple.

@Momo_Gt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr.Huard for the close-up on the flowers 💐 they are Gems too .

@jodynoble8220 2 жыл бұрын

Im Happy to just enjoy your channel, thanks Dan!

@micahformby1102 3 жыл бұрын

Dan your content is so calming and enjoyable, and you are one of the most wholesome souls on this planet. Thanks for the wonderful content.

@timothydiggins2206 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed tagging along on your exploration,beautiful area thanks for sharing

@curtisjasper6728 3 жыл бұрын

Great hike, thanks for taking us along!

@f150twinturbo7 5 жыл бұрын

Great view. Love the video. You guys make a great team.👌🤘💥⛏

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joanistock1672 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Thank you.

@stanleykongmanmathis1065 4 жыл бұрын

Great scenery...good video as usual...thanks

@theycallmemrclean1901 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful day .

@rickreimer1050 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan and Dayna for taking is along on another adventure. Nice area.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us

@Detectaddict 5 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful spot , love the outdoors.👍👍

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@amberkensbus-t-bettybuslif926 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Love watching you and Diana the adventures In prospecting and exploring. Keep them coming Big smile’s 😁

@starman10548 5 жыл бұрын

HAPPY TO SEE THAT BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. THANKS FOR THE VIEWS.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous spot

@MStark 5 жыл бұрын

"I'm pulling a Pauly", love it!!!!

@carolynmurtaza1180 3 жыл бұрын

Also lovevtge close up nature pictures. Beautiful waterfall.

@saintsfan39475 5 жыл бұрын

I loved it! Spectacular scenery. Never take it for granted.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it is a beautiful spot

@kathyscallan8338 4 жыл бұрын

The scenery is so beautiful. Thanks for letting me follow alone.

@knownentity8737 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice outing! Thanks for taking us along. An amazing area.

@mlgauss60435 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your video of the beautiful scenery! ❤👀

@jenilatsavong8328 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking on the adventure! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous!

@adventurer6425 5 жыл бұрын

Great day out is always appreciated especially with such beautiful views!!

@i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome hike great views of the valley

@kaelynsuxx9670 3 жыл бұрын

I love your gem videos so much

@rockydavies9555 4 жыл бұрын

it is always niceto see your videos there is always something to learn and lot of information

@zandemen 5 жыл бұрын

I went for a short search for Rhodonite float on the island last year, after a bit of reading. The advice I found was to bring a hammer and chip the pure black rocks to remove the oxidized manganese... Very hard to spot it amongst all the other black rocks.

@cathymc8365 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful hike! So much to see...nice tour!

@MrSlartiB 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing sites to see this video Dan, thank you for posting this even though no targets were found. Lots of other things to see for sure. Well done!!

@Dandan-ef5mh 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place!!

@docrose3460 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spot for a camp. Nice still life shots.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Sure is a beautiful spot

@marcelineingot9359 5 жыл бұрын

Being in the midst of those beautiful mountains would be enough reward for me.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful spot

@trevorthefilthyrat3742 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, I've always wanted to pick up prospecting as a hobby.

@DamonFeyOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video Dan. Thanks for taking us along

@charleslatora5750 Жыл бұрын

Good friends good scenery. Excellent trip.

@davidkelly1298 5 жыл бұрын

That lichen comment was very punny..lol. Sorry you didn't find any gems but thank you for taking us along to see the scenery. Happy Father's Day Dan.

@vickystevenson1338 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite stone....in color..

@mikeprice4079 5 жыл бұрын

The scenery, is always a good thing.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful spot

@heithdotysadventures7824 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid . Nice to see just a vid of the prospect . Nothing big ,nothing over the top , just a vid of hope . Happy father's day Dan By

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It always nice when Dayna gets to join me

@BoydDensmore 2 жыл бұрын

Life's full of times where you don't get what you're hoping for. I appreciate your spirit even when you don't meet your goal. Thanks for the positivity and the adventure 😊

@delapenajudieljess1230 3 жыл бұрын

Wat a lovely couple!!❤❤

@philipwolf825 5 жыл бұрын

always fun to watch your adventures thanks for sharing

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephenhartley8983 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan . Thanks for all of the work you put into your videos . I have i learned a lot from them . And watch them very often like every day after work to relax .

@ThatOpalGuy 3 жыл бұрын

It was a beautiful hike, indeed.

@markkenowski1779 5 жыл бұрын

What a view !

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

It was amazing

@johnnyrutherford4781 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan Hurd, o stones but very beautiful country... Thank You s much for taking me along....

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jobuda10 3 жыл бұрын

Love this man. Makes your mind wonder. Such wonders out there.

@guard3745 3 жыл бұрын

The view was so worth it anyway, seeing the beautiful places you go is always my favorite part of your videos!

@rickmcninch7100 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful little hike, and beautiful scenery

@rocketpoolpki 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dayna and Dan for another great slice of North American nice...

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

@johncarold 4 жыл бұрын

WOW ! I would love to build a house with that view and a waterfall. Thanks again for the show.

@insolentstickleback3266 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Fathers say Dan Hurd! It was a superb little movie you made for us. Loved that old wooden bridge, the flowers and the priceless views. Bear skull? Cat skull? It was a cool find. I am sure after your initial recon hike, you will come back again to the Rhodenite.

@peterbauser7942 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it all that scenery is incredible wish I could go there

@ricktimmons458 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful scenery. waterfall flowers and snow.

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

It's a gorgeous spot

@richardchavis1789 5 жыл бұрын

Any day out is a great day....finds or not love what you do to show us the real life of prospecting

@loisadam8451 3 жыл бұрын

I moved to Florida years ago. Thank you for the mountains!

@johnzacharias1104 5 жыл бұрын

I like how you show foliage along side your gem and gold research. Thanks!

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@szbyzan 3 жыл бұрын

I was loving the hike. Thank you for filming it.

@Smithsgold 5 жыл бұрын

Nice hike in the mountains!!! Pretty area, good luck finding it

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

More research needed. I want to go back though

@Smithsgold 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Hurd looked like a good hike I’m sure you’ll find it

@downunderfulla6001 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Dan and Dayna. Scouting is part of Prospecting and we don’t always find the pay ground straight away

@rethamoore4282 3 жыл бұрын

GEORGEOUS PLACE!

@angelicadelgadillo3450 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place I love it I love your videos

@richardwarnock2789 5 жыл бұрын

Nice place it's there some where Dan thanks!!!; )

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

@markhackett2449 3 жыл бұрын

Delited to tag along . Thanks. Always learn something. Rock on.

@stuartbailey6201 3 ай бұрын

Yer vids always ROCK.

@JoseRomero-py7qj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos 👍👍👍

@paulbledsoe6838 5 жыл бұрын

Love the view!

@realjoy101_tv7 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I love that place.

@davidcarnes8810 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glade to see the mountains and the trees 🌲 even though you didn’t find anything 👍💯🇺🇸 I used to live up Northern California now I live in smoggy LA 😩

@b.thocker4902 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan I just found and started watching your channel recently. Just wanted to compliment you on your lovely scenic office, more so like your vibrant character and the bonus was the gemstones and minerals you find. Thank you for the lovely journey

@christhompson4270 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome scenery, loved tagging along with you both, thank you for sharing your videos 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@adhawk5632 5 жыл бұрын

Hey from 🇦🇺. Been a fan of your vids for ages, keep em up😀

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RaeMartinArt 4 жыл бұрын

This is so wholesome! You seem like you genuinely enjoy what you do and have fun while doing it. My dad used to take me rock hunting as a kid and this just rekindled my love for geology! Thank you for uploading.

@Danhurd 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@charleshamilton1313 3 жыл бұрын

Like the pic along the hike.

@stewmiller778 5 жыл бұрын

Rhodonite, the favorite gem stone of my wife, Rhonda. Not because of the similar spelling but because it is PINK! Thanks for the nature video.

@codymackniak6328 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video Dan 👍👍 keep up the good work and good luck with your search 🤠🤠 awesome view!!!!

@Danhurd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jefftrag1956 5 жыл бұрын

I read about how to make an industrial tumbler out of a rear axle of a big semi truck with the rims and tires in place. You want to cut an opening in the highest part of the rim to load rocks. The article said a cover is not needed but I always thought if I was going to do one I would have a hinged door sealed with inner tube rubber. The idea is to set up a motor geared down so the tires rotates slowly and all the rocks stay in the lowest part of the tire at all times tumbling over each other. Each tire can hold about 100 lbs of rocks and you have 4 tires going at all times each one with a different grit. Always use same tire for the same grit. You rotate the rocks once a week and you have a 100 lbs of polished tumbled stones each week.