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Mining Oregon Fire Opal
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Күн бұрынGet an inside look at Outlaw Rocks mining fire opal in Oregon.
@jagers4xford471 Жыл бұрын
Please include a little geologic history of what fire opal is and how it's formed. Thanks
@lunasky5635 10 ай бұрын
Just discovered this channel. Wow. I make jewelry and will look to buy some rocks from you. I never heard of fire opals before. And they are just up the road from me in California
@outlawrocks 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your awesome comment! We are offering guided fee digs starting in the spring of 2024! You can contact us at outlawrocksllc@gmail anytime. Our online store is at outlawrocksllc.com and our physical store is located at 61282 E HWY 140, Bly, OR. 👍⚒❤️😊
@tylercampbell1186 2 жыл бұрын
Oregon has some of the best looking gemstones. Fire Opal AND a rare variety of gem Feldspar with not only colors of orange, red, and green in them, but also literal pieces of copper in them along with adularescence effect. I wish I had both but I haven't gotten around to buying any or finding any yet.
@Cliffwalkerrockhounding 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is incredible material! Nice operation. That is the clearest opal I have seen in the PNW
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we appreciate your kind words! 🙂❤️⚒
@danielvecchi9939 4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome never have I seen fire opal that massive 👍 excellent well done 👍.
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Vecchi thank you 🙂❤️⚒
@justme-iu6ev 3 жыл бұрын
hey from the Oregon Coast great job guys!! Keep on Hounding!!!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂⚒❤️
@1catfishuntermiller753 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Troy, well you out did your self on this video, this one is the best one yet. I have some of the chocolate opals from Opal Hill in California, but it's not as awesome as the stones you have. The Fire Opals your digging up is so beautiful. The pink you started with is so beautiful too. I'm glad to see your doing so well. I live in Cajun Country in Louisiana, I started following you on Facebook a long time ago, I shared the hell out of your post way back when, you first started. My name is Glynn, I truly hope you have a great New Year, keep up the awesome videos, I'll never get tired watching them, so I hope you and your family and workers have a blessed, and the greatest day. Cya!
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
#1 Catfishunter Miller Thank you for your comments and glad you like what we do! I love Louisiana! New Orleans is one of my favorite places. Happy New Year! Michelle of Outlaw Rocks
@1catfishuntermiller753 4 жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks you are so welcome, yes I do love what y'all are doing, besides a fisherman I'm also a rockhound. Y'all have a very special place, I love seeing all the wildlife too. Pretty awesome, God has blessed your family.
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
#1 Catfishunter Miller Thanks again! We are just doing what we love and that is a blessing for sure!
@karenhawk5778 3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to find you. 'Sorry it took your post about the fire to do it. My family (both sides) come from Lakeview. I was born there too. Lamb ranch west of town and the Hawk ranch out on the west side. Anyway, I made a purchase from you all today. Praying for all of you out there!!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for both purchases and for finding us! We love the Lakeview connection! You rock! Have a great weekend!
@ayoutubecommenter1827 3 жыл бұрын
i live here in oregon, i had no idea we had such awesome gems here, that chocolate fire opal was awesome. i just found 3 gems in a creek the other day, they're only penny size, one is white and very clear, the other is like a light blue, maybe sapphire? idk. and one is amber colored.
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome! I wish we had more time to rockhound, but we are lucky enough to mine opal for a living. 🙂❤️⚒
@ShaneTwister24 2 жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks we are planning a trip back ro oregon in the near future. Is there anywhere for the public to rockhound for opal in oregon if we don't domit.for a living?
@mariaemedinadiaz 3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 job I never knew that is how opal looks like and different colors wow amazing 😉 thank you 🙏 god bless you both I love ❤️ it I wish that ya can send me a piece for my birthday 🎂 it’s coming up December wow 😮 just beautiful
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Maria E Medina Diaz Thank you for your kind words! 🙂❤️⚒
@1COMIXMAN 3 жыл бұрын
I've always thought even though fire opal is beautiful in its own right it would be even more lovely to have the flashes of color inside but the same fire opal base color
@missourimongoose8858 10 ай бұрын
I've got some Mexican fire opal that has alot of color in it and it's relatively affordable
@jaybales3160 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Congratulations on the discoveries.
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Jay Bales Thank you. 🙂⚒
@diegop2311 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work!! Great looking rocks .That's looks like my dream job
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
It’s our dream job! Thank you for your kind words! 🙂❤️⚒
@kazzuo32 Жыл бұрын
Thats one of my fav stones even over Dimonds, love this video watching thus finds is amazing.
@patriciaroysdon9540 3 жыл бұрын
Lol! I had that turkey scenario happen to me once too in Western North Carolina! Wildlife is awesome! That muck truck seemed like a great investment for saving some backs. Be careful about jackhammering for too long. It can damage nerves in your hands and arms. Stay safe!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
I had a turkey chase me in the woods of Ohio years ago. Lol! The muck truck was a great investment and we try to not jackhammer too long. Take care and thank you for your comment. ⚒🙂❤️ Michelle of Outlaw Rocks
@alicia2671 Жыл бұрын
Amo opalas de fogos eu tenho muitas sou apaixonada por elas...mas ai onde vocês estao garimpando parece o lugar certo EXCELENTE video obrigado por compartilhar👍👍👍👍
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice comments 😊❤️👍⚒
@petericeman100 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible reward for hard work.
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Peterk Thank you 🙂❤️⚒
@ddcproductionscarmical1529 3 жыл бұрын
Nice dude
@RedmanOutdoors366 Жыл бұрын
Those are Beautiful Wow 😮👍💯🇺🇲🍻
@JasonChowTV 3 жыл бұрын
really look like real chocolate
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
thank you, it really does 🙂❤️⚒
@1COMIXMAN 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine having windows in a room in your house like that made of deep red fire opal?
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
We have actually thought about that 🙂👍🏻⚒
@1COMIXMAN 3 жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks in the early 1900s in san diego the sports equipment producer Spaulding founder helped crest a small town on the beach named ocean beach. He did alot of building and he created a place called lomaland also, a building he helped build was for the thesophical society for intellectuals the building was based on Hindu buildings it had 2 domes one was made from amethyst and had alot of lights under it and at night was used as a lighthouse to keep boats off the cliffs cause it glowed a light purple. Look it up they have colorized pictures of what it looked like. It was called the temple of peace. That's and stained glass church Windows is what made me think of using those in windows
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
@@1COMIXMAN thank you for the information. That’s really interesting and I will look it up.
@petrusium1763 Жыл бұрын
Wooooooow 😱😱, what a beautifull stones
@deniseview4253 2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Such a gorgeous stone.
@SammysKun 3 ай бұрын
Incredible ❤
@TheFoxygrandpa69 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I live not to far from you guys. Just on the other side of the border. If there was any way I could tag along and help that would be amazing. Just the gain in knowledge would be incredibly helpful for my own adventures. If I could ever get that kind of equipment. Beautiful specimens!!
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Jer Bear Thank you for your comment. Currently we don’t allow fee digging or guests because of legal reasons.
@MotherNature 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB. I JUST MOVED TO OREGON. CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHATS AROUND HERE..CHEERZ & MUCH LOVE
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to beautiful Oregon and thank you for your nice comment! 🙂❤️⚒
@keberharkeberhar9067 3 жыл бұрын
love your vids!!!!!!!!!!!!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂❤️⚒
@gemcuttingservice Жыл бұрын
Buy these rough gems from miners & have it cut from gem cutters and get it made into beautiful jewelries.we could help you if you need assistant.
@amberandrews6842 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@nathaneverson3129 3 жыл бұрын
Nice : ) work hard days : ) had first hard rock experience! (didn't do the work) but seen it respect !!!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙂❤️⚒ It’s addicting when you are on a nice seam. We have had a short mining season because of the wildfires, but we are now working almost every day until it starts snowing. Take care!
@nathaneverson3129 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the 15th was last day of season.. Can you mine as long as you want on a claim?
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
@@nathaneverson3129 yes.
@whattherock1964 4 жыл бұрын
Wow you found some real beauties!
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
What the Rock? Thank you! ⚒
@gordonyork6638 2 жыл бұрын
Damn. Frickin brilliant.
@Maevelikeschampagne 3 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes!
@tanekarnes5260 11 ай бұрын
WOW! I think that covers it.
@avionfr 3 жыл бұрын
fire opal was same to sunstone ??? congrats amazing mine and video setting
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
No it is different. Thank you 🙂❤️⚒
@aumetalmental8403 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool guys.✌️😎
@Toobras 3 жыл бұрын
I live out here in Oregon as well I've been watching you guys for some time a little bit now I was wondering if you ever offer someone to come out and dig with you guys I would love to see it in person and help you all out and possibly do whatever I need to do to help get myself some of that fire opal LOL love the show
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin! Thank you for your comment and interest. Unfortunately, all of our mines are closed to the public because of legal and liability reasons. That could change in the future though! 🙂⚒❤️
@Toobras 3 жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks sounds good , that is definitely a bummer but I understand fully . Well definitely let me know if you ever need a hand I'm am totally interested !
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
@@Toobras will do! Have a Merry Christmas!
@Toobras 3 жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks thanks . Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas as well And A neu year 🥳
@kennethgreene7124 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Where abouts is this in Oregon? Looks like somewhere in central Oregon. I live in Salem and do some gold panning and rock hounding around hear.
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
Thank you,! We’re in south central Oregon (Klamath County). We started out as gold miners in northern California years ago. ⚒😊❤️👍
@kennethgreene7124 Жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks that's cool. Beautiful area around there. Plus not too far from my favorite lake, Crane Prairie reservoir
@indonesianopal8953 4 жыл бұрын
Nice opal 👍
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Indonesian Opal thank you 🙂❤️⚒
@Phoenix_Atlas 3 жыл бұрын
I live in oregon and i think i just found a failry large rough fire opal or a red sunstone in the gravel at my apartment complex.
@scottmccord7356 2 жыл бұрын
This fire opal has to be worth thousands of dollars since fire , and black opal are the rarest to find especially black
@wickedtrutharms57 2 жыл бұрын
Just what do you do with these fire opals. Is there a market for them. Is it gem quality or collector quality. One of the nicest videos I have ever seen . Luck to you . Joe
@frankbyrd9345 2 жыл бұрын
Thats some pretty rock
@chanelanaksehat9723 Жыл бұрын
in Indonesia we have green fire opal
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
That’s cool 💚
@winterprism9227 3 жыл бұрын
This looks so fun.
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is a great lifestyle and we are very fortunate. Happy New Year to you! 🙂⚒❤️
@captainflint89 10 ай бұрын
how do i get some slabs for knapping ? i have access to high grade scottish pitchstone obsidian , very rare , fancy a swap lol
@outlawrocks 10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry we don’t have slabs…just rough 😊❤️👍⚒
@2HighNoon Жыл бұрын
What do you guys do to cure your opal and prevent it from cracking?
@MF-ib6rx 4 жыл бұрын
The opal looks like a gemstone 4:18
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Vander Gaming It is a gemstone 🙂❤️⚒
@kitkatsmith8780 Жыл бұрын
Is it open to the public? Or can you go there to buy some ? So beautiful!
@aaronkimball1985 3 жыл бұрын
i live in depoe bay or on the coast , anything around here? Awesome vid. bummer you broke that larger chuck!
@rogerlimoseth4790 Жыл бұрын
Opals aren't the only thing be that's fire on this video. What's the name of the song starting 5:19?
@lorirarich1875 Жыл бұрын
Hey we have Basalt in Minn. but its 30 miles thick..Do ewe got any??
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
This opal is surrounded by basalt.
@susanknight53 Жыл бұрын
What is fire opal, how formed, used for, pay per oz, gram lb?
@karlbanks9701 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit!
@IITheo 4 жыл бұрын
I’d love to find something like this in the uk
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
II Theo 🙂❤️⚒
@IITheo 3 жыл бұрын
@Lars Westerlund ah I didn’t know. Il keep digging for the sake of it lol
@joezeigler8097 4 жыл бұрын
how much are the stones worth
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Joe Zeigler about $1 per gram
@lcrawford7888 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any of the red opal for sell ..... is the mine a pay to mine your own site I really need some
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! We do have that opal for sale at outlawrocksllc.com/collections/oregon-chocolate-fire-opal and everything is 20% off with discount code Save20%. Sorry all of our mines are closed to the public for legal reasons.
@petropetropl920 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍Supper
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂❤️⚒
@andrecostbr 3 жыл бұрын
Show!!!
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
We have been approached to do a few shows. 🙂❤️⚒
@leanneharrison6368 2 жыл бұрын
Im wanting to bring my son and his wife to gem hunt hes always wanted to do this can u tell me where do u stay and can u hunt in March? Or is it too cold?
@caveman9275 2 жыл бұрын
If I find one would it be worth any money?
@georgiaflynt 2 жыл бұрын
WOW
@BIJIHALAM 3 жыл бұрын
Good,... Like it
@kopecktoothpaste996 Жыл бұрын
Sweetbfire
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
🔥👍🏻😊❤️
@leannaerickson9745 Жыл бұрын
Please excuse my ignorance. These stones are gorgeous, but...They don't seem to have the color flashes of black opal, Mexican fire opal, or even some common opals. What qualifies them as opals? This video was beautiful and very well done. What did I learn? I shall not mine my own opals. I shall leave it to experts with strong backs and excellent stamina. Thank you.🪨♊💎♊
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments. This opal does not have play of color but is named fire opal because it ranges in color from yellow to red/orange. This material has been lab tested and certified as opal. It is hard work getting the opal out of basalt. Take care! ❤️😊👍🏻⚒
@leannaerickson9745 Жыл бұрын
@@outlawrocks Thank you for the explanation. Always nice to learn more about something as wonderful as your fire opal. Carry on!❣🧡💛❣
@leanneharrison6368 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to bring my son his bday in March im trying to figure out where to go for gem hunting and where do u stay for March won't be that warm gor a tent even tho would love to camp in spring summer but for now is there places close to stay?
@outlawrocks 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, but there will be so much snow at the mine in March that we can’t drive up there and it will be too cold for tent camping. There are no legal campgrounds or fee digs with proper liability insurances nearby. We don’t allow fee digging because of the legal and liability reasons and we are a private business. Plush, OR does offer legal fee digs for sunstones. Have a great day and happy rock hounding 🙂❤️⚒
@mydailyvisit1311 3 жыл бұрын
How much carats dose fire Opal costs?
@commiezombie2477 3 жыл бұрын
How much does high grade go for by carrot 🥕🥕??
@deusmachina3121 Жыл бұрын
Are you still active on facebook? I saw your post of a red fire opal, my friend messaged you thru the comment section asking if it’s still available
@outlawrocks Жыл бұрын
We are on Facebook. I’m sorry we get so many messages but I did respond. That piece has sold. We have some pieces available at outlawrocksllc.com and we can create custom parcels too.
@syntax1543 2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to try but i live in philippines 😥
@billhatcher2984 3 жыл бұрын
How much is a 168 pound opal worth
@christopherwg4236 4 жыл бұрын
Can anyone mine for these.Do you need any kind of permit..Is BLM land accessable for this..Jeff from salem
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Whiting This is our private mine but you can claim mines. We keep a geologist on retainer to do our paperwork properly.
@margaridamaria9063 4 жыл бұрын
Quanto eo quilate dessa gema ?
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
$30 USD per carat at outlawrocksllc.com/collections/faceted-gems
@jorgemeza5031 2 жыл бұрын
😲😳 WOW 😳😍🥰😘😍
@aligems5034 4 жыл бұрын
price mr?
@outlawrocks 4 жыл бұрын
Ali Gems $350 per kg
@stukaman1162 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, folks, but all this footage of jack hammers, crow bars and muck trucks does't give us any indication as to the value of the opal you are taking out of these mines. We know it has to be worth something, or else you wouldn't have invested so much. Throw us watchers a bone - how much is this stuff worth per carat on the open market?
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
outlawrocksllc.com, we run ads constantly all over social media with our pricing.
@karenhawk5778 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever sell??
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your purchase. I will ship on Monday and email you the tracking information. 🙂❤️⚒
@tobyo8205 3 жыл бұрын
Is the opal queen public or private mine
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry the Opal Queen is a private mine.
@aung3627 Жыл бұрын
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@patriley2607 3 жыл бұрын
It looks like chocolate
@filbertosantiago6186 3 жыл бұрын
Gamach por opal
@lisaeaker9064 4 ай бұрын
That is actually called Oregon sunstone
@outlawrocks 4 ай бұрын
It’s actually called Oregon fire opal! Why don’t you look up Oregon fire opal, Oregon sunstones and Outlaw Rocks instead of trying to correct me when you are wrong?!
@JenniferOpdahl 25 күн бұрын
We were areyouat
@outlawrocks 25 күн бұрын
our rock shop is located at 61282 E HWY 140, Bly, OR, we offer guided fee digs by appointment and we have an online store at outlawrocksllc.com.
@mydailyvisit1311 3 жыл бұрын
How much carats dose fire Opal costs?
@outlawrocks 3 жыл бұрын
We are charging.80 cents per gram with discount code Save20% at our website. outlawrocksllc.com
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