It’s wild! Used to be corral and now it’s a sparkly gemstone
@raymondmiller67632 күн бұрын
What a great find!! The sharks teeth are very nice!! Beautiful
@loveinstonecreations2 күн бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@constancegreiner9063 күн бұрын
Very cool. Looks like a nice way to pass the time away.
@loveinstonecreations2 күн бұрын
Ya the sifting island is a blast! You never know what you will find!
@raymondmiller67633 күн бұрын
Another Fantastic opportunity to check out the Ray mines in North Carolina. The different pigmatites that you found were very good finds!! The different mica, red garnets, tourmaline, quartz at the end were very unique. Thanks for sharing your experiences and adventures with us James and Maddie!!
@loveinstonecreations3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Ray! It means a lot to me that you watch all my videos
@raymondmiller67633 күн бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations I love seeing the different types of places you go to. Every video is a chance to enjoy your life through the lenses of the you tube.
@loveinstonecreations2 күн бұрын
Thanks Ray! Adventure is the only thing that satisfies me these days
@patriciamilholand35854 күн бұрын
Great finds!
@loveinstonecreations4 күн бұрын
Thanks it was a lot of fun! Beautiful place!
@mohammedanas38279 күн бұрын
Hi
@loveinstonecreations9 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting!
@mohammedanas38279 күн бұрын
Hi
@loveinstonecreations9 күн бұрын
Aloha!
@raymondmiller676311 күн бұрын
Lucky Strikes Gold Mine was a good time. You looked through that 50$ bag and came out with a gram of gold in the end. What a great way to learn how to mine gold. Keep Maddie , she's a good dog. Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with us James and Luna.
@loveinstonecreations9 күн бұрын
I hope I can keep her, dad still isn’t on board yet
@sean555214 күн бұрын
We've landed on the moon!!
@loveinstonecreations11 күн бұрын
It’s a super unique location to be sure!
@raymondmiller676316 күн бұрын
What An Excellent experience!! The North Carolina gold and crystal hunting adventure!! The crystals you unearthed were of excellent quality. Looked scary underground at night! The salamander inside the cave was interesting! Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with us James and Luna!!
@loveinstonecreations15 күн бұрын
Always take every adventure!
@pamelakersten103221 күн бұрын
We live close to you. My 8 year old is obsessed with rock hounding and crystals. I just got her a rock tumbler. Could we buy some stones and crystals from you by chance?
@loveinstonecreations20 күн бұрын
Absolutely! I have plenty around. Contact me on Instagram or Facebook @loveinstonecreations if that doesn’t work for you let me know and you can have my phone number
@willyeverdie2731Ай бұрын
Get your opals wet if you want to see if there's any play of color in them. Nice haul by the way!
@johnscorner1153Ай бұрын
The dig site was mine and there are no "miners" there. However i am Glad you found some goodies John's Corner when you have a moment
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Wana help me find some emeralds next week?
@johnscorner1153Ай бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations i don't go there anymore after finding emerald they kicked me out of the dig site Keep your findings to yourself if you go and be sure to sage yourself after leaving
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Thanks for the advice! You are legend for digging that hole. Would love to dig or adventure with you some time. I’m up here in nc for this week only if you have time
@johnscorner1153Ай бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations Appreciated i am trying to line some new dig spots as we speak but sidelined at the moment while i reset Wishing you the best
@loveinstonecreations20 күн бұрын
I had a fun trip and now I’m back in Florida! Hopefully we can link up some day!
@raymondmiller6763Ай бұрын
What a Fantastic New Video of you showing off the hummingbird mine. The minerals you unearthed were outstanding!! Amethysts were very unique with the hyalite, Calcite, and other things that were very informative. Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with us James and Luna
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Thanks Ray! Call some time!
@hummingbirdmineАй бұрын
Couple of things - What you call Barite is Calcite. I have Barite at the mine also, but Barite specific gravity at my mine is about 4.3 - 4.4, with a hardness of 3 The Calcite from the mine comes in at 2.72 - 2.75 and also a hardness of 3 (which makes it tough). But the Barite is 1.5X heavier... ALSO - The Calcite at my mine fluoresces red/green (red one direction, green another - so try spinning one under UV). The barite at my mine fluoresces "dindgy brown" to "dindgy yellow". Second - what you are calling Hyalite is "vapor-deposited Calcite" that contains 1% Copper. Other than that - VERY VERY AWESOME WORK - I have needed to do this for a while...
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Thanks so much for the corrections and identifications! I love learning from American miners!
@hummingbirdmineАй бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations - tis all good - TY for taking the time to create this!
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
My pleasure. I’m tumbling some of the rough stuff so I’ll post it when it’s done
@JnVrockhoundingАй бұрын
We just went there last weekend and had a blast. Love that place!
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Ya it’s paradise!
@TheTrial269Ай бұрын
I went out there with my kids today. I don't think i saw the spot you were at. About how far from where you parked was it?
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
It’s been awhile but at least half a mile. Probably more like 1 or 1.5 mile. The spot I dug was last the fluorite mineshaft
@raymondmiller6763Ай бұрын
What a Fantastic dig! The reveal at the end was good. The fluorescent clams were very unique under the black light! Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with us James and Luna
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
This stuff is great! Got a bunch of good specimens!
@Bigfoot903OutdoorsАй бұрын
What does this cost i knew they had public quartz digs but i was un aware of a wavellite dig
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
For me, at the time, the cost was $100. They want you to book in advance. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@rebeccahinner1572Ай бұрын
Question! I'm so close to that area and on my way out today- I'd love to stop by this place.🤩 Is it still accessible? Any tips you'd share to locate? 🙏
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Drive directly to Avant mining. They have a nice coffee and gift shop. I suggest calling ahead but that’s where you sign up.
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Burls smokehouse is down the street for the best smoked Turkey and cheddar sandwich around.
@RollMeWanKenobiАй бұрын
Beautiful
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Hey thanks. Iv actually learned I can polish this material. I still have some left!
@RollMeWanKenobiАй бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations I have a cool snake or centipede I found here in NW Arkansas a week ago about the size of my hand but I don’t know for sure what it is exactly and there are 3 or other fossils on the rock as well.
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Oh that’s awesome. You can send pictures to me on Facebook or Instagram @loveinstonecreations I would love to see that
@raymondmiller6763Ай бұрын
Excellent experience James!! The marble mine was a great adventure
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Ant_McDАй бұрын
Nice dude!
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Thanks! It was a beautiful place!
@raymondmiller67632 ай бұрын
Amazing Sommerville, Georgia lace agate adventure!! You pulled out a ton of material from the mine. Keep on making these awesome videos James!! Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with us James and Luna
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@diggingappalachia9542 ай бұрын
Dang, you got a ton of good stuff from out of there, looks like enough to keep you busy for a while
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
Ya my garage is full now. I don’t think I’m going to get out much anymore with all this heat anyways. It’s all about processing, organizing, and selling now. You need some rocks? Wana do any trading?
@diggingappalachia954Ай бұрын
@@loveinstonecreations I’m definitely interested in doing trades, we should do one in the future, I kinda need to get out a little to restock my trading stuff , I’ve been doing alot of gift boxes & trading lately, we have trouble getting out much more than once or twice a month, we’re looking for a van to make it a little easier to travel with dogs, but I will get ahold of you when I get a little more to trade
@loveinstonecreationsАй бұрын
Great! I find it’s really hard to do any traveling with dogs when it’s 85+ outside. Poor Luna he been mad at me for leaving her behind on trips recently
@ScottandLauren2 ай бұрын
They ask that you leave a donation
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
They didn’t ask me but that’s good to know. I’m also not sure where one would leave a donation.
@ScottandLauren2 ай бұрын
There is a mailbox at the back of the office. Recently they have been leaving waivers to sign in there also.
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
That mailbox is full of random waivers people made up and a note pad to sign in on. Doesn’t look like anyone has cleaned it out in months
@Boba_Fettuccine.2 ай бұрын
Great material you've got there. Those are some interesting morphs
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I was amazed by this material! Let me know if you want some!
@George-tz1cv2 ай бұрын
😴
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
Yep that’s the vibe. Sleepy town. Thanks for the input!
@raymondmiller67632 ай бұрын
Sparking Mesmerizing Opal James!!
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
I was so happy when the cutter showed me what they made!!
@raymondmiller67632 ай бұрын
Wonderful New Adventure at Hogg Mine in Georgia. The Rose Quartz was definitely the main attraction. Looks like a Fantastic Place to look for more beryl, rose quartz, black tourmaline and blue beryl. Thanks for sharing your adventures and experiences with the us James and Luna. Keep on exploring the world around you!! The reveal at the end was a whole bunch of Fantastic Rocks including Aquamarine
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray! It was another fun adventure! A great experience for any rock hound
@diggingappalachia9542 ай бұрын
Wow, what a great variety of minerals, that place & patty quarry are next on our bucket list
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
I plan to put out my Patty Quarry video next week. I have to say that Patty Quarry was one of my all time favorite digs. Just make sure to bring extra buckets because the stuff is everywhere, they even sort it by size.
@tommykyle15702 ай бұрын
The creek is salted.
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
I made sure to mention that in the video. Thanks for watching! Check out my other videos too!
@expectamiracle.4062 ай бұрын
😮
@loveinstonecreations2 ай бұрын
Ya it’s so fancy
@expectamiracle.4063 ай бұрын
Nice! Go to the CODSP!
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
What is codsp?
@expectamiracle.4063 ай бұрын
Cool video. Thank you.
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s a blast making them
@raymondmiller67633 ай бұрын
I have done this many times! Getting seasick is the worst feeling. Good thing the captain and deckhand caught some fish. Fishing on a river or lake is the best for both of us. This misadventure was a classic way to share your experiences. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us James and Luna!!
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Glad we can commiserate about seasickness now lol
@raymondmiller67633 ай бұрын
What an Amazing cut rock from the big hyalite. The pieces are very polished and very durable. Keep up the Awesome work and keep on exploring the world around you James and Luna
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
That oil from the saw is what makes them so shiny. It’s actually pretty brittle material so we use starbond super glue to fill in the pores and strengthen the material before we process it any further.
@Boba_Fettuccine.3 ай бұрын
Can't believe I've been missing this for so long
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Yes do your research and it’s amazing what you will find!
@raymondmiller67633 ай бұрын
What a wonderful gem show to see all the different vendors all in one place. James, you had a unique perspective being at your booth walking around showing the different kinds of rocks each booth brought. James made me feel like I was actually there. Thanks for sharing your experiences and adventures with us James and Luna
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray! There are some great rock shops in your area. Maybe you could research and find a local gem club to join! The gem shows in California are even bigger!
@diggingappalachia9543 ай бұрын
Dang, we’re sad to have missed it this spring, I’ll definitely check your booth out next time you’re there
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
See you in October!
@raymondmiller67633 ай бұрын
What a Fantastic Display of your vending experience. You have a lot of rocks to show to the public, most of whom have never seen what you have to offer!! Great job James!!
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
It sure is fun to show people unique materials
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
I found calcite crystals on a construction site in Venice 🤗 Subscribed.. fellow FL fossil hunter 🦈🦷
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
That’s super cool. Send me pictures on Facebook or Instagram. I might like to hunt with you some time
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
Finding dugong with bite marks are keepers 🫶
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
I saw some scratches on one or two. It’s hard to identify the predation sometimes
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
Hey i have jaws jars! 🫶
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
Creeks are also mostly shady 😎 no sunscreen needed 🫶
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
We found a nice creek to play in.
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
I believe duraglass still makes glass today. But theyve been making bottles for a long time.
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
I would love to see the slag from their old factories
@TheAdventurousRealtor3 ай бұрын
You're right about digging and stuff falling off the shovel. Scoops are good for that reason. Also creeks! Low water level creeks are golden 😎 🦈🦷
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Awesome! I knew it!
@bruceparker93533 ай бұрын
Closer to 20,000 yrs.
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your correction! I love learning about there awesome articles of nature!
@BRE4CHnCLE4R3 ай бұрын
Indoctrination at its finest... 20 million years old is laughable.
@loveinstonecreations3 ай бұрын
The shark teeth are that old
@jeremyporter25473 ай бұрын
20 million years 😂
@BRE4CHnCLE4R3 ай бұрын
Yup, sounds like someone hasn't read the Bible... AT ALL... 20 MILLION YEARS 😆
@wilfredgonzales32603 ай бұрын
@@BRE4CHnCLE4Rit would be impossible to be that old. Even if we didn’t have the bible, it’s common sense just by looking at the finds. Dinosaur bones still being found with tissue and no evidence of evolution when there should be billions of different human skeletons in different stages of evolution but we only have our bones and our ancestors bones who were just stronger and older because they lived almost 10x as long as we do now.