A Beginners Guide to Agate Identification

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So you found a cool rock-but is it an agate? This video will help you identify different kinds of agates and their imposters! Agate identification can sometimes be difficult-but using these tips and tricks will help you become a pro in no time!
Traits of an Agate:
Conchoidal Fracturing
Waxy Luster
Banding
7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale
Potato Skin/Bumpy Texture
Some of the agates and agate imposters mentioned in this video include:
Banded Agate: a classic translucent agate with banding 5:30, 6:09, 28:03, 29:15
Banded Jasper: a NON-translucent microcrystalline quartz in a variety of colors that includes a band or bands 6:40
Chalcedony: a translucent microcrystalline quartz that does NOT have banding 8:17, 20:00, 22:45, 28:00, 28:53
Paint Agate: a NON-translucent agate with banding 9:55, 20:25, 27:14
Fortification Agate: also called an adhesion banded agate, this type of agate has bands that connect with each other 10:00, 24:25
Floater Agate: an agate that has banding in between or "floating" in a sea of quartz 11:56
Moss agate: an agate that has a mossy looking pattern 12:50
Fractured Membrane Agate: an agate that’s banded is fractured into pieces 13:02
Geode Agate: an agate that has geode crystals inside of the rock 14:56
Tube Agate: an agate that has tube structures running through the rock 16:18
Peeler Agate: an agate that has been broken along banding lines or look like it's been "peeled" 17:55
Agate Veining: a host rock that has agate structure running through the rock 21:18
Gravitationally Banded Agate: an agate that has parallel horizontal bands 21:28
Carnelian Agate: a classic banded agate with a distinctive bright to dark red coloring 24:03
Agate Chips: small pieces of agate that have been broken away from an agate 24:35
Carnelian: a chalcedony with a red to red-orange coloring 27:40, 29:30
Whirl Agate: an agate that’s banding is whirled in swirls with no clear defined bands 29:00
Eye Agate: an agate that is similar to a tube agate but the circular agate eye is surface-level 29:43
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@gabrielking9569 2 года назад

I liked the video 🙂 just in case you didn't know, I wanted to point out something that caught my eye and attention. Your knife that you used, has a flint rod which is really 😎 cool. Did you know that agates are a type of flint too? You can start a fire with one. I just wanted to give you some knowledge like you have provided for the earth. I'm from Missouri and live near Crowleys Ridge. This ridge stretches over 200 miles!! It's a great source of lace agates, jasper, geodes and many other precious stones 😀 Thank you for your videos. They've helped me on my journey of rock hunting! I feel like it's natures treasures just waiting for someone to find! I wish you happy hunting and God bless you 🙏

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Oh wow I did not know that! Might be a cool video idea to try! Thank you for the info!

@jimmymcgill2557 Год назад

is Agate the same thing as Chert then except with the lovely banding you see?

@gabrielking9569 Год назад

@Jimmy Mcgill no it is not Jim. The reason for spark with agates are because there are a 7 on the Mohs scale. Chert is also a very hard stone. The Mohs scale goes up to 10. The diamond holds this title as the only one! Chert is silicon dioxide and forms around limestone. Its nickname is flint! Agate is a semiprecious silica chalcedony. A form of quartz made of many pockets. Color gets trapped in those pockets and form the lace or banded ring. Not all agates are lace tho. Some have no banding. Agate is also transparent just like quartz meaning light can be seen threw the stone. I hope this helped you! Summing everything up by saying both agate and chert can start a fire due to their hardness on the Mohs scale!!

@jimmymcgill2557 Год назад

@@gabrielking9569 thanks buddy, i knew they were both a form of chalcedony but it can get confusing with so many different things having the same SiO2 forumla! i knew Jasper is closely related (but opaque) and Agate being translucent i just wasn't sure if banded chert/flint would still be classed as an Agate

@henrietteterpstra5213 Год назад

Nice information, I am just learning a lot about Agate. I am a yewelry creator and used to work only with the 4 precious stones. But they got a bit out of fashion and by accident I found a small slice ( I think they call it “slap” in English) and I made a nice necklace with it. Than I started to be more interested in Agate and do more creations with it, so that the beauty of the stone is optima. I even start a course to learn cutting and polishing. I am very excited but my children don’t like it at all. They want me in an elderly home knitting and boring. I am 80 and ZI like to do what’s interesting me. I even think of buying my own HighTech machine even if my children fell of the roof. I love agate and they won’t stop me.haha

@mindylee2056 4 месяца назад

I’m new at this. The info was great to help me start out. I’m about to become a rock hounding fool. Can’t wait to see what I can find.

@samuelfiore7949 Год назад

Such a great video for identifying agates , especially for those starting off.

@AgateAriel Год назад

Thank you so much!

@telemyztery 4 месяца назад

Hi, when I saw your book rocks and minerals, reminded me of a small book that I have with the same name. I just found I still had it. Thanks for reminding me. So this little book is what led me to the love and collection of rocks, stones, gems and crystals 35 years later. I'm only into your video 1 minutes, but will definately watch the whole thing.

@GDSavingThePast 2 года назад

Well done Ariel, you definitely show your enthusiasm for agates and jaspers. I am now retired but spent my life creating custom jewelry and dealing in bullion so I have had the pleasure to work with some very cool gemstones. I just found you so I haven't looked through your videos but if you do not already do it you should consider getting into cutting cabochons. Even A simple flat lap setup could allow you to do a flat surface for viewing and with some soft backed laps you could do cabs on it or you could go all out and pick up a cabbing machine. Have fun GD

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you GD! Yes I have been looking into cutting and polishing tools other than my basic tumbler! It is definitely something I want to dip my toes in!

@photographybya7602 7 месяцев назад

This is one of my favorite rock videos ever.

@chrishunt8130 2 года назад

Very good explanation of identifying the different kinds of agates. A very beautiful collection.Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Of course! Glad you liked it! 😊

@amberwright2116 Год назад

I love rocks

@CAESAR_PUTIN_LOVERS 4 месяца назад

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

@antralapina4377 2 года назад

This video is the best for me because I found answers to my questions.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

I’m so glad it was helpful! 🙌

@fantastic9346 2 года назад

The stone at 28:37 likely has banding on the inside. Everything on the outside would indicate that in my opinion. I have nodules with little to no banding that upon being cut open have banding. Also keep in mind that not all agates that are opaque are paint agates. Limonite agates or limonite staining can be opaque giving the illusion of a paint agate.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Awesome thank you! Maybe one day I’ll try to cut it open. Yes you are right I do sometimes forget about the limonite agates!

@GreeneGene33 2 года назад

Very enjoyable video. Thumbs up! Thanks for the information and showing of your collection, love the fortification paint agate, BEAUTIFUL!!!!

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate it! 😊

@hybridgoth Год назад

Fyi. Translucent chalcedony with dendrites are often typically called agates. Ie. Moss agates etc. However, It's important to note that opal, jasper, or, other rocks/minerals could also could contain dendrites. On another note; Plume agates are rarely found to be banded, but, more typically contain orbicular or striated inclusions indicative of the flow direction during formation. 🙂

@AgateAriel Год назад

Thank you so much for the info!

@Feetnotfluffy 3 месяца назад

0:51 wow I might try to ask my dad if I could go to Minnesota! He grew up there and I love rocks so ya!

@Aventuranaterradapedrapreciosa Год назад

Very beautiful your collection of agates

@AgateAriel Год назад

Thank you!!

@IllIlllI 2 года назад

Watched the whole thing, wish it was longer!

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it!

@bdacolt6941 6 месяцев назад

Very informative video. As well as much appreciated. From a newbie..I might find some now. Or are least have a chance.

@loislois3526 6 месяцев назад

This video was really good and super helpful with loads of clear examples. I just found a spot with a ton of jasper and now I want to learn more about all the different types. Could you do more videos like this one and a special request- one with jasper ? Thank you !!

@humdrumbeachbum 2 года назад

Love this video! Agate hunting is one of my favorite hobbies when I go to the Oregon Coast, ever since I was a kid going with my dad (and of course hunting for other cool rocks wherever I go), and seeing another gal rockhound is awesome!!! I recently found a rock which has me a little stumped for a few reasons, which is what led me to your channel and clicking on this video in the first place... I THINK it may actually be an agate geode, which if so, is the first of its kind that I've personally found! I'd love to get your (or any other pros',) opinion on it, if you have any interest/way for me to send a couple pics. Just let me know if so! Either way, you've got a new Subscriber. :) Keep the stones rocking and rolling!

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you! It’s awesome to hear from another rockhound! Go ahead and send me a message on instagram and I can definitely take a look for you! Agate geodes are so awesome and would be quite an impressive find! 😊

@barbarapennington9853 6 месяцев назад

I too am a female type rockhound living on the Oregon coast, I’m also a newbie as well. A few days ago I found a small rock about an inch and a half wide, and, after examining it, I was able to recognize it as a geode agate. Thanks to Ariel‘s great video. It also had a little botryoidal action going on inside the “window” which I saw with my designated “lady rockhound type magnifying glass”. it’s awesome and so satisfying to be able to “name that rock” Thanks Ariel

@mirasolpimentel2209 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.I learned a lot.

@bb-f341 3 месяца назад

This was such a great video, thank you!!! 😊

@SusanMorris-du3vn Год назад

Very helpful. Only thing, I find the green finger nail polish distracting.

@AgateAriel Год назад

I agree! Watching back I don’t wear polish anymore for that reason!

@Nertz1000 Год назад

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.

@Theresa443 2 года назад

Thank you. Very informative video. It helped me out a lot.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

I’m so glad it was helpful! 😊

@robertschnobert9090 Год назад

Love the nail color 🌈 also great video of course haha 🌈

@brianmaney1973 2 года назад

Bad form to "hit on" a RU-vidr,. I love you, anyways... Thanks for the education!

@anupbk 2 года назад

Thanks, very knowledgeable and insightful. And also, you sound almost like Penny Hofstader. 😂

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Haha I’ve never heard that before! I’ll have to check it out! 😅

@MrHotrodharry 2 года назад

Great video to really help beginners

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@helenanimocks 2 года назад

I have a very beach worn rock that could be agate, but because of that, it’s hard to see the bands. It has some things on it that look kind of like agate lacing, it’s translucent, and doesn’t get scratched by a knife

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

That definitely sounds like an agate and a great find!

@waynehaslam.thatwasawesome5464 2 года назад

Awesome job on the video!

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you!

@mickeysummers238 Год назад

You should have a shirt in your merch that says , rock hard for Ariel

@OccamsSledgehammer 6 месяцев назад

23:11 These last 2… to ME would be considered agate. Whatever is making the dendritic structure… could it change the definition if it goes throughout the entirety of the agate?

@EastTennesseeRocks Год назад

Thank you friend

@JenaHengstler Год назад

Total beginner and finding your videos super helpful! Are all of these rocks tumbled and polished?

@AgateAriel Год назад

Nope! Most are natural!

@JenaHengstler Год назад

How do you clean/polish them?

@allenhammonds8002 2 года назад

Great vedio ....thanks 👍 And also you can put cookin oil on a napkin then wipe them ....wayy better than water ...js 👍

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Oh that definitely would have worked better! Thank you!!

@allenhammonds8002 2 года назад

Very welcome ....very A .A. 👍👍

@MdennisAK Год назад

Great video

@AgateAriel Год назад

Thank you!

@AllBrightColors 2 года назад

I have larger stones in my backyard . Some too big to just pick up and shine a flashlight through. How do I break them down into smaller pcs? Some of them are rough and dirty on the outside too.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Maybe a sledge hammer? Lol I’m not really sure! They sound cool though! 😊

@terryrgee 7 месяцев назад

So what about moss agates or plume agates? They have no bands....

@suehanson2709 10 месяцев назад

Great video. 👍

@maxbloom5676 2 года назад

So is an agate the broken off piece of chalcedony that has stripes? Like maybe a 5 or 50 lb formation of chalcedony broke up into 20 or 200 pieces... would the agates just be the cool bits that formed sedimentary looking bands? Or did agates and chalcedony form separately? I'm in the PNW. Maybe you know something about what I might find?

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

That is one of the difficult things to categorize! Because technically, agate and chalcedony are both forms of microcrystalline quartz the distinction is that agate has bands and chalcedony does not. But like you said, if a big piece of chalcedony has a bit of banding that breaks off and you only find the broken banded piece you would call it an agate and if you only find the big piece of chalcedony you wouldn’t consider it an agate even though at one point it did have banding so it would be considered an agate. It’s pretty confusing to be honest! 😅

@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 Год назад

Very well presentation of variety of agates, etc...love people that know there rocks & take the time to explain the differences. Question...are your nails potatoe or orange peel agate? Noticed the pit marks...jk😉. Keep up the great work. Happy rock hounding! 🙂

@AgateAriel Год назад

I totally should do an agate style nail! 🤣 Glad you found the video helpful!

@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 Год назад

@@AgateAriel😉🙂👍

@itsjavaman 8 месяцев назад

I could tell you're from Minnasoda aye.

@billywhitehorn6397 2 года назад

there's a type of agate you haven't mentioned that doesn't fit the criteria and that's called seam agate. which is agate formed inside from of lava aka basalt or another type of hard volcanic rock. many times you have hard rock miners chipping away the other material to get at said agate

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Yes you are so right!! Definitely something I may include in future videos! 😊

@tat2urface1 Год назад

Why are yours so shiny? I'm collecting in the desert and mine are dull

@AgateAriel Год назад

Since I am near water, a lot can become beach worn 😊

@tat2urface1 Год назад

@@AgateAriel ah okay 😊

@Sharla1213 Год назад

@@AgateArielI’m having a lot of trouble identifying Jasper when it’s not smooth from a beach. Looks so different!

@drblaneyphysics 2 года назад

Great video, I'm back again. I got a "black agate" ring, and it looks like solid black glass, and when I shine my wee flashlight through it, it is opaque everywhere except in 2 spots 180 degrees apart where it passes red light. Do you see this red light filter in agate?

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

It may be obsidian but I’m not sure! Sound really interesting and unique!

@drblaneyphysics 2 года назад

@@AgateAriel OK thank you!

@rayhewitt6875 Год назад

For a second there I thought you said eggates. Lol

@kerrilucas3870 Год назад

Good morning ma’am I loved this video it was extremely helpful. Is there a way that I could email you somehow I have had some questions and you seem extremely knowledgeable and I would love to kind of just pick your brain and show you the ones that I’m just so confused with

@AgateAriel Год назад

Sure! My email is in my bio! 😊

@1337Cassie Год назад

Oh wow I feel like you're saying chalcedony correctly and my hillbilly roots had me saying CH-yal-Sed-owny wtf 😂😂

@AgateAriel Год назад

Haha it’s a hard word to stay right to be fair! 🙌

@brianmaney1973 2 года назад

Little tip... You don't have to ruin a great blade for hardness testing. You can use the back of the blade to do this test. If I were going to use a knife for digging... (DANGEROUS).... I would use something REALLY dull, and longer and thinner than yours.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Yes that is very true! I don’t do much hardness testing out and about but using the back of the blade is a smart idea!

@MTUnique Год назад

Not all agates have banding. Tree agate and moss agate doesn't always have banding

@AgateAriel Год назад

That’s a good point!

@brianmaney1973 2 года назад

10:29.... I was lead to believe that banded, Non-translucent material was called banded chert....

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Banded chert, banded jasper, and paint agates are all very similar and rock hounds tend to disagree in this area relatively frequently! To differentiate, I often look at the coloring and choose the label that I think suits the rock best. 😊

@sharonperry5213 8 месяцев назад

Beware of toxic rocks.

@MWDrone 7 месяцев назад

You don't say Minnesota funny..I don't believe you...I take it back heard it later in video lol sry

@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave Год назад

To be technical, Agate, Jasper, and Chert (flint) are all chalcedony which is a waxy-looking, microcrystalline quartz. depending on the rockhound you are talking to, anything that is translucent could be considered an agate, but to gem collectors, only banded are considered agates for those purposes. Banded chert is also sometimes called banded jasper as well, as Jasper falls more into the chert side of chalcedony than the agate type.

@Beastt17 Год назад

As an absolute beginner, I found this video to be more helpful than any other I've seen so far. I still don't know for sure what I'm looking at with most rocks, but at least I have a clue of a few things they might be.

@AgateAriel Год назад

I’m glad it could be helpful!

@mitchgillilan 2 года назад

Great video Ariel. theres really only 2 kinds of banding.... concentric banding (circular bullseye pattern) and water-line banding a.k.a. gravitational banding (horizontal lines) We have so many rocks here in Oregon that are in between an agate and a jasper, or a mix of common opal and agate.... or a jasp-agate that is slightly translucent lol. Some rocks just dont want to be labeled!

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Right it can definitely get tricky to identify the mixes! Those are usually the coolest looking ones too! 😅

@1337Cassie Год назад

Been thinking I was losing my mind lately trying to identify my rocks that are getting me confused by looking like mixtures of agates, Jaspers, and opals. Stinkin' Oregon rocks are so confusing! Lol I love them 🥰🥰🥰

@jordanmjk0 Год назад

I got a few rocks from Vancouver and Montana just like that. Like they are jasper, but also a banding like an agate on half, and a petrified wood in the Alberta prairies that is like opalized or something, it’s so pretty.

@hybridgoth Год назад

The exceptions to this would be the types of layered yet seemingly non-concentric bands commonly seen in some lace agates ie. Blue lace agate. Similarly in plume agates; where bands may seem unidirectional. Typically plume agates are found to have orbicular inclusions when cross sectioned in the right direction "perpendicular to the flow of the mineralisation", however, they may have widely varying appearances dependent on the nature of their formation and the condition they're found in.

@SergioFlores-cv1is 3 месяца назад

Totally agree, saludos desde mexico

@Copenhagen_Rocks 2 месяца назад

It defenetly helped. I was in Croatia recently and i found ALOT of what i thought was agate, because it had some AMAZING banding, but you couldnt see light thru it, only a little tiny bit. So it helps a whole lot! :D Btw the one of the agates i found is on my profile picture :DDDDDD

@hazeibarra1953 8 месяцев назад

Agate and jasper are both types of chalcedony. So saying they are different is not very accurate, as agate is chalcedony. Carnelian can also be banded btw, and again is also a type of chalcedony. Just a bit of misinformation but not at all your fault!💚 Edit: as for moss agate, it is not actually an agate, but a different variety of chalcedony with plume-like inclusions😊 I love your videos btw😁💚

@edaugherty1 2 месяца назад

This is the best agate identifying video I've seen to date. Thank you for the information and the clarity it provides.

@bondgirl66007 2 года назад

I’m just starting my rock collecting journey. Your videos are so helpful. I’ve found a few quartz, agates, jasper and my fave so far was a lovely striped piece of Picasso jasper.. so very cool finding out which rocks you have found.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Oh that is so cool! I’m glad my videos have been helpful! ☺️

@lilmama4426 Год назад

WOW, this exactly what I've been searching for!! Best identification video I've come across! Thanks!😊

@AgateAriel Год назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@williamhanley7031 Год назад

I thought for a second this was someone identifying as an agate.

@AlexButler-ry3hj 2 месяца назад

I can identify as stoned if you want

@v4d3rm4n Год назад

You rock..............

@jakejakon5102 2 года назад

Sorry. Why not use a stone hardness detector instead of a knife, the knife is dangerous and can slip on your fingers.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

I’ve never heard of that before but it definitely sounds like a safer option!

@kirbycraft9325 2 года назад

Thank you, great job with informative content. Fully enjoy hearing different people's experience, and I just enjoy looking at other LSA'S that I haven't seen before. The one Tube/Fortification agate is also called a Wrap-around agate; and that is an excellent example of one. I call them wafers when they are thin, or not very uniform with banding. I call them a sandwich when thick, or uniform "less common" in banding, but that's just me.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Oh I like that! Very cool the different terms for them!

@mariemoss2475 Год назад

A new subscriber... You explained things perfectly, I learned so much thank you 👍💕

@AgateAriel Год назад

Thank you! 😊

@bidithranjandeb1775 2 года назад

I Got A Piece Of Agate In The National Geographic Mega Gemstone And Fossil Dig Kit. It Looks A Bit Odd Though. It's Polished And Brown In Colour. But When I Flashed It With The Flashlight, Light Went Through It And The Stone Turned Orange From The Inside. Also The Banding Is Very Unclear. I Could Just See One Thin Band Running Down The Whole Rock. I Don’t Know If Scratching Will Work As It Is Polished. But I Did See Just ONE Very Unclear Band. What Do You Think It Is? I Heard That For Some Reasons, Agates Can Look Different From The Common Pattern.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

It definitely sounds like an agate to me!

@TheRugerbear Год назад

Diaphanous

@kimorbid Год назад

I really enjoyed how you made this easy for those of us who are kind of slow learning especially with all the different thousands of types of agates LOL thank you so much for your hard work and your dedication. I just found your channel today and I absolutely love it!

@AgateAriel Год назад

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind compliment! 😊

@miked2125 2 года назад

I also am getting the majority of my rocks in Landscaping rocks.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Yes never pass up landscaping rocks-they have awesome finds!!

@RipMcShwaggins Год назад

Thank you! Long story short, I have collected a litteral half ton of cool crazy AZ rock and minerals over the last year but haven't had time to learn what all these amazing stones are. I thought all my crazy agates were different kinds of rocks, and didn't know what my Jasper or calcedny was. You seriously just explained what probably half my rocks are to me in a very understandable way. Thank you again, you're awesome👏👏👏😁👍

@BB-dr2zs Год назад

your like a lady rock yoda, id totally high five you right now!! real shit i feel like we would be friends!!

@AgateAriel Год назад

That’s so awesome! Thank you!

@CityRockhounding 2 года назад

Oh wow, so cool. I knew I had some agates, but didn't know what kind they were. Thanks so much, what a great video, very informative and helpful. It really helps to see examples like you do. I wish you could like the video more than once.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Well thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful! 😊

@jeryuen6563 Год назад

Hi how are you? I watched this video a few days ago as back ground, I truly enjoy your enthusiasm. Since, I have watched another video on a n unrelated topic and I have a hypothesis on how agates are born. I do not have anyone else to reach out to but if you are interested i would like to see what you think.

@lisamills-wv6nc Год назад

Thank you for all the info! Very helpful! 😊

@kellymarshall378 Год назад

How do you tell difference between quartz and Chalcedony?

@AgateAriel Год назад

Chalcedony has a waxy luster and conchoidal fracturing!

@karmakritik-marywolff 2 года назад

I started making jewelry a few months ago & never realized how many different stones/crystals & fossils there are and how interesting it all is. 🤷‍♀️ who knew 😅 heading to the UP keweenaw in MI in a month to rock hound & I'm super excited. I have NO clue how to spot the good ones though. Thank you for making that a little easier for me :) very informative! 👍

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Oh that is awesome!! You will find some great rocks up there! One tip is to go after it’s rained or by somewhere near water! Rocks really stand out when they are wet!

@MNpicker 2 года назад

This is a very good vid!! Lotsa good information.. people will learn from this🤓.. Congratulations on 1K subs👍

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

I’m glad you liked it-and thank you so much! 😊

@thomaskovacs5094 Год назад

I'm going to call you Agatha 🤣🤣 cool video thanks

@AgateAriel Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@tulazaz Год назад

Wonderful video!!! Thank you so much. I am in northern Virginia where we have a lot of different quartz. I hope I can find you doing a video on identifying quartz from other similar rocks. I’m a newbie wanting to learn more.😊

@kahhhrahhh2478 Год назад

Thank you for this video! As a beginner this was super helpful! Definitely subscribed for more. 😊

@kentaylor5842 2 года назад

Love the color of your nails. No I'm not gay

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you!

@Moon999Girl Год назад

Most rocks I find turn out to be dirt clods... 😢

@AgateAriel Год назад

Oh that’s the worst!

@Master-n-Teachvirgo8557 7 месяцев назад

I am just a simple rock hunter, but I would like to know how to identify agates so I can find them 💚

@tommy6987 2 года назад

There are other rocks tht band and are not agates

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

That is very true!

@CAESAR_PUTIN_LOVERS 4 месяца назад

I watched the video, but it was a bit strange!! Because I listen to your sweet voice lady, in same time, and same video «I'V seen ten turquoises riding on ten crystals of quartz!!» 😵. In fact, I broke my glasses half an hour ago, Your Majesty🤗 Excuse us.. my English is weak.😔 Sanad-Yemen

@BonesFPV 10 месяцев назад

My favourite part is when you opened the book to the Analcime page.

@housejunkie4970 2 года назад

DAMN STRAIGHT sick drop...i always say..if you cant make it drop then stop!!!

@krisjustkris7970 25 дней назад

What about Mossy agate? Are they actually only chalcedony? If so, why are they called Mossy "agates"?

@hammer8809 Месяц назад

Fantastic video, very helpful. Thanks very much Ariel. 😊

@keithwatson8228 2 года назад

You're the kind of person that will make everybody happy to be around. I love your personality.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@keithwatson8228 2 года назад

@@AgateAriel sorry that I keep leaving compliments. I hope I don't seem like a creep. Too bad you're married.

@keithwatson8228 2 года назад

@@AgateAriel I mean it's not a bad thing that you're married but I think you get it.

@themama3633 4 месяца назад

Rocks are just like marbles. Different kinds, shapes, colors, names….. why do I get interested in things such as these two. More difficult more passionate about finding more and answers.

@_xxApolloxx_ 5 месяцев назад

I think I found Agate about last week or so, but I can't exactly tell if it's agate oe not. It has banding (I think), but looking at it I think it may be Chalcedony or Carnelian. Btw how do i tell if they're bands or not.

@John-t5v 3 месяца назад

I found what I believe is an agate by all the colors but im.not sure it probably weighs 20-25 lbs could you help me figure it out

@thomascaptain2190 5 месяцев назад

Great vid!Thanks for the knowledge. Do you spray your rocks with something because it looks half wet...

@rushodai929 4 месяца назад

Would a fortification agate just be a complete one, while a regular agate possibly be just a chip and why you don’t see the bands connect to each other?

@FhfVrve 5 месяцев назад

greetings from Harz mountains (germany) 😉 i collect fossils and minerals since 7 years i would like to show u my collection

@helencalnan.30 2 года назад

Great Video.Now i must look and Find them.Very well explained.Well Done.

@AgateAriel 2 года назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340 Год назад

great video

@mattstanzil3072 Год назад

Thanks for the info. Live in West Central WI an my 8 year old an I just started rock hunting.

@AgateAriel Год назад

Of course! I hope it helps!

@staceyroberts3468 Месяц назад

I just started with my grandson after we visited my nephew out in Nevada. He got us all interested so we got back home to Florida and I’ve been learning so much from this channel and she make’s everything so easy to understand!!!!!!!