Better than GOLD?! - Montana's Sapphire Rush

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Join me in the latest Rock Record on an exhilarating sapphire panning adventure in one of Montana's historic mining districts!
Uncover the origins of these brilliant gemstones and immerse yourself in the tale of the Great Montana Sapphire Rush of 1865. Experience digging into famed gravel bars like El Dorado, learning to separate coveted sapphires from ordinary rocks. Discover the science behind their hardness and the heat treatment enhancing their colors.
Whether you're a rockhound or traveler, get ready to unearth your own piece of gemstone history!
00:00 Intro
01:06 History of Montana Sapphires
03:29 Let's Dig Some Gravel!
04:15 What Are Sapphires and How do They Form?
07:45 How do you know if a sapphire is a Montana sapphire?
09:26 How to pan the sapphire gravel!
12:58 Heat treating sapphires
14:25 Where to find sapphires in Montana
15:00 Find more information about Missouri River Sapphires
*Please note - this video is not sponsored in any way.

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27 май 2024

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@rickjohnson6559 11 дней назад

I highly recommend the trip. I went to gem mountain. Look at her face each time she turns a tray over. It's an expression of joy and wonderment. You get that every time you dig all day. Then. Gem mountain had mine heated and faceted. I have 4 wonderful beautiful stones. I want to go back again. Suddenly. Gold is not as fun. ❤❤❤❤

@minelifemediallc 11 дней назад

Love this! Gem Mountain is a fantastic stop too, that's where I usually go, Philipsburg is such a fun town!

@rickjohnson6559 11 дней назад

@@minelifemediallc I left a 100$ at the candy shop. Yes folks they make their own candy. And it's a two story shop. Old fashioned candy. For the adults a micro brewery and sevaral family oriented saloons. I had a great burger in the one I went to. And outside of town is a open mine for semi precious stones

@glynnphillips1576 13 дней назад

What wonderful dog's 😊😊

@rikkispence7049 13 дней назад

Congratulations, 400 Subs and 20,000 views, in 4 days.. That is quite the accomplishment 🎉🎉 I wish you great adventures, and continued success !!

@dennishedrick5308 13 дней назад

Gonna be on your West Boarder.. need to get out and see which gems are around...cheers

@burtonaka___ 13 дней назад

Thank you. Bought a strand of them Sapphires-they ranged from dark blue to clear...they coulda been heat-treated...the mineral world has lots of gorgeous rocks, stones, geodes, crystals...

@GPTLaughterLab 13 дней назад

Hey awesome video :) very informative and fun 🎉

@glassontherocks 16 дней назад

Southern Oregon here.. We have everything here in gems that you could ever want.

@minelifemediallc 16 дней назад

I've heard there is some good gem stuff over there! I'll have to make a trip over sometime!

@kaynefryday1251 16 дней назад

Really , do you have black opal and pink and blue diamonds

@glassontherocks 16 дней назад

@@kaynefryday1251 Might be The Three Sisters spewed everything here.

@deltabluesdavidraye 14 дней назад

You don't have Sapphires ,Rubies or Diamonds

@glassontherocks 14 дней назад

@@deltabluesdavidraye You must be a democrat. You just can't let it go can you? God has scattered it all over for all of us to enjoy. And you want to fuss and bicker. You must have an aggravated life. Look for peace.

@cindyheyns4156 14 дней назад

Looks like alot of fun

@minelifemediallc 14 дней назад

It's always a nice little day out, fun for all ages for sure!

@MhdkhusrinKemilauemas 15 дней назад

Amazing, very good, good lucky

@minelifemediallc 15 дней назад

It's a ton of fun to find these little treasures!

@TheGoldPanner 15 дней назад

Came across your video while looking up Montana sapphires. I'm going to do a roadtrip down from BC to have a gander for some.

@minelifemediallc 15 дней назад

So fun! Montana has a ton of great stops!! Depending where you're going, Gem Mountain in Philipsburg is another fun stop and it might be closer for you!

@IndusRiverRock 15 дней назад

Wow beautiful sharing 😊

@minelifemediallc 15 дней назад

Thanks for watching! :)

@sarahporter9541 15 дней назад

So cute..great info..and we lived in Helena years ago..and went to this mine... such fun..but we didn't get much..that's what mining is..hit or miss..😅

@minelifemediallc 15 дней назад

It's a great spot!

@haroldlundy6810 18 дней назад

Enjoyed the video. I have always been a rock hound. Watching from Athens, Georgia

@minelifemediallc 17 дней назад

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I'm still new at sharing these videos so it's greatly appreciated!

@haroldlundy6810 17 дней назад

You done good.

@bigskyrich3947 16 дней назад

Montana Dawg here

@vm.999 15 дней назад

Epic

@occamsrazor7939 13 дней назад

I would love to scratch around hunting for pretty rocks and gems, but I can't travel that far.

@minelifemediallc 13 дней назад

You might be able to find some great rock hunting spots near you!

@jasoncunninghambluejmc 12 дней назад

Subscribed and hit the bell🤗 have you ever tried using black lights on any of the washes out there?

@minelifemediallc 12 дней назад

Aw thanks! I have a black light but rarely use it, next time I visit this area I might have to take it!

@pensacolafishin 16 дней назад

Keep up the great content, I wish there were mines closer to NW FL. I'd love to do a family mining weekend.

@minelifemediallc 16 дней назад

This mine ships "concentrate" all over for an actually pretty reasonable price! It's a fun way to spend a day outside!

@minelifemediallc 16 дней назад

If you like geology, here is my map of Cool Geology spots! There might be some near you! :) maps.app.goo.gl/UiCrJ7VUQ6jwAQnaA

@pensacolafishin 16 дней назад

@@minelifemediallc thank you so much, I didn't know Cherokee Ruby mine. It will most definitely be a stop our next trip to TN.

@minelifemediallc 16 дней назад

@@pensacolafishin love to hear it! I've not been myself but I'm sure it will be a ton of fun!

@bigjm3143 16 дней назад

Like looking for a needle in a hay stack !

@minelifemediallc 16 дней назад

That makes finding one even more fun! :)

@alimin8r201 13 дней назад

Corundum is used to make sandpaper, I know that from years ago.

@minelifemediallc 13 дней назад

Absolutely! A lot of these hard minerals like diamonds, garnets, and sapphires have a ton of industrial uses like sandpaper!

@jeffwomack5821 14 дней назад

Looks like another thing for the bucket list. If you want your dogs to help dig plant flowers or a garden. How did the bag of concentrates turn out?

@minelifemediallc 14 дней назад

Their little legs are not much help with digging unfortunately 😂 I saved the rest of my bag for some students to go through, I will report back if they find anything good!!