So a lot of people are asking who determines the value of these crystals. I sure is not my guess. Avant Mining has a professional curator on site as well the mine owner is a world class collector with decades of experience in mining and selling these specimens. Between the two of them they can very accurately determine the value of the crystals. "who buys them" people with a LOT more money than me. The mine owner was telling me about some of the richest people in the world visiting his facility and buying crystals. Waltons, Royalty, celebrities......

@LemoneVR

2 жыл бұрын

Me in Minecraft would trade quartz for gold.

@TomsBackyardWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't pay $500 for one.

@OptimizedOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Some of those are so beautiful!!! I've never seen anything like those even at crystal shops. I would pay outrageous prices if I had the money!!!

@bigdadgigachad3042

2 жыл бұрын

Would be cool to see the owners collection

@jonwo4518

2 жыл бұрын

How much did he charge for yours?

I had a blast hanging out with you Dan!! Awesome video!! 🤘🏻❤️

@beecarrot6812

2 жыл бұрын

damn

@fritz404

2 жыл бұрын

The collaboration I didn't know I needed

@skooterkooter2876

2 жыл бұрын

give me a million dollars

@davefish2280

2 жыл бұрын

I sub to you both already, so having you appear in one of Dan's videos was a real treat :D

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

We have to do it again this summer here in Canada!

Some people were confused by him saying he had to buy the crystal, so a bit of clarification based on what Dan said in chat during the premier! Dan said that they could get some smaller crystals, and buy the big boys at a steep discount! So it sounds like they more or less get a percent of what they found and they could either take it in small crystals, or put their share towards taking a big boy home with them! Might not be exactly what's going on, but Dan probably isn't going to lay out the exact details of the deal. Considering the owners of the mines could just have people doing it for 30$/hr who keep nothing compared to the treasure hunters this seems super generous. The treasure youtubers do this at his mine, get amazing content, get free gems, and get first pick of some top tier gems? Sounds like a once in a life time deal. Dan straight up said they were very well taken care of in chat, so sounds like Dan was super happy with the cut him and his fellow youtubers got, so don't worry about it too much!

@yaykruser

2 жыл бұрын

30 bucks per hour?! fck going to university , gonna start working there, lol

@chrisweiss6363

2 жыл бұрын

Think of all the free advertising their getting back for the small discount they gave to the tubers. Pretty fair trade

@cwccharters

2 жыл бұрын

What a total thrill! Beautiful 😍

@riparianlife97701

2 жыл бұрын

With a mother lode like that, they risk flooding the market. This is good exposure for the cristal market in general.

@kevinkever

2 жыл бұрын

ah now i see why they overprice the quartz so much

Wow that’s nature’s beauty right there, stunning. Awesomeness thank you for sharing 👏👏👏👍👍👍😍😍😍🙏🙏❤️❤️

Gosh, crystal digging is on my bucket list. Love love love seeing y’all geek out over this hunt!

@RalseiGaming

2 жыл бұрын

it’s really fun a think i recommend that people do it for the first time forget to do is bring atleast a few buckets back of the dirt for your way back

Dan.. Jake.. the crystal collector. All my favorite guys in one video!!! What a special video, I love this!!!

@emmyashbaugh

11 ай бұрын

💯 🔥 🔥 🔥

Great video, excellent finds, fantastic company. Dan, thanks for shooting 4k. It really brings in all the details I love to see!

Yes, you are Honoured! Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏👏

Omg I am SO excited for this one!

I really like seeing happy familiar faces in the same video! Even though I don't (yet) know you all directly, it still feels like seeing good personal friends!!

I really wish I could do things like this. Used to spend so many hours playing "prospector' and 'archaeologist' with my little brother, digging 'treasures' in our back yard. Maybe in the next life.

@ShyDragoness

2 жыл бұрын

Its never too late to have a go

@gmailtyger

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShyDragoness I've got degenerative disc disease. I have to be very careful with physical activity unless I want to spend a week in bed.

@MrClarissacain

Жыл бұрын

​@@gmailtyger selenite outside Great Salt Plains, OK forms in a soft sand/red clay lake bed in a fairly shallow strata. It's not a high dollar crystal but getting them is easy. It's soft enough to dig in with your hands (careful, theyre sharp!) and will definitely get ya dirty. You can drive right on the lakebed so it's not a huge trek, the site is seasonal but free, and it's a nature preserve so if you dig a bit and decide youre tired of tiny but pretty selenite crystals shredding your fingies its fun bird watching.

@gmailtyger

Жыл бұрын

@@MrClarissacain we've actually do e that. Have a bowl full of hourglass selenite in our windowsill.

@emmyashbaugh

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that about the selenite! I also have back problems lol and frequently wanderlust over these videos as I am afraid of exasperating my pain to do a treasure hunt. I love Brian’s videos too, he really shows you how to make rock hounding happen on any kind of scale.

I absolutely dig your energy and enthusiasm! Wouldn't miss a video.

I can see how being a miner is an addictive occupation. Just watching this video got my heart racing.

Subscribed. I like how respectful you are to the mine owner. What an experience. Something we can only dream of.

Dan, can you talk about the geological processes that formulated these crystals. It's amazing to see how many crystals formed in just this one area. I still would like to know if there is gold hiding in those quartz seams. Glad you had a great vacation with your friends.

@Maenad46

2 жыл бұрын

Seconding this - I'd really like to know how these came to be!

@fakiirification

2 жыл бұрын

same. Ive seen videos of people pulling massive quartz crystals out of the dirt under trees with no matrix rock in sight. No clue how they came to be unless they just grew there.

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed! I had no idea there are crystals like this in Arkansas packed in Clay! I’ve been to the Herkimer diamond mines in Herkimer New York and it’s completely different. Those crystals are in stone. I would love to hit Arkansas! It is now on my list! Thank you

@Maenad46

2 жыл бұрын

@Jac K how nice of you to suggest that! What a shame that Google isn't anywhere near as entertaining as Dan Hurd.

@babajaiy8246

2 жыл бұрын

@@fakiirification probably just some glacier movement picking up and depositing.

Paul is awsome fun. Love the crystal coming out of that mine it's BEAUTIFUL 😍 ❤ 💕

I was only 11 years old when my father had taken me to this big quarry in the middle of the hills. All we had was a bag, screw driver hammer and a little garden spade. My old man and I had no idea what we were doing, He just said he had been up to the top of the hill one day and in the side it had lots of little crystals all through it. We just started digging in the middle of this big quarrys wet clay. We started pulling crystals two times the size of the the ones in your video. The crazy part is we had given them alway over the years to his friends OMG.

@whatsappme--8014

2 жыл бұрын

Massage now 📲☝️ .......

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so exciting! What a great way to spend time with your Dad!

Dan Hurd, you definitely belong in pictures. I love your energy, enthusiasm and personality. So glad I found your channel on KZread.

Awesome videos Dan! Always looking forward to seeing what you find

So so Amazing n BIG Beautiful Crystal's 👍 . Bless u all n ur Family's n Friends .... 💌😇

Dan, what a privilege. It was a privileged just watching in the UK. Thanks for bringing us along.

I love Jake, he is such a good guy. Great job ya’ll.

I have bought a cluster like that for 70 dollars .

@stu3775

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a much bigger one of the same quality for one dollar. But mine came with some gold nuggets too.

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to watch the video before commenting. to actually see what I found and why it is worth so much.

@johnhunt1725

2 жыл бұрын

@@Danhurd That's called "comment jumping" LOLZ

@yosemitecrystals6327

2 жыл бұрын

@@Danhurd what did they end up charging you for that piece?

@joseywilds3133

2 жыл бұрын

@@yosemitecrystals6327 too much lol

You always make me smile Dan. Best wishes from Ireland.

The heat and pressure that went into forming those crystals astounds me!

@dxdraiba7604

2 жыл бұрын

You could say.....its intense?

It’s pretty awesome you guys getting together with other KZreadrs such an exciting day

@whatsappme--8014

2 жыл бұрын

*Thanks for the feedback~~~if you have any ideas you want me to talk about feel free to chat me immediately for more enlightenment ~~

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

Love collaborations!

Fantastic finds

Wow, amazing stuff..... some beauties there for sure.

You exude such joy and charisma! Loved watching this vid made in my home state. I miss that red clay that made all the rocks at home so pretty and fun to look for. TN just doesn't have the same kind of beauty, but I been here a long time. Fun to be able to live vicariously through you all that still can get out and about having the times of your lives!

What a great video Dan....you keep doing big things sir. Congratulations on all the success. You have definitely put in the work and truly deserve it man. Hard work and persistence pays off. What a great crew to bring together

Love seeing Dan Geek out on other youtubers. They are all awesome people, to the bone, each of them.

@corneliusdurden5194

2 жыл бұрын

😀

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Collaborations are fun!

Mother Nature is AMAZING 😍 Gorgeous crystals! 💖

Loved the video. Looked like everyone had fun out there.

A very lovely crystal Dan can't wait to see the one Pauly had cleaned up

Some looking wonderful ice right there.

Now these would make a stunning Chandelier for sure!! Can you imagine?!! 💗💗💗💗

Insane finds man!!!!! I wish I could go there. I've been to a few of the paid mines around there.

Awesome job Dan 👏 👍

Completely phenomenal Crystal’s. Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌

In the beginning of the video i got chills and goosebumps, while you were talking about being in the pit. I am just now discovering your video's. Truly inspiring.

Collabs are my favorite kinds of videos! It's awesome how y'all are all so excited to meet each other & just hang out doing some amazing crystal pulls!

Thank you all for keeping the greatest hobby alive with your enthusiasm and excellent videos!

Waooooooooooo wander full party 🥳🥳🎉 nice 👍👌👌 amezing video good luck 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Dan if it makes you feel any better I’ve been watching you and Pauley for a couple years now and I’ve never even heard of Jake.

Regardless of what the mine lets them keep, this is still an amazing opportunity and the content for the video will make the content creators lots of money too

Impressive find! Congratulations! Shine on Superstars!

Love the comrade amongst all of you! The excitement of being apart of such epic finds. Someone pick me up something shiny off the ground!! Now that would be awesome….

this is going, to, be another , great video

This is an amazing collab! 🙌🕊

@whatsappme--8014

2 жыл бұрын

*Thanks for the feedback~~~if you have any ideas you want me to talk about feel free to chat me immediately for more enlightenment ~~

Just. Outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

THE COLLAB I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR LETS GOOOOOOO

I would appreciate learning more about the age, formation and deposition of these crystals.

It's like a day of magic. It's nice to know there are still things to be found in our world that are so special.

Nice video Dan. I really liked and appreciated your introduction to Henry the mine owner. Very cool experience I’m sure! What a location! Beautiful crystals!

Coffee, pillow, blanket and glasses. I am ready for this one! Have a fabulous day everyone

It makes me happy when he come across the border and finds stuff it gives me great vacation ideas for the family here in the states! Keep up the great work Dan

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I never knew Arkansas had crystals!

Damn If I was the mine owner I would probably let you go ahead and take that

Every week you deliver us more great content ! Thanks Dan!

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing it with us!!

Great video as always Dan and I know you don't care about all sh*tty comments from small people trying to make them bigger than they are. It's just pure envy! Keep up your good work and wish you all the best! 🤠 🇸🇪

It was great watching these amazing crystals coming out of the mine! I mined in Arkansas starting in the 80's and I tried to get there a couple of times lately but because of the pandemic and Arkansas not doing very well with the pandemic, I decided not to go. Also, just my personal feeling, but to me the crystals are so beautiful that I kind of wish that you could focus a bit less on their value. To me, it seems to detract from the specialness of the crystals.

@canteskuyapete1459

2 жыл бұрын

We all have different personalities and no 1 perspective is going to be the same! I can tell the man honestly enjoys mining, let him be. He doesn't have to conform to anybody.

@bonblue4993

2 жыл бұрын

@@canteskuyapete1459 My focus wasn't so much about him, it was more about the crystals. They are beautiful and they should be honored for the work they do on the earth and for the joy that they bring to those who love them.

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to go check out these Beauty’s myself! Holy smokes!

Such a great video enjoyed watching you all find such great Crystal's absolutely beautiful.🤗

Been waiting a month for this video. Ever since I saw you on Jake's Channel doing this. It's been a long wait, glad it's finally here. Great video.

The current market would suggest a different price for the majority of those crystals

@SkateSoup

2 жыл бұрын

They may be exceptional for that location or general area, and the owner is welcome to set whatever price they want, but I bet they've got a ton of inventory sitting collecting dust.

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

I was there for 2 weeks and I saw crystals coming in and going out daily.

@SkateSoup

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Dan/Pauly are bsing for views, the owner may be pricing them at that if there's enough deep pocket folks with a taste for clear quartz statement pieces. There'd have to be a few whales super into the material though to keep 5 figure stock rotating though.

Hey Dan how you doing I was wondering if gold is in quarts have you ever found quartz crystal That has gold in it clear any color quartz with gold

@yosemitecrystals6327

2 жыл бұрын

Ive seen a piece with chlorite in the crystal. Gold growing on te quartz next to the crystal but not inside. Still a cool piece!

@lancegouvan1653

2 жыл бұрын

@@yosemitecrystals6327 that's pretty awesome but I'm trying to see if does quartz crystals contain gold if quartz is a high mineral concentration area then shouldn't there be pockets of gold with quartz crystals

@rockbutcher

2 жыл бұрын

While gold does associate with quartz, it is very rarely in 'bullish' or euhedral (crystals like you see in the vid) form. That is because those forms of quartz typically form at lower temperatures, after any gold has dropped out of solution. In 32 years of my geological career, I've seen gold in bull quartz once. It's typically found in fine, sugar grained sized quartz.

@lancegouvan1653

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@yosemitecrystals6327

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockbutcher I've always imagined this being the case because all of my crystals for the most part are on the top side of the hill and all the mines were drifted below that area.

I love your Sunday morning episodes. Thank you for your videos

All of my favorite youtubers in one place!

I think you have 3 to many zero on the price prediction there

@13joeyyeo

2 жыл бұрын

BINGO !

@adamschwoerer7306

2 жыл бұрын

$350 sounds reasonable

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

It was valued by a professional curator not me. I just repeated what the professionals in the industry told me.

@joseywilds3133

2 жыл бұрын

If you pay 35k for that I have some ocean front property in Arizona I could sell you too, best sand fishing in the USA

That is not worth $20k, I sell crystals for a living and it's worth $150-200 Maximum.

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

Well you should tell that to Avant Mining. They will have a good laugh.

@TrentenZaGamer

2 жыл бұрын

The Last time I walked into Avant minings show room the guy was kicked back passed out in his chair the whole time we walked through, next time I head that way Ill let em know haha

@crystaldragon471

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. You must not know what the real market looks like. I've seen smaller stuff sell for over $1k at the AZ gem shows.

Congrats to all of ya. I am sending good vibes with diamond eyes!

Dear Dan I am following you from Switzerland and be a huge. Congratulation for all your good videos.

Lol the valuations on this video made me laugh 🤣 love dans videos and i know he’s not putting the price on them, but anything like crystal which is this abundant is worthless near enough, I have been to the crystal mines in Mexico, if they had valuations like this , they are sitting on trillions of dollars

@ericblackburn3131

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I trust the people who own a mine more than you random youtube commenter. By the sound of it the value comes from clarity, size, special features inside of them, and even parentage. A crystal coming from a special mine being worth more than others isn't crazy at all, people love their brands. If they sell these gems to big wig artists who turn around and sell them to billionaires, then they're worth the amount they're selling them for.

@user-fs8pf2rt9z

2 жыл бұрын

@eric Blackburn looks we struck a nerve lol I’m just stating that you can buy the exact same crystal for like $200, crystal clear.. you sound like a sour little man with no joy in your life.. have you been to mexicos crystal caves? I mean if you wanna pay $35,000 good on you 👍🏻

@user-fs8pf2rt9z

2 жыл бұрын

Oh and forgot to say a quartz crystal is the a quartz crystal no matter where it’s from you clown

@joseywilds3133

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed @08 08 I find it all the time maybe not as big but even at the gem shows them big pieces are less than that, only a sucker would buy em for 35k

@user-fs8pf2rt9z

2 жыл бұрын

@josey wilds tell that to mr Eric burns he seems to be a professional in the matter, they are beautiful crystals but only a clown like Eric would pay them prices.. I will contact him once I open my crystal mine.. could retire early 🤣🤣👍🏻

I will be looking forward to seeing your pricing method on these pieces. 35K. Pfffft

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

I did not price anything, the mining company I was with, Avant Mining, has hired professionals that do that part.

@larrycastaneda1073

2 жыл бұрын

Even if it was priced at $500, it would be more than anything you've probably found in the dirt. Look forward to your thinking method on these comments 🤡

Spending the day outside like this looking for crystals and hanging out with awesome people is definitely a dream of mine. How awesome! Thank you dan for the great content

YAY!!! My three favorite mineral hunting youtube people together! Big HUGS and much love to all of you! - From Australia

Unsubbed lol

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

hope you find something more to your style. Interesting you unsub before you even watch the video but that is your choice. bye.

I really enjoyed your content but now you're trying to make money so put an egg in your shoe and beat it

@Danhurd

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the point of any job?

So amazing to see two of my favorite positive KZreadrs together. And crystal hunting- perfect!

I'm digging you digging crystals. 💎❤💎

i'm so happy you help out small channels like dallmyd

I love that you were able to take some of your findings home. How generous of the claim owners! I just watched an episode of Frozen Gold and Elley got jipped while visiting and working at a ruby claim in Greenland! I’m sure she’d love to tag along for your next crystal trip! @Dallmyd @DanHurdProspecting @ElleyKnowsRocks - the perfect trifecta!

Dan, you amaze me with your excitement and curiosity. I'm a geological engineer who just graduated from Ole Miss and started working for the state at the Department of Environmental quality. I would love the opportunity to meet you and go on a dig with you. Who knows, maybe you'll come to Mississippi for a fossil dig one day!

my god that was amazing. That was a dream dig. my dream dig lol. so jealous

@whatsappme--8014

2 жыл бұрын

*Thanks for the feedback~~~if you have any ideas you want me to talk about feel free to chat me immediately for more enlightenment ~~

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Life is short. Plan a trip! Apparently they are all over Arkansas! I’m thinking of going! Looks so exciting!

Dan, your excitement is infectious

I love how much you love your crystal, I hope you were able to take it home! 💸

Sooo incredible- amazing finds of a lifetime…

Amazing, Dan, these episodes are epic indeed!!

That crystal is like the trout I got on the Missouri in the 60's.

@MetalDetectingDonna

2 жыл бұрын

Fish tales! Love it! 😎

Love JAke, such a nice lad..👍

Love seeing you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

6:00 looks like a crystal turtle. Exciting stuff.

Wow what great group thank you all for teaching us so much

I just found your channel and wow! I’m obsessed! I love the excitement of pulling millions of years old crystals and gems right out of the ground. Nature is amazing ❤️

I especially love watching you guys pull the big boys and then cradle them in your arms like Mother Earth just birthed a beautiful newborn gem baby for you 😂😍

You've always had a way and means to captivate us but your entire demeanor is just contagious an intoxicating.

@lilreaper1712

2 жыл бұрын

@♜ pinned_by Dan Hurd sorry I honestly thought I was as I watch you religiously.

I love you Dan, ur a genuin lovely person that do what you love. ❤

Yeah Man some very nice stuff you guys pulled out

love how u all vibe

This video was so so soooo satisfying! Thanks Dan!

The planet would be a much better place if there were more Dan Hurds around, thanks for the positive energy!!