MINING DIAMOND WINDOW QUARTZ & PHANTOM CRYSTALS AT THE NEW CRYSTAL RIDGE MINE IN MOUNT IDA ARKANSAS

In this video Ross & Jacob from JRJ Mining and I dig for some beautiful rare crystals! We find lots of clear quartz crystals of the finest quality. Many have Diamond Windows and we even hit a pocket of Phantom crystals!
This brand new mine is located near Mount Ida in the Ouachita National Forest in Western Arkansas. They are open to the public now by appointment only.
This was a fun day of digging as we opened several pockets of gemmy crystals.
I hope you all enjoy this video documenting this mining experience. Please share and leave a comment. I would love to hear from you!!
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  • @CrystalsofArkansas
    @CrystalsofArkansas3 жыл бұрын

    Hey friends! I hope you enjoy this video. Big ups to my friends at JRJ Mining. Check them out and give them a follow! 🙌 As always, I love to hear from you in the comment section! Much love crystal fam 💚

  • @KqatlKqatl

    @KqatlKqatl

    3 жыл бұрын

    May I know, my dear friend, how much the piece is if it is of weight, clarity or color

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    It all depends on the condition, clarity and special formation. Value is all over the place.

  • @davidmurray9844

    @davidmurray9844

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos and content, I’m heading down to the area Friday for some fun crystal digging. I would really appreciate it if you could please share with me your top three crystal mines I could visit and look for crystals. I truly would welcome your input. David from Indiana

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    It varies so much, but I’d say Ron Coleman, Wegner and twin creek. Probably fisher mountain too.

  • @JoeLikesRocks

    @JoeLikesRocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grüße mein Freund! I really appreciate you sharing your crystal knowledge and adventures with us. Do you ever host private digs?

  • @kimberlycain6607
    @kimberlycain66072 жыл бұрын

    I lived up highway 298 about 20 years ago. My ex husband is from the area and we would go about 4 or 5 miles between where we lived on Grandma Lane and Lake Quachita and there was an old abandoned crystal mine. We found so many crystals and would bring home the dirt and dig through it for days. Then after we cleaned off the dirt and "paper " he would soak them in acid or something like that. We split up and when I came back to get my stuff he had taken them and I didn't get to keep any. But my daughter still lives in the Little Rock area and I still have family in Conway so I will most definitely be visiting you when this stupid pandemic is over and I can come back down there. I am in Illinois and have told people about digging for crystals and now I can show them how!

  • @peterchesko9537
    @peterchesko9537 Жыл бұрын

    So fun to keep finding more of your adventures. Thanks again for posting fun and informative videos. Looking forward to seeing more!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Peter! We really enjoyed meeting you ☀️

  • @FALAFULL
    @FALAFULL3 жыл бұрын

    It's so Amazing . I AM FU , from Brazil 🇧🇷. It's so great see this cristals.I'v several of tips cristals And xilopals .I have many rock too . Greetings from Brazil and my Channel.

  • @dustinblack3602
    @dustinblack3602 Жыл бұрын

    It was nice to meet you today! Say hi to Jo and Be. They will remember Dustin. 😊

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to meet you Dustin!

  • @aleta5873
    @aleta58733 жыл бұрын

    Have never seen so many clear ones come out of the ground like that...Wow!!

  • @sinh63
    @sinh633 жыл бұрын

    good to see you again ... each video is a real pleasure to watch ! thank you Dominik

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kindness! I enjoy creating these videos. 😁

  • @65monsterman
    @65monsterman3 жыл бұрын

    Great video man, super high quality stuff~

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Yeah the crystals up there are amazing!

  • @hellomobile5584
    @hellomobile5584 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!! it 's so beautiful I 've never seen it clear Crystals emerged from the ground In my Country it 's very hard to find Congratulations From 🇹🇭 fans page of Thailand

  • @somadevo
    @somadevo3 жыл бұрын

    Abundant Treasure!

  • @MrMeck58
    @MrMeck58 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dominic.....that video was outta sight. I notice lots of receiver crystals and I especially like those with small diamond faces. Would just love to spend one day there.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!! I am not sure on the status of this mine but they may still take people up there. It’s a beautiful spot indeed

  • @rocks4brainsateam
    @rocks4brainsateam2 жыл бұрын

    Yes please!✨

  • @evalenabegin4365
    @evalenabegin43653 жыл бұрын

    Hey!! Im here in mtn ida now! Been at crystal vista for about 2 weeks. Been to jim, ron colemans, wagners, twin creeks! But this is some great stuff! Ready to come visit yall!!!!

  • @mackie_p
    @mackie_p3 жыл бұрын

    Always glad to see a video from you! such a great one as always!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch!!

  • @pamwirz7921
    @pamwirz79213 жыл бұрын

    You all my bucket list here in NC I be found cool small things river gems but gotta say god gives us cool rocks. Love to go there. Keep on video love it.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @michaeltrajer6835
    @michaeltrajer68353 жыл бұрын

    Love these clear beuties Hope someday Will also dig for them

  • @cptnkaos5994
    @cptnkaos59943 жыл бұрын

    Amazing crystals Dominque, very nice

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Axolotl277
    @Axolotl2773 жыл бұрын

    Wow, lovely crystals 💎 Great video as always, thanks for sharing!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fletcher! Much love!!

  • @diananunez6951
    @diananunez69513 жыл бұрын

    Amazing finds. I'll get down there real soon. 😁

  • @freelanddebbra
    @freelanddebbra3 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos , can't wait to get back to ark to dig . Adding this one to my list of places to go . Thanks so much.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy my videos 💫

  • @freelanddebbra

    @freelanddebbra

    3 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I are the West Virginia Crystal Chasers, on Fb I am sure we will run into you at some point. Good luck on your digs and keep making the videos.

  • @elled10024
    @elled10024 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet little phantom 0:13

  • @MrInsaint
    @MrInsaint3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome👍👍👍Thank You for sharing and Happy New Year🎉🎆💎👍

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year brother

  • @SandMarcusJ
    @SandMarcusJ3 жыл бұрын

    This is the place I wanna go next time I come up!

  • @simaonovakoski9992
    @simaonovakoski99923 жыл бұрын

    Salve garoto seus cristais são lindos. Parabéns. 🇧🇷

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS3 жыл бұрын

    Good job!! They are so beautiful!!! Nice video!! Greetings from Greece!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @robinlynn5533
    @robinlynn55333 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Some beautiful finds. So awesome. Really enjoy the video. Happy holidays 🎄

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Happy holidays! 💗

  • @marty5432
    @marty54323 жыл бұрын

    Adding to my first comment left a short time into video. Wish I was there to dig. Imagining the energy surrounding you must be exhilarating!! I love digging out surprises like that. JRJ (hope I got it right, on a crystal high) Mining, are you hiring? Great video!!

  • @wazhenkquartz4544
    @wazhenkquartz45443 жыл бұрын

    Nice video & nice stuff too.. regards from Indonesia👍👍

  • @celen4772
    @celen47723 жыл бұрын

    Nice music 🎶

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @SergeantR
    @SergeantR2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dominick, I am really enjoying all of your videos. They are really informative and I am learning so much from you. I live in Hot Springs so I am super close to a lot of mines. Hope to meet you someday and go dig with you.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey brother! Let’s go digging together some day. I’ve been enjoying your recent reviews. Happy digging!

  • @bossardphilippe8848
    @bossardphilippe88483 жыл бұрын

    i love to see when you dig cristals in direct and when we see all over. here we have to go so far to find small cristals :( . i speak very bad, i'm in france... :)

  • @josephhumphries6121
    @josephhumphries61213 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Dominik! I haven't been rockhounding in several months due to an arm injury then surgery (my bicep dislocated from my elbow all rolled up to my shoulder), but I have been thinking of heading down to the Mt. Ida area possibly this weekend or next. Not sure if my arm can take the shock of hammering just yet though, so we'll see. I may have to look into this location, so thanks for getting word out about it, and enjoy your day today!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you And I hope your arm keeps on healing nicely. Try arnica oil to speed up the healing process. 🙏

  • @iPrincessKatie69
    @iPrincessKatie693 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! I'm in KS right now but I hope to come here one day!! So beautiful

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hope to see you here one day 💫

  • @josephdick8696
    @josephdick86963 жыл бұрын

    me and my friend want to come to arkansas do find some crystals to.love your shows

  • @michellestultz5529
    @michellestultz55292 жыл бұрын

    Aloha,,my brother! Love these videos if we could get to Arkansas, would u b a guide to some of these thirty and amazing finds? Thanks for your time and good luck on these adventures!!!

  • @auroraperez1223
    @auroraperez12233 жыл бұрын

    Hola my friend happy to se your video again

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😘

  • @NKDRx
    @NKDRx3 жыл бұрын

    I love you videos they are so incredible

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you That makes me so happy!

  • @SandMarcusJ
    @SandMarcusJ3 жыл бұрын

    Woohoo! New Video!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁 Yay!

  • @junkman8742
    @junkman87423 жыл бұрын

    There was a crystal mine parcel bid offering from the Quachita forest service in the legal notices recently. I'm sure your crews knew

  • @marty5432
    @marty54323 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dominick! Enjoyed this immensely. Always wondered how a crystal appears right out of the mine. How much breakage occurs from the tools you search with?

  • @canadiangemstones7636

    @canadiangemstones7636

    4 ай бұрын

    About 96% of the crystals are smashed into dust. With enough time and practice, you can get it to 100%!

  • @JayDrone
    @JayDrone3 жыл бұрын

    I was just down that way from PA wish I knew this spot was there

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Next time! 🙂

  • @cesarmoraes8247
    @cesarmoraes82473 жыл бұрын

    Big cristal...

  • @Carolynuakea
    @Carolynuakea2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha! Me and my boyfriend are from Hawaii. We would love to come up and join you on a crystal hunting adventure in Arkansas!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    2 жыл бұрын

    And then we can come visit you in Hawaii 😉 I used to live on the big island and love it there 🙌

  • @pankajrautela5990
    @pankajrautela59903 жыл бұрын

    Sir, I've seen your video on KZread ... Sir I have a stone, I can not find out that it is stone cone or is diamond

  • @ashleygonzales3756
    @ashleygonzales37563 жыл бұрын

    I wanna go

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks3 жыл бұрын

    1:50 Look at all those DT crystals!!! My heart is beating faster... LOL

  • @saimain1663
    @saimain16632 жыл бұрын

    How many one of that if you sell that?

  • @gardengoddess1283
    @gardengoddess1283 Жыл бұрын

    How much does it cost to mine there? A friend and myself are looking to find a good state to go mining in for crystals and gems. i live in California and she’s in New Mexico, but were willing to travel, any suggestions would be amazing. Thank You!!! Love your videos!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    11 ай бұрын

    Plenty of mines in Arkansas to dig for a small fee. Nevada, North Carolina and upstate New York also have an abundance of public mines. Both California and New Mexico have great mining locations as well. Hallelujah junction, palo mine etc

  • @lucasschick8423
    @lucasschick84233 жыл бұрын

    Greetings Brother! You said some day this will be open to come dig!?

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are open by appointment already! Send them a message!

  • @SolSkinn
    @SolSkinn3 жыл бұрын

    I'm driving through mt Ida on the 23rd! Which mine would be best for digging through tailings with two children? We're coming from California and only have one day to stop and dig!!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out my other videos for ideas. Not sure which place is best at this time. Good luck to you and your family!

  • @sarajo8397

    @sarajo8397

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wegners has several options, or Ron Coleman in Jessieville is a good place, easy access.

  • @SolSkinn

    @SolSkinn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CrystalsofArkansas I came back to tell you how much fun we had! We went to Jim Coleman Miller Mountain. Wegner was closed. However, Jim let's kids 12 and under in for free, and adults just $10! Definitely got our money's worth and more! We got some really great stuff! It was a long drive from Los Angeles, but I'm already planning a return to try the other spots :) 😃

  • @ThePentadecagon
    @ThePentadecagon3 жыл бұрын

    You ever wanna play a game of among us would be lit . Love your vids my dude

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I had to google that lol

  • @deneicetabachki7945
    @deneicetabachki79453 жыл бұрын

    Just returned home 3 weeks ago we’re they opened then or by appointment only? Nice finds🌻

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are open by appointment only at this time. ✌️

  • @deneicetabachki7945

    @deneicetabachki7945

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope there open all the time soon🌻

  • @sarajo8397
    @sarajo83973 жыл бұрын

    These guys could use some gloves for sure! Nice clears and phantoms.

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    True. They prefer digging without gloves. I was mostly holding the camera and still had gloves on 😂

  • @heathermolik6842

    @heathermolik6842

    2 жыл бұрын

    What are phantoms? Thanks

  • @davidmurray9844
    @davidmurray98443 жыл бұрын

    How can I reserve a dig. I don’t use Facebook. Thanks

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jrjmining@gmail.com ✌️

  • @logoffkid3613
    @logoffkid36133 жыл бұрын

    Im trying to find there contact info I cant find it. Also Where in the area is the mine Im trying to find a public crystal mine as close to Calgary/Alberta

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s the Facebook page link: JRJ Mining (The first link in the description) This mine is near mount Ida, Arkansas. I’m not familiar with mines in Canada. There is the Thunder Bay Area for amethyst crystals

  • @logoffkid3613

    @logoffkid3613

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CrystalsofArkansas I tried talking with my Dad about going there and they refuse to go in car or plane since is cost so much money :/

  • @rkhnd51
    @rkhnd513 жыл бұрын

    I can't watch this any more. It's freaking me out!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤷‍♂️

  • @renharvey7984
    @renharvey79843 жыл бұрын

    hello! thanks for your video, do you know if the mine is open in 2021? looking to come this week... I have emailed and FB message the owners. Hope to go:)

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are open by appointment all year. They may have a group minimum. They will give you all the details. Good luck!

  • @renharvey7984

    @renharvey7984

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your video made it happen! And i have an appt with the owners! I may watch your video on repeat:) so so excited thank you for the info and inspiration

  • @gcegubbels4734
    @gcegubbels473411 ай бұрын

    Aaloha

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    11 ай бұрын

    😊🙌🌸

  • @natharmchaudhary3216
    @natharmchaudhary32163 жыл бұрын

    Hello ok🌺👍🌹🥀💃🇮🇳👍👍

  • @mjade1673
    @mjade16733 жыл бұрын

    😔I wish there was quieter music , like the volume its at when people are speaking

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. I maybe will make a long version with no music. The music is pretty important in my creative process.

  • @ambkbero2
    @ambkbero23 жыл бұрын

    Two words; Hair Cut

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crazy hair, don’t care. ✌️

  • @Anil-cn7jx
    @Anil-cn7jx3 жыл бұрын

    Bro I'm very poor Plzzz help Mee 🙏🙏

  • @junkman8742
    @junkman87423 жыл бұрын

    10:55. Dude needs a hardhat. OSHA does not approve this enthusiasm!

  • @CrystalsofArkansas

    @CrystalsofArkansas

    3 жыл бұрын

    There was no high walls at all. Super safe, thanks for the concern! 👍

  • @junkman8742

    @junkman8742

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CrystalsofArkansas its more about a boulder headache in that overhang above his head