If you ever round my way would be happy to show you

I’ve always wanted to go to wales, as I have heritage from there. Cornwall looks nice too, all the mining history

@ukgemhunters

2 жыл бұрын

Yes both Cornwall and Wales has such interesting mining history, I love both places, but possibly Cornwall more😍

@jimmymcgill2557

Жыл бұрын

@@ukgemhunters how do you spell the mineral you said you said was Calcite by accident at 0:45? i don't think ive even heard of it! and i've just got the same rock hammer i see you using in all your videos (Estwing 13oz) very pleased to see its still going strong after being very well used from the looks! 👍🏻😬

@paulnew8745

23 күн бұрын

Hi I have found some obsidian black stone with yellow colour inside in birmingham uk

Thank you

I find your channel really interesting I live in South Devon where should I start mining ?

@ukgemhunters

2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of places to go in South Devon, check out the book mines and minerals of South Devon.

Hi! im off to cornwall for a couple weeks and id love if you could help with any tips about what sort of crystals I could find there and if the best places are beaches or rivers? :)

@ukgemhunters

2 жыл бұрын

Cornwall is an amazing place to collect, I would recommend rivers over beaches mainly because there a little safer I suppose... although water is dangerous regardless so take care. Look for areas of mining activity and if you can access the land with permission, or if there is a handy footpath then have a look around the old spoil heaps.

Where abouts is this please?

It took me a good 45 minutes on Google maps to figure out this spot! Thank you. I thought I recognised it, I'm fairly local.

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh amazing, super proud that you put effort into finding this place, and it paid off. I will be back up here in about a week, taking Andy as he is yet to try this place out😁 Make sure you have a good lump hammer and safety goggles, the iron stone really hurts when it splinters off.

@jimmymcgill2557

Жыл бұрын

that's what i'm trying to do now using that shot at 10:24 for reference LOL!🤣 i live in Cardiff and ride the Taff trail regularly so i'm going to have a good look around the Tongwynlais/Castell coch area this weekend! 😬 i've collected minerals and raw gems since i was a child but i'm only learning now that we actually have some great things to find here in Wales! i remember my father mentioning he and my grandfather would find garnets and i think zircons down at porthcawl beach using a sieve and small shovel too!

@key_tan

Жыл бұрын

​@@ukgemhunters I love a bit of geoguessing! Thanks for the tips, I'm fairly new. I'm studying geology so this hobby is perfect, I've only found fossils before 👍

@key_tan

Жыл бұрын

​@@jimmymcgill2557 Try using the intro shot too! I've only been in Wales for 18 months, there's so much to be discovered.

@jimmymcgill2557

Жыл бұрын

@@key_tan cheers will do! :) and there's some great places in Wales! where about's are you? i'm down South in Cardiff unfortunately but even a short bike ride up to Tongwynlais area has some nice places, if you have the means to get up to the Brecon beacons and Snowdonia then that's a right treat!

Hi! I live in Blaenau gwent, is there anywhere within this region you recommend me hunting? I’ve tried using mindat but I’m struggling to find any good spots!

@MatthewRoberts-MrInertia

10 ай бұрын

possible occurrences at Cwmtillery Reservoir

@ukgemhunters

10 ай бұрын

Try the coal tips near you, you will find it in the iron stone on the tips

Is this around the Merthyr area? I have been trying to find places in wales to collect minerals and mindat pointed towards Treharris, but I'm struggling to locate public land to search on. I appreciate you want to keep it secret, but any chance you can nudge me in the right direction?

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

Keep searching those old coal tips, and check for the red iron stone. There plenty of minerals near merthyr 😁

Where is this located thanks

I have a nice spot in south wales I find good quartz crystals

@ukgemhunters

2 жыл бұрын

Ah that sounds fantastic, which part of South wales

@chrisjoyce5408

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the late reply for some reason my KZread doesn't notify me when you replied

@geekgeeku9592

8 ай бұрын

​@@chrisjoyce5408what's the location?

@chrisjoyce5408

8 ай бұрын

Rhandirmyn lead mines place called crystal mountain by the locals

What did you say it was Silorite..?

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

Siderite

How do you clean quartz I may of found up snowdonia 😂

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest dish soap, or a little bit of Citric acid, you can use harsh acids but you need to have a lot of ppe

@MatthewRoberts-MrInertia

10 ай бұрын

tooth brush, diamond file, carbide sand paper, 1000 grit, lapping wheel etc

Your voice sounds exactly like my brother. Not seeing a face it could literally be him 😄 He lives in Paignton

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I'm originally from Essex and moved around the country alot so its not a solid accent

@crystalagate07

Жыл бұрын

@@ukgemhunters well you've definitely picked up a West Country twang lol

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

@@crystalagate07 Hahaha I think that's a compliment 😆

@crystalagate07

Жыл бұрын

@@ukgemhunters I'm loving watching your videos. Thank you for helping to educate me on this fascinating hobby.

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

@@crystalagate07 that's ok, I'm glad your enjoying the videos, hopefully get some new ones done soonish. So much going on in life its crazy😆

Hello iv just found the place on your video and IV found some interesting rocks could you give me any tips please to identify them live locally thank you

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

A good website is mindat, you can search by locality. If its the same place as the video the main minerals are quartz, siderite, millerite and dolomite

@davidmckenzie4895

Жыл бұрын

@@ukgemhunters wow thx for reply and information maybe see you up there one day thx again

@ukgemhunters

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmckenzie4895 yes definitely, I'm always around that area every few months visiting family

@davidmckenzie4895

Жыл бұрын

@@ukgemhunters good news thx really hope we meet and thx for reply

@davidmckenzie4895

Жыл бұрын

Hello again iv found some new rocks near the place you show on video one is large round agate and another doing my own research online very amateurish is mammoth tooth do you know place I can get more advice please and thx for giving me brilliant hobby

Sea sick 😫 🤒 use a tripod mate