Jade Hunting, How to "Identify" and "Test" Jade!
Jade hunting on the Mighty Fraser river in British Columbia, Canada. In this video I spend an afternoon looking for jade on one of my Fraser River Jade claims. I find many pieces that could be Jade (Nephrite) or could be serpentine. I then take them home and run them through 3 tests to determine if it is in face BC Jade or just gem serpentine.
Nephrite is the mineral name for what we all know as Jade.
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Honestly who doesn’t like digging through rocks seeing what kind of interesting rocks you can find
I fish the Fraser area , and when it's slow, or I'm letting the hole cool down, I look for rocks.
I like pet rocks lol
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I have a collection 😂👍🏻
There's this guy I see at the gas station sometimes and that's all he talks about. Rocks... "I'm looking for rocks son" I've never actually seen him find any though.
When I was a kid, I used to find smooth green pebbles in the beach and always thought they could be jade. As I got older I realized what they were, they were glass pieces of Heineken bottles which people had thrown into the sea and the edges smoothed out by the waves and surf 😅
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Some jade is jadeite it isn’t only nephrite. Also jade from different parts of the world have different qualities and colors. You can tell where the jade came from. My favorite jade is Guatemalan jadeite. I find a lot of jade where I live. Serpentine that is put under enough heat and pressure turns into jade so you can find transitionary rocks with serpentine and jade.
Your knowledge rocks
One of my favorite all time necklaces was a doughnut of transitional rock that was serpentine on one side and jade with pretty bluish inclusions on the other side
Are you in Guatemala?
My Grandpa had a black jade mine when I was a kid. I was always amazed at the jewelry my mom would make from the rough she started with.
My husband thinks he's suddenly expert at this new hobby because he views pretty much all your videos. In reality he's a newly hatched beginner at treasure hunting. Well, he's mentioned everything he's learned from your teachings, including the rock lick identifying trick. The problem is we live in Central Cali, which, as you prob know, has a big homeless population problem. Well on this last treasure hunt adventure he took me up towards Yosemite area and he was doing this rock licking trick test (which I found gross, plus the river was right next to us) but Dan Hurd does it like this, so licking away he did. If the rock was different, he picked up and ran that tongue over the rock. Only in one of those odd findings, he picked up this hard pebble shape dry human shit! I've have n-e-v-e-r, everrr in my life laughed so much like that day.!! My abs were literally sore the following day from laughing my ass off at my husbands sight. His look and reaction was, I don't even know, but it was priceless; a frozen deer in pure disgust. I roared in laughter, as he just froze and watched my uncontrolled amusement at the very thought of him licking the human made rock. He must of washed his mouth countless times that day. Without question, his rock licking days over...😂🤣. Its too much of a gamble over CA. But a big THANK YOU for contributing to that unforgettable moment. He's still in recovery of his rock licking trauma..😂😂😁👍
That is absolutely hilarious 😂
Hahahah one of the best comments I have ever read. Your delivery of the story is great. Laughed so much
I dont think I could kiss my again husband after that
Imagine willingly living in such a hell-hole.
poor man, developed petraphobia
I shed a small tear whenever I saw you chucking a few beautiful, huge pieces of flint/chert out of the way.
This dude is a wizard of rocks. I learned something new at every minute
wow, it's crazy finding quality Jade like only to realize that it's too big for you to carry back
Verifying Jade has always been a fine line for a lot of rockhounds.Your procedure was very well defined. Awesome job!
"I lick rocks" would make a good t-shirt!😂 Thanks for another interesting and informative episode! I'm gonna be looking a lot more closely at the riverbank the next time I'm camping along the Fraser!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
and another t-shirt "so many things are difficult with one hand!" 10:02
Licking rocks could be deadly. You don't know what is on or in the material.
You need to loosen up a bit.
@@scottimusgarrett15 NO! Either be accurate or just don't even.
@@scottimusgarrett15 I could drink the water right out of the Fraser River. Licking rock probably safe too. I live by some of the dirtiest Rivers around. You don't want to lick rock from East River, Hudson or the Passaic. I wish I could post some pictures. It's your choice. I like the idea of the shirt don't get me wrong but we both know what idiots people can be.
One of the best rockhounding videos I've watched in a while. Love the passion and the shared knowledge.
The most interesting, informative video I've watched in awhile. Caught my interest. Thank you. Look forward to watching more.
As a kid I wanted to a rock hound. Love watching you find these beautiful treasures. God bless you and your family.
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hey guess what i am 8 and i am a rockhound i have a good location its in my backyard and i already found sappires
Anyone else just itching to shake off winter and get out into nature? After the two years we’ve just endured, freedom beckons. Thanks Dan for all you do for us.
I watched this because my neighbour does jade hunting sometimes. I'm glad that I learn something new today.
Sir, you just earned a subscription with your incredible and genuine enthusiasm.
Wow.. I really appreciate seeing the specific gravity test, and all the hardness information on jade.. I learned something today.. a great day 👍🏼 thank you
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Dude, you're clearly well versed and understand what you're speaking on, plus you make your videos entertaining, definitely earned my subscription today. Stay awesome.
I swear c I watched your videos couple times and learned more from you than probly 10 other videos about jade. Thank you.
I was amazed by your energy. Thanks for the practical information.
The pinging of the jade at 13:21… 😱😱😱 What an amazing technique to identify those specimens! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks as always for sharing the journey with us, Dan!
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I didnt hear the metallic ringing when he first explained the sound test - your timestamped one is insane in how clearly we can hear that metallic ringing!
I really struggled to hear a difference. was that just the camera mic not picking it up?
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@@bartbetnar5860 Listen after the 'clack' it rings on.
Quality videos every single time. You're so educative! I love how down to earth you are and kind in your teachings.
I’m in Alaska and I just started looking for jade. This is really helpful I’m definitely gonna use it as a reference. Thanks for making the video!
'hello, 'where is this stone from?
مرحبا بك عدنا في المغرب في هناك الأحجار الكريمة في واد السبو نواحي مدينة فاس وفي جنوب المغرب
I loved rock hunting in Alaska when we would fly in to fish I would spend more time looking for rocks. I ended up taking a geology course at Uni there. Great class, had field trips to identify rocks and structures.
I am in Alaska, and I have found so much jade, amber, etc. Nice to see a fellow Alaskan rockhound in here!
Thank you for this informative video! I have been drawn to green rocks while agate picking, and have been trying to sort and identify my greens. This will be so helpful!
Congratulations on all your success Dan! It's great to see you living your dream instead of being stuck at school!
I just love your attitude, man. Anytime I’m having a hard time I come watch some of your videos and they cheer me right up. Thanks as always, dude!
I just found your channel. How do you cut your rocks/what equipment do you use? I have always liked rocks. Thanks for sharing. I think my favorite one in this video is the one that was orange/blue marbled and the last jade rock. Thanks for sharing and be blessed 🙌
I've really become a fan. My husband and I like rockhounding. Mostly because we like sitting in the dirt. I really appreciate the vicarious pleasure we recieve watching you and your family prospect.
Jadeite is an aluminum-rich pyroxene, while nephrite is a magnesium-rich amphibole
I only understood about 29% of that statement, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to google some fresh terminology. Thanks!
@@stevenopolis3155 just nod and smile and pretend you understand 😂
Quite different mineralogically, but comercially can be found as same. Be careful.
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Yep, and in the case of Canadian jade it's really nephrite. Still great material to work with and not as hard as jadeite to carve.
I’ve never watched any video on prospecting before, I’m a hardcore gamer and this came up in my algorithm and now I’m going to binge watch these. They’re so informative, you got a new fan 💖
Love all the details you sprinkle in all your vids! Thanks so much!
You're welcome Gina, are you swagger?
Extremely talented 👏 - so full of info - Your a great 👍 teacher Thank you Mike from Boston
I'm really glad I came across your channel. I have gained a lot more interest in rocks that I thought I would have before. I don't live anywhere near a place where I could find Jade but if I do take on a side hobby or even a career off of finding valuable metals, gemstones, and rocks, then I can be sure about telling the difference between Jade and a few of the other rocks you have found such as Serpentine. Thank you.
I will probably never do this and yet I find myself so drawn to watching this. Thank you for the video.
Just found your channel today it was very educational as well as entertaining good for you keep up the excellent work and thank you for the knowledge
This is great content brother. Keep it up. This was so interesting to watch! Definitely a subscriber
This is one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on jade. I love it.
Another great edumactionalishly fun video Dan I'm saving this one for future reference. Thanks Dan, you do the world great👍
One of the best explanations ever I see on the youtube 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
My Subscription earned today 🙌 😃 Great video! Loved watching . Thanks for all of the insight and techniques ❤
30 seconds in and I'm hooked by your enthusiasm.
Dan this was incredibly educational. Much appreciated 👍
As a non-rock nerd I found your explanation lucid, informative & entertaining. TY
My favorite was the mottled Jade, thanks Dan for sharing.
Love watching your videos and learning how to identify different rocks. Your passion of rocks is definitely on full display.
Hello Dan, New to your channel. I must say that your videos are so entertaining and informative. I first learned about panning for gold when I was about 5 years old. I learned from my uncle who is a mineralogist and fly’s all over the world finding hot spots. Over the years I have gotten better when I would go out to visit him in Colorado. Loved to pan for the gold, wish I lived out there cause I would do it every day. Well at least for now I can get my fix watching you. Keep up the good work and thanks for your knowledge.
This is MY Kind of hobby I appreciate the tips & tricks in testing & identifying ❤
just got interested in Jade and your video has been recommended. I was really entertained and got to know more about Jade in just one video. I was sold and clicked subscribe right away!
Hi Dan, love the videos keep em coming bud. Thanks for sharing the info. Love learning everyday. Stay safe and be well. Strength and Honor...
Love your videos Dan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and letting us southerners live vicariously through you. You are in heavenly land up there.
Hi Dan Great day as always! I just wanna thank you for sharing your knowledge to us viewers. I knew the 1st time i saw your video I need to subscribe on your channel.
First time seeing this guy but I love the energy and passion on what he doin. I’ll subs and ring the bell
Love it Big Dan! Always making the best of it!
You always get a thumbs up from me Dan... Your vids are informative and entertaining! Love ya Brother, and keep getting after it.
I just picked up some stones in the pnw. Looking forward to testing them now! Thanks for the info!
Never throw your goldpan in the creek, first rule of prospecting... 🚬 Never give up and just go home... 🚬🚬 Way to go Dan..thank you for sharing. 👍 Your knowledge and example, more valuable than any scholarship. 🚬
i just came across your channel and I was very interested in what you do, but what I like the most is the view of the river and how calm and quiet it is, so peaceful. Thank for sharing I have learned a lot from this one video. In Hawaii there isn't much to look for here other than shells on the beach, which is fun and like you gets us out in the sun. I wouldn't mind hunting for rocks there or fishing or just having a picnic so peaceful, you are a lucky man....
Sooo i have an idea about getting that huge jade Boulder at least to a place where your quad was. It involves an inner tube from a big tire, a rope, some wood and gravity. Roll big rock to waters edge. Use 2 planks/rope to tie the wood at ground level on each side and lift it with multiple people. Set it on the tube connecter to a top, drag it up river using water. Then do the same thing with the wood planks to get it on the quad/sled behind it. Or feather and wedge it to get it up the hill after its on the beach. Either way its definitely doable. Because I really really wanna see what's in it
i love your energy so refreshing
You made me smile today.😊 Loved the video. I learnt alot.👍
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Very interesting and educational, Dan! I enjoy your style and I'm never bored cuz you make learning easy. Between you and Klesh(nice), I've learned quite a bit about many things I didn't realize I was interested in. Being an outdoorsman and science nerd, you guys definitely keep me excited for new videos! Til next time, old friend... ...bye✌️😎
Thanks for doing the specific gravity thing, it was really cool!
Fantastic Video! Really liked you showing the testing of the Jade. Good to know for us newbies.
Dan, you are the man. I'm always learning something on your channel. Thank you Dan. 👍
This video just got recommend to me, never was into geology, this might be my gateway! Great video!
Gorgeous piece! your work is very impressive!!!!
We're planning a Whidbey trip for jade soon, thanks for this amazing video!!
Thanks for sharing Dan! Yet another entertaining and informative one. Not that I'll ever be a prospector, but still pretty cool.
So much to learn regarding rocks! Nice to see, hear, and figure out the difference between what is Serpentine and what is Jade! Thanks Teacher!!! 😉✔
My Man, if I could, I would be there with you hauling back all those large rocks you couldn't take. I spent a lot of time licking rocks as an archaeologist, this was definitely bringing back all the good times. I will be hitting up your shop sometime and I wish you the best. Good Hunting!
Enjoyed watching you find jade. 💚
That hardness-test was really neat. Love these mineralogy-lessons.
I agree that the mottled jade has more character and just interesting to look at. As always I thoroughly enjoyed your hunt.
Really enjoyed this video, i collect a lot of serpentine and polish it up its a lovely stone to work with but i have watched the jade hunters tv show and always have been so irritated by them not explaining what the difference of how to tell the difference between jade and serpentine, you have done it in a very good video !! Thanks so much!!
Really good information, but sure would like to see some of the gold you've gotten out of the areas you're talking about. Or the finished jade would be nice.
I love this video. Just discovered your channel. You are such a good teacher. I’m going to use some of your videos in my lessons for my high school students when we get to the Geology section. Thank you. I’ve never seen the hardness/scratch test done before. And the volume measuring for density. My students are going to love doing that! You’ve inspired me. Thank you.
Thankyou so much for a very informative and educational video Dan! I laughed so hard when you licked that rock!! I enjoy your sense of humor! Beautiful pieces! Stay safe and healthy! Many blessings to you and your family!
Interesting! I had to take a couple of geology courses in college and loved them. But the specific gravity measurement they didn't show us - of course it may just be that I'm old enough not to remember that part. You have me hooked. Will definitely watch more of your videos.
Super fascinating. Great details thanks for explaining the difference in stones and how to check the translucency. Lick the science! Geology is one of the few you can lick the science. Interesting about the skin they develop. Thank you for showing the metallic ping noise jade makes
Hi Dan and hello from Arizona. Hey I just wanted to mention that there are two types of Jade, Nephrite and Jadeite. I wasn’t sure if you were aware of that or not wanted to mention it. Both types have been used in Asia with Jadeite being the most popular and Imperial Jade (jadeite) being the most expensive and most sought after. Anyway thanks for the video and happy hunting.
Thanks for the knowledge! I’m a rock hound and had very little info on jade, now I know! Thanks Dan!
First time watching I LOVE THIS MAN
I live in El Salvador, here is full of jade in our landd and rivers! Very heplfull! Thanks for that knowledge!!
A good haul. Thanks for the info. Years ago there was an article in the National Geographic about the Emperor of China's palace. The columns were of a deep red jade. Gorgeous stuff, unforgettable
Love all your videos exspecally the jade ones , I always have fever and have been gaining a huge collection! And thanks to your tips I now have an eye for jade !
I don’t think I have ever subscribed faster to anyone in my life. It took 31 seconds exactly, before I left the video and subscribed haha
Love the channel Dan been watching a long time still on top of the game
It's cool that so many regular looking river rocks are actually awesome crystals when you polish them up a bit. 💖🌟✌️
Great teacher and human being. Many thanks for this video!
Your energy got me to subscribe immediately love it!
Thanks Dan, I liked the format of this video. It was cool to see you calculate SG of the stones, very Archimedes of you. Also the stone cutting saw, is it a tile cutting saw? It'd be fun to see more of that.
Beautiful rocks, including the non Jade ultramafic. Loved that back eddy on the Fraser too.
Of course I subscribed in the first 30 seconds because the way this gentleman starts his intro
I forgot about this channel the last year or two but your channel is very wholesome still love it
A very great scientific method of testing for jade; thanks so much!
Thank you Dan, you really entertain and educate us alot.
This is the first video of yours that I've seen thank you this is very interesting
Thank you for the lessons about jade. I live in the jade state and I'm always finding all those color of rocks and I'm bring them home. Now I need equipment to break them open.
You are the man!!! I live near the Eel River in Northern California, where we have large deposits of jade. However, I was never show how to correctly identify it. So i have acquired hundreds of rocks i believed to be jade just lying around my property waiting to be properly identified. I got some work to do. Thanks YOU so much for the help and guidance.