- How do you know an area even has opals........
- did ou find this spot out of one of your books? which one ?
- you are great sir.but raw opal needs some palish.i dont know howmuch it worth there but in india one fine grade opal worth Rs3000 or more.dont convert in dollars coz its not stable.there's always up downs.
- @flagold how much money are worth those in the bucket, shown at the end
- I have a picture of one I just cut (youtube won't post the direct link) at: golddredger(dot)com look for the forum link, and scroll down to Matt's Treasure . . . and it is in the Opals II discussion. The opals range the full gamut from fire to individual stones with precious streaks through them, but in the main, gem quality fire opal, with the clear yellow (usually found only at the tips of the red opal nodules). Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated.
- ur the man, thanks
- I think you do, where there was water. The question is, can you get to them (overburden). If you look on the hillsides where there's runoff, you've a good chance of spotting it, and the trick seems to be to not get so high as to be above the ancient level of water, or hot springs (opal flows downward from there). Good luck -- a lot of geologic time periods to pick from in your area!
- Hi Matt, Great information you are putting up. Sharing the wealth shall we say? I'm sure there is more than enough wealth (for those who can get off of their butts) to share. I think I'm going to have a go at a slowly eroding hillside that feeds into a major river in BC. Every year there is new exposure and a new crop of semi precious gemstones. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
- awesome video Matt thanks. Does the 1872 mining law apply in Maryland? Because the Rangers kick us off State park land for sluicing in the creeks and streams...especially where they know the gold is.
- Utah has excellent gold actually. It is one if the highest ranking states in gold recovered, largely in part to Kenecott. If your going to try your hand at sluice boxing i recommend Mineral Basin in AF canyon. Other sites are the henry mountains, currant creek, the green river, and almost any tributary of the colorado. However, the bigger rivers contain very very fine gold and its very difficult to recover. While difficult it still contains $75-100 per yard of material in concentrate locations.
- You are most welcome - these videos on prospecting were made to pass on tips and techniques to a new generation. Very best of luck to you and yours in the field.
- I found white precious opal in oregon, I'll trade spots with you
- You're great!!!!!
- The law is supported by banker, who what to stop public gold mining. protect you rights, support the 1776 U.S. constitution. it ONLY your freedom. All of your video are Very intelligent. God bless and keep up the good work. :)
- Fantastic video, I watched from beginning to end...stunning scenery, lots of fresh air and sunshine! Thanks very much for sharing with us.
- Another woderful vid. thanks
- No, never melted an opal, only gold. Prospecting can support a person and family, especially if you have a skill to take the rough product and turn it into something, many have done it for centuries. I never give any dollar amounts as everyone's outcome is different depending on many many factors, many have undoubtedly took these skills and used them in other fields as well (as I have also).
- What is the best gold you would reccomend that is under 300 dollars?
- The 1872 mining law applies to all Federal land. The founders of the country put that law into place so you would have a way to extract minerals and metals which added to the strategic foundation of America. Hopefully, you would patent and turn the land into private land and pay taxes, further funding the government. It is a new age fad that public lands are only for neoprene clad bicyclists. Please vote out those attempting to change or weaken the 1872 mining law -- they are taking freedom.
- Matt, Great footage! Sitting here in my recliner in Atlanta it is a pleasure to watch the adventure. Reminds of the days as a kid in Ohio hunting for arrowheads. I will keep my eyes and ears open regarding the protection of that Mining law. Thanks, Jack
- I have not been, but many others have and made some great videos. IMO, you don't go for the gold (there's plenty of that here) you go for the trip and experience. The soil conditions in Australia are extreme, requiring a different kind of metal detector in their goldfields than VLF - you'll need a pulse (Minelab, Infinium, Whites, etc.) targeted for the job at hand. Luckily, the U.S. has very little of their kind of extreme ground.
- Thanks again for another fine and informative video Matt! You're having too much fun! I envy you! Do you find opal in most volcanic areas? Any areas in the Pacific Norwest that you know of?
- Anyone know of good spots in Utah?
- FanTAStic video (all your videos are). Do these opals polish up to look like Australian ones?
- minersville is a good spot or beaver utah
- Matt, I live in the four-corners area in New Mexico. Any opals around here? I see many rocks here that look similar. Or any other prescious stones around here youve heard of? By the way, you are not only kind, but an inspiration, and hero of sorts to folk like me. ~Kevin~
- As usual, another great 'how-to' video! I for one am very grateful that you share your knowledge and great experiences with all of us... I know it has to be great fun, but sometimes very hard work. Thank you Matt!! :-) David... (blumtn)
- You Rule!
- thanks for the videos im thankful because i didnt have a dad to teach me and my uncle who was allot like you passed before i was able to learn from him. hopefully my son and daughters will want to learn from me in time. again thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thanks Matt! You just keep knockin' them out of the park! faaus