Radical Rocks
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsWe talk about gems and minerals, rocks, lapidary, rock hounding, mining, jewelry, silversmithing, field trips, mineral identification, Gold smithing, treasure hunting, all things related to radical rocks! See our links for social media at the bottom of any one of our blogs located at radicalrocksusa.blogspot.com
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DeeDeeite a new gemstone& more
March 02, 2024 16:36 - 34 minutes - 16.5 MBDeeDeeite this is a new gemstone discovery. Also, we talk about Beach Mining in Oregon. Also we talk about the historical mining Districk of green water. Also re-discovered mineral from Arizona and much more thank you for stopping bye thank you for liking and subscribing check out our YouTube videos just check in radicalrocks or radicalrocks USA on social media and you should be able to find us until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.
Cripple Creek, gold, rush, and more
January 27, 2024 07:45 - 28 minutes - 13.7 MBToday we talk about the fabulous cripple Creek Colorado gold rush. We also talk about. What can you do if there’s no rocks in your area does Rockhound? And more thanks for stopping by and remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.
All about Larimar Gemstone
November 27, 2023 02:34 - 21 minutes - 10.4 MBToday we talk all about Larimar gemstone, this unique blue Gemstone found only in the Dominican republic looks like the Caribbean ocean, We talk about all the different varieties and types and variations how to spot a fake how to Cabochon rough Larimar gemstone. Stay tuned for the YouTube video on Larimar on the Radicalrocks channel. Join our radicalrocks group at MeWe.com on X it’s Radicalrocksusa on Rumble it’s the same. Thanks for stopping by and remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify!
Quick update
October 13, 2023 06:58 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBQuick update. Find us at MeWe.com @radicalrocks or at Rumble @radicalrocksusa or YouTube look for Radical Rocks thank you until next time remember Rockhound’s don’t die, we petrifie!
Silversmithing how to guide
August 01, 2023 22:40 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAll about silversmithing. From the tools, the techniques and materials to design to the history & sustainability. Silversmithing is a natural progression of the Lapidary arts for most hobbyist in Lapidaries. Today’s special edition goes in depth on this subject. Thanks for stopping. Bye until next time remember Rockhound’s belt die, we petrify.
Rockhounding spots & variety episode
July 19, 2023 20:59 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBToday we talk about rockhounding and Washinton, Michigan New, Hampshire, Wyoming, Canada we talk about mineral discoveries in the Netherlands Sweden, some gold mine stories fossil the news, meteorite news, and so much more, until next time, remember die the Petrify. See us at Radical Rocks YouTube or at MeWe. Come @radicalrocks
All About Jade
July 03, 2023 17:57 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAll about Jade. We go into the culture and history and craftsmanship of Jade. We talk about where you can find Jade in the world where you can find Jade in the United States of America. We talk about how to cut and polished jade I want to thank you all for tuning in and subscribing and liking and sharing. Check us out on social media until next time. Remember Rockhound’s don’t die we petrify.
All about Lapidary.
June 21, 2023 16:58 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThe special edition is all about Lapidary talk a little bit about Lapidary history we talk about the art of Lapidary we talk about the different types of Gemstones and rocks Lapidary, we talk about preparing the Gemstones Lapidary we talk about equipment for Lapidary. We talk about the techniques for Lapidary we talk about polishing for Lapidary. We talk about safety and maintenance for Lapidary equipment. We talk about Lapidary as a hobby or as a business. Thank you please let others know ab...
All About Geodes
June 13, 2023 05:17 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAll about Geodes, how they form, were they are found. The types of geodes, minerals of geodes, how to collect geode, and places to hunt for geodes. Long discussion all about geodes, then 5 famous mining towns of Colorado, new dinosaur discovered in Utah. Agate area in Michigan. Thanks for joining us until next time. Remember, Rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
How to Start Rockhounding.
June 06, 2023 05:22 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWe talk about being Rockhound. Whether you’re new to rockhounding or are you been Rockhound in for a while there’s some good tips to pick up in this in-depth discussion of being a rockhound. So how do you start? Where do you go? What do you need? all this and much much more is covered. Thanks for stopping by until next time remember Rockhound’s don’t die, we petrify..
Fortification Agate.
May 31, 2023 04:29 - 49 minutes - 45 MBToday we get right into the discussion at fortification Agate. We will delve into some interesting, agate information. We will talk about different types of Agate that will be the first and main topic of today’s new format.. moving forward this format, lewd one main subject, primary part of the discussion at the conclusion of the main discussion. We were going to the news which may cover rocks minerals Lapidary, fossils and Mining or gold mining. I hope you enjoy your new format. Please reach...
Swedish Gemstones, Heterogeite & More
May 23, 2023 03:21 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBHeterogenite mineral, fools gold ammonite. Greenstone pendants of New Zealsnd, Amblygonite. Gold & Gold mine stories. Swedish Gems. Fossils, Rubies Diamonds & more! Thanks for stopping by until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Ruby in Zoisite, Colbaltoan & more!
May 16, 2023 02:59 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHow to cut Ruby in Zoisite. Colbaltoan, Spherocolbaltite, and other rare Colbalt minerals. Illinois hidden volcano. The sell of the Yukon. Mars book. Linarite mineral, Dino’s gold mines and more. Thanks for stopping by until next time. Remember, Rockhound’s don’t die we petrify.
Gems of King Charles Crown, & more!
May 09, 2023 01:52 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBToday we have a huge episode. We talk about the Rusty gold in the Tucson Mountains King Charles crown all the gemstones that are in it. Also, we talk about the mineral Bronchantite. We talk about five extinct creatures that have been found we talk about the god of death dinosaur we talk about Polychrome jasper cave onyx. We have gold mining stories, gold mining towns, and so much more. thank you for liking subscribing sharing.
Cutting Gems, Neptunite, & more !
May 01, 2023 21:12 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBToday we talk about, Neptunite. Also, we talk about how to start cutting gems. Biggest diamond found in 300 years.. the pot of gold mine in central Nevada. Viking fashion.. Fossils, the most valuable gemstones for Birthstones, and so much more! Thanks for tuning in until next time I remember Rockhound’s don’t die we petrify
Chlorite Jade, & much more!
April 25, 2023 02:13 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBToday we talk about collecting rocks at Lavic Siding, Calico, Rainbow Ledge, & Sheep Springs. We talk about Anglesite. Talk about the gold mining rush in Australia. Chlorite Jade” Saraphinite. We have another prospectors story.. and so much more thanks for stopping by, until next time. Remember, Rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Lemon Turquoise, Demantoid & more.
April 18, 2023 02:28 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHappy geologists day today we talk about Frankenstein mineral Edward Scissorhands dinosaur, Demantoid, and Lemon Turquoise, we also talk about a couple gold mines, and I share a story from a real gold miner. A diamond within a diamond, and even more., thanks for tuning in until next time. Remember, Rockhound’s Don’t die they petrify.
Easter, rocks and fossils & more !
April 11, 2023 01:50 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBToday we talk about Easter rocks gemstones fossils oh, Orbicular bloodstone, jasper, and others related to Easter. We also talk about fossil hunting on the beach we talk about going back to the moon we talk about gold history of Goldfield, Nevada. We talked about two Minerals Magnetite and Kleenanite. Thank you for liking subscribing and sharing join our social media. You can find us on all sorts of social media, just type in radicalrocks or radicalrocks USA. We’ve got Facebook group me we gr...
Natrozippeite, Cinnabar & More
April 04, 2023 01:39 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday we talk about Cinnabar crystals and minerals. We talk about a field trip to rainbow ledge. Natrozippeite general discussion APRIL Gemstone, a nine-year-old discovers a Fossil and astroids approaching the Earth outback Jasper water on the moon and so much more thank you for stopping bye until next time remember Rockhound Stone die they petrify.
Asparagus Stone, Velvet Obsidian & More
March 29, 2023 04:46 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe best rockhounding spots in the USA . Beaver fossils giant wombat too! Apple Valley stromatolite jasper, Gold Stripe Kaleidoscope jasper, Rare Velvet Obsidian, asparagus, stone, apatite, calcite, gold mine & more! Thanks for stopping. Bye until next time. Remember, Rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Confetti Chrysoprase, Getchellite & more
March 21, 2023 02:05 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBeautiful confetti chrysoprase. Red Getchellite. Giant zebra fossil prints, lucky gemstones. Gold mine rich Idaho gold claim. Cabbing gold ore. Big ugly Diamond. Agates on the beaches of Oregon. And more. Thanks for stopping by, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify!
Shattuckite, Jade, Giant Ant & More
March 16, 2023 05:32 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBShattuckite, beautiful blue mineral and something gemstone, a giant ant fossil, gold mine conversion, Wyoming, Jade, the rainbow River is filled with gemstones, and more, thanks for stopping by, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Stepite, Strengite, Rocks & More
March 06, 2023 23:43 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBRare minerals Stepite and Strengite. We have some Geode and Gem State discussions also a Dino with skin! Pink or Rubellite Tourmaline? Also Rock collecting safely in Arizona USA. And then go money story about the Empire gold mine, grass, Valley, California, USA. Thanks for stopping. Bye until next time. Remember Rockhound’s not die, they petrify.
Stolzite, Gold & Gem panning spots
February 28, 2023 05:46 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe best places to pan gems & gold. Stolzite mineral. The Quick silver rush. Gems in Magmatic rocks, fossils, chalcedony and much more! Thanks for joining me until next time remember die we petrify.
Paradamite, 3000lb Dino Poop !
February 22, 2023 05:47 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBYes a lot of great crap in this episode 3000 lbs of Dino poop! Humbug gold & silver mine. Mummified mermaid mystery solved.cat’s eye emerald. 1.5 Billon gem sale. Breccaiated jasper. Paradamite, and more. Until next time, remember Rockhound’s don’t die, they petrify
Villiaumite. Hava Ridge Jasper & More
February 14, 2023 05:52 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBToday we talk about metamorphic rocks. thrift store drink it ends up being very valuable. giant 350 pound penguin Valentine’s Day Gemstones Morganite rose Quartz. Villiaumite a interesting mineral also Hava Ridge Jasper, and more thanks for tuning in. Remember Rockhound don’t die we petrify.
Axinite, Fordite, & more.
February 07, 2023 03:58 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBGreen Ash Hills, Mule canyon. Types of Ruby Variations. Oldest fossilized brain. Big Thunder Gold. Axinite and more.till next time, thank you, & remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.
Intaglios Gems, Siderite & More !
January 31, 2023 01:48 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBSo much more ! Gold mines, Painstone, 2000 year old gems found in the drain ! Intaglios Gems. Painstone, what is Siderite ? Kokoweef cave onyx. Fossils, Spessartinr crystals & more! Thanks for stopping. Bye until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.
Dioptase, Beryl, & More !
January 24, 2023 20:17 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe biggest Pearl in the world! Blue eye beads. Dioptase. Igneous rocks. Medieval treasure. Mummified Crocodiles in Egypt. Tiffany buys last of rare Argyle pink diamonds. Beryl, and more ! Thanks you for being part of the Radical Rocks community, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Strawberry Onyx, Chisos Lost Mine & more.
January 17, 2023 00:54 - 1 hour - 57 MBChisos Mountain is in the Rio Grande area there is a lost mine trail in the history of quicksilver. Strawberry onyx we’ll talk about it in a field trip coming up where you can go find it we’ll talk about igneous rocks a massive tooth from a megalodon found by a nine-year-old. Talk about living stones the stones actually grow! I’m talking about the hodge Goldmine Herkimer diamonds and blue gems and so much more. Thanks again for stopping bye until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they p...
Trancas Geodes, Opal on Mars! & more.
January 10, 2023 03:11 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThat’s right opal on Mars! We’re gonna talk about this Gemstones it is only found in two places in the world. Will go into some depth on Arizona mines will talk about the lost uranium mine of New Zealand will talk about Dino foot prints in China gold hill in Utah we’ll talk about where to find geodes and so much more! Thanks for stopping bye liking and subscribing until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify.
Kyawthuite, Robinsonite, & More.
January 04, 2023 03:29 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBMines of Oro Del Rey. Adding value to gemstones. ET minerals found in Africa. Pegmatites of S Cal.Robinsonite, Dino findings. Kyawthuite. Boley Agates of Oklahoma, and more! Until next time, remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Vesuvianite, Xenotime, Cats Eye Jade & More.
December 28, 2022 05:45 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe largest carnivorous land mammal that ever walked the earth. Dinos feasting on mammals. Hiddenite, cat’s-eye Jade, sunstone‘s how to find them how to sell them. Zircon red zircon, yellow kunzite, xenotime, sapphire,tigers eye, unikite, vesurvianite, white topaz & more, thanks for stopping by until next time remember Rockhound‘s don’t die they Petrify.
Onyx Jasper Geodes Sunstone & More.
December 20, 2022 03:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBToday we talked about princess Beatrice vintage engagement wow ring. Real onyx. The rocks of Oregon, Sunstone, fossilized agate jasper, geodes, thunder eggs, fossil wood, obsidian. Where to find fish fossils giant wombats. And the world is saved we have located in the unlimited clean energy source. All that and more until next time thanks for stopping by and remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify
Electrum White Gold & Rhodochrosite
December 13, 2022 02:50 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBLet’s talk about white gold & Electrum. Also fossils a giant turtle in Spain, and a great find in England fossils and jewelry from 1300 years ago. Rhodochrosite were is it how do you find it. Glowing fossils & more. Thanks for joining in, until next time, remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify
Gemstones & treasure of Moses located & more.
December 06, 2022 00:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe have gemstones & Gems of Moses found! The kings crown, in the Queen‘s favorite gemstone. Two new minerals just landed on earth discovered, & more. Thanks for tuning in, Until next time remember Rockhound’s don’t die they petrify.
Ohio Flint Ridge & Cursed Gems
November 29, 2022 00:19 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThe 10 worst cursed Gems. Ohio Flint Ridge has rainbow colored gem quality material. Water rock on Mars, Make up mineral, lost gold mines of AZ, & so much more. Thanks for stopping by, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Chalcopyrite, Dumortierite & More.
November 21, 2022 21:50 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBDumortierite, Magnetite, Blue Peruvian opal. The lucky gemstone mine the gold stone property in Idaho the largest turtle crinoids, Chalcopyrite & more. Thank you for liking and subscribing until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify
Rudilated Gem Stones & more !
November 16, 2022 05:42 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBRudilated gem stones. Jadite, rare minerals found in Maine, Diamond scam in the US. Semi precious stones in Australia. And much more. Thanks for stopping by, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify.
Pyrite Sea Shells & Suns, & more!
November 10, 2022 21:23 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday I am feeling pretty crummy, I am attempting to get an episode out, so thank you for bearing with me. We’ll talk about Pyrite seashells and pyrite suns. We’ll talk about the largest emerald living fossils five legendary treasures gold mine and more. Thank you for tuning in until next time remember Rockhound‘s don’t die they petrify.
Stromatolites, Orbicular Rhyolite & more!
November 04, 2022 05:15 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBGold mines, $400 million for a can of beans? Scary Quartz & gravestones. Stromatolites. Orbicular Rhyolite. Cambodia’s first Dino fossil & more! Thanks for tuning in until next time remember Rockhound’s don’t die we petrify.
Purple Cow Agate, Dumorterite & more.
October 25, 2022 01:24 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIolite, Dumortierite, Purple Cow Agate. We talk about those gemstones purple cow agate is actually a newer discovery we’re gonna talk about massive Jim stone finding in Australia about 50 fun facts about rocks talk about a new bird discovered in Mississippi that related to the ostrich as big as a giraffe other fossil finds volcanoes on the moon Michigan’s mineral worth billions of dollars will talk about A gold mine and much much more thanks for tuning into radical rocks until next time remem...
Zoisite, Emeralds & More!
October 18, 2022 23:21 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBToday we talk about the worlds largest flawless diamond we talk about Jim stone imports from Nigeria we talk about mineral Ridge near Cleveland we go into the mineral Zoisite a beautiful Christmas type of gemstone mineral. we talk about fossils in North Dakota and Texas. Trying to plan several trips to the moon for an energy source. We talk about emeralds we talk about Iowa geodes we talk about gold mining in lick Creek and so much more thanks for tuning in remember Rockhounds don’t die we pe...
Colors of Opal, Birthstones of fall & More
October 11, 2022 04:37 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThe most beautiful pink Diamond sells for $$$. The birthstones of fall. Fossil discoveries including the Penis worm! Make money selling rocks. The color of Opals and a bit of history on the mining boom start in the Eastern Sierra of California, including Dogtown & Monoville
Myrickite, Proustite, & More!
October 05, 2022 02:05 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBOsceola mine, reptile discovered in the Arizona petrified forest. Little Chuckawalla mountain agate. Proustite. Carbonate group, Myrickite. We talk about petrified vomit the Idaho rock castles cannon ball sized fossilized eggs. And so much more thank you for tuning in for looking us up on social media just type in radical rocks, you’re gonna find us all over the place until next time remember Rockhound‘s don’t died a petrify.
Desert Gallant Treasure! (Special Edition)
September 27, 2022 03:29 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA lost treasure ship in the Southern California desert! A special edition about the untold millions in lost treasure and the stories of the account and those who claim to have seen the lost ship in the desert, millions in rare pearls are there to be found by some lucky rockhound! Thanks for tuning in, until next time, remember rockhounds don’t die we petrify!
Find gold recovery, The Crown jewels & More
September 20, 2022 04:41 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBKernite. Birthstones. Neptunite. Recovering fine gold fossils and so much more. I apologize for my technical difficulties today but thank you for tuning in until next time remember Rockhound stone die they petrify.
Agate Creek Australia, Rhodochrosite & More!
September 14, 2022 05:02 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBMoon rocks discovered gardening on the moon agate creek Australia bloody basin plume agate rhodochrosite dinosaurs fossil and more, Thanks for stopping bye until next time remember Rockhound’s don’t die we petrify.
Rat Hair Psilomelane, Stabilizing and hardening stone with vacuum & resin.
September 07, 2022 05:29 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBToday we talk about stabilizing and hardening gemstone material with resin and vacuum technique. Also Rats hair Psilomelane, we talk about how to invest in mineral specimens we talk about a Dino with skin the Ohio crystal cave the largest geode in the world the Mohs scale and a Jasper guide and so much ,thanks for tuning in, until next time remember rockhounds don’t die they petrify
Gem trips, purple gems & more!
September 01, 2022 04:39 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBGiant dinosaur found the largest in Europe. How to start a rock collection. Green men on Mars? Or maybe green minerals. Clear Creek area Sperry wash area Afton Canyon area, rockhounding trips galore. Purple gemstones rare gym stones. Gold mining story about gold it was found before the gold rush. And so much more as discussed on today as exciting episode thanks again for stopping by and remember rock hounds don’t die we petrify!