Agate Dad

Let’s cut open a Lake Superior agate and find out if this one is a stud or a dud! Im using my 10” lapidary saw to cut this agate, the saw is linked below! https://linktr.ee/AgateDad In this throwback Thursday episode, we cut Josh’s agate for him! This “throwback Thursday” video and new shorter square/verticals format is a new idea for our YouTube channel so let me know what you think of it! #lapidary #agatedad #agate

Here is a piece of coprolite, a fossilized piece of.. well.. poop. Big thanks to @MarlainaAtkins for gifting me this beautiful treasure, go subscribe to her channel! #agatedad #coprolite #fossil

Agatized coral geode from Florida! #agatedad #geode #fossil

I found this Lake Superior thunder egg on the North Shore of Lake Superior! Dunking it in water to show off those beautiful details! #thunderegg #agatedad

Let's take a look at our 2022 ROCKHOUNDING and LAPIDARY season! We had so much fun finding, cutting, and polishing so many treasures! I also share a fun announcement at the end of the video :) Thanks for an amazing year and I look forward to 2023! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) In 2022 we found many Lake Superior agates along Minnesota's North Shore, we explored beaches, rivers, creeks, and random spots. We also found many different Minnesota minerals! On top of that we cut many agates from our region as well as around the world! We cut fossils and other minerals including: ammonites, thunder eggs, stromatolites, agatized coral, and amazing specimens like oolitic ironstone jasper! Thanks for an amazing year and I look forward to 2023! *Anyone who is cutting any material with a lapidary saw should read their equipments instruction manual before use and perform proper safety guidelines.* #rockhounding #lapidary #agatedad #minerals #fossils #gemstones #geology

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I added a new piece to my mineral display shelf... It's not a mineral but also something I am a big fan of, Star Wars! I got a Mandalorian Lego head thing and added it to the shelf. I'm not big into legos but I think these display heads are pretty sweet! #agatedad #minerals #StarWars #legostarwars #legos

Lace agate from Missouri, gifted to me by @dustinfindsrocks #minerals #agatedad #agate

I sometimes wish this was actually possible, this is obviously a joke. Agates and other stones cannot be uncut, there has been a bunch I wish I could uncut though, or at least cut a different direction. #lapidary #agatedad #agate

Let's go on our very last agate hunt of 2022! This rockhounding adventure took place on the North Shore of amazing Lake Superior. It was the coldest agate hunt I have ever been on... -6F .. and that's without windchill! Help support this video by liking, commenting, and sharing! Thanks for an amazing year! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CKG SCOOPS -- Use code AGATEDAD for 10% off your order #agatedad #rockhounding #agate #beach #explore #wilderness #outdoors

I show the final stage of polishing (8000 grit wheel) and the results of this polished Australian agate! #lapidary #agatedad #agate

I found an awesome skip-an-atom agate on the shores of Lake Superior! #agate #agatedad #rockhounding #lakesuperioragate

I went on a short and windy rock hunt on the North Shore of Lake Superior (Minnesota) and found some beach treasures! #rockhounding #agatedad #lakesuperior #treasures

Let's go agate hunting the day after a BLIZZARD ends! All those waves pushed up a lot of rocks and left us a bunch of beautiful Lake Superior agates. Lake Superior rockhounding is always so fun in winter! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) #rockhounding #agatedad #lakesuperior #agates #geology #gemstones #gemhunter

A beautiful root beer quartz crystal formation with lace agate on the sides. Gifted to me from @dustinfindsrocks #crystals #agate #agatedad

I found this beautiful beach agate on the North Shore of Lake Superior! #agatedad #agate #rockhounding #beach #gemstones #minerals #lakesuperior

This is such a beautiful agate from Australia! Thanks to Dan for this, I am thinking of giving this a 360 degree polish around all the banded faces! What do you think? #agate #agatedad #minerals #australia #gemstones

Let's grind the husk off an agate nodule from Australia and see what is hiding inside! We use our 8" CabKing to expose beautiful bands, then polish it! Check out our CabKing lapidary unit here: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) #lapidary #agatedad #agate #cabking #polish #geology #minerals #nodules

I polished a petoskey stone on my 8" cabking unit! The full story can be seen here https://youtu.be/A6jJJyPIZB8 Check out my cabking here: https://linktr.ee/AgateDad #lapidary #agatedad #petoskey #fossils

I received a discover pack from @DigDiveDiscover and inside it was a lot of amazing sharks teeth! The biggest one being a megalodon sharks tooth!! Rick and Henry have put together regular "Discover Packs" and "Prime Discover Packs" that contain amazing sharks teeth and are selling them on their Etsy store. Check them out here and use code "AGATEDAD" to save 10% on your pack! https://www.etsy.com/shop/digdivediscover?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1273923809 Follow Rick and Henry below: Rick @DigDiveDiscover Henry https://www.instagram.com/sciencesadler/ -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) #fossils #agatedad #megalodon #sharks

I have never worked opals before.. I want to attempt making a cabochon out of this but am afraid to at the moment. The color bar looks very thin and could be ruined by this attempt.. What do you think? #Opal #agatedad

These amazing crystals, agates and other minerals were sent to me from @dustinfindsrocks and I had the memorable experience to open these treasures with my family. I was so excited about this box that I decided to make an "unboxing" video of these crystals and agates. I also wanted to take the chance to share Dustin's finds since they are so remarkable! Please go check out his channel and subscribe! -- SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/c/agatedad?sub_confirmation=1 Help support our channel by becoming a member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXGbf13yNPDgZStw4ReBaw/join *TOP 5 ROCKHOUNDING VIDEOS* Unexpected Find at New Rockhounding Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEmmDeS3A1M&t=142s Finding Lake Superior Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQpaJV-Fkfg&t=561s Finding a BIG Lake Superior Agate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6dL-SkRI6I&t=431s Rockhounding an Unpicked Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVz104W-sk&t=666s Finding Amethyst on South Shore beach (WI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74kOskcAM4&t=118s *TOP 5 LAPIDARY VIDEOS* Are These Agates?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1eX-X8myA What's Inside Porphyry??: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw2ayOj5yjw&t=43s Cutting Galaxy Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSVG-iSzQ&t=31s Slabbing RARE Bullseye Jasper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_H05Ibxi0&t=315s Cutting Agates w/ Tile Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1n0YCUeUVg&t=193s -- ALL AGATE DAD LINKS -- https://linktr.ee/AgateDad (Info on links shared below) -- CABKING -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- HI-TECH DIAMOND - LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT -- Use code AGATEDAD to save 10% (excluding machines, extended warranties, and gift cards) -- CKG SCOOPS -- Use code AGATEDAD for 10% off your order #crystals #agates #agatedad #geology

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