Kidz Rocks Mining Videos

Hornblende is unique in the mineral kingdom because its crystal formation occurs in two different directions. In other words, the crystals on the same specimen grow in two directions. With its unique crystal shape, rich greenish black color and unique luster hornblende is always is nice addition to your prized mineral collection. Kidz Rocks has located a very high quality deposit of hornblende in Sand Canyon that we mine for all of you to enjoy. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

In the mid-1800's significant gold and copper deposits were discovered in the Soledad Canyon area of Los Angeles County. It became known as the "Soledad Mining District" and the mining town of Ravenna, CA was born. Ravenna was short lived when the mining did not prove profitable and it is long gone today but the town of Acton is a stones throw from where Ravenna once stood. </p><p>There were countless small mining operations throughout the area with a few mines that became very large and profitable. One of the early copper ore deposits discovered was in an area called Barrel Springs and the Palm Mine was one of the larger mining operations. Kidz Rocks has explored dozens of the old mines in the region and the Palm Mine produces the nicest copper ore specimens of all of them. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

During the middle of the nineteenth century California experienced a vast influx of new residents, many of whom were driven by the desire to strike it rich by discovering a vast fortune in gold mineral deposits or the "black gold" of oil. Another "gold," considered by some as "white gold" and perhaps not as well known as the first two, existed in the form of a mineral by the name of borax. Borax, boric acid, and other compounds of boron were utilized a century ago for everything ranging from medicinal purposes, food preservation, glass blowing, cleaning and even personal grooming.

Sand Canyon area of Southern California is a mineral rich region containing mica, feldspar, hornblende, pyroxenite, tourmaline, garnet and a host of other minerals. Kidz Rocks discovered a deposit of pyroxenite that contains high concentrations of magnetite. One of the rare few mineral specimens that a magnet will stick to it which always fascinates young children who are collecting and learning about geology. Magnetite is also a powerful metaphysical healing mineral. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

Exploring the Malibu Lake area a few years ago we stumbled across just one huge boulder in the creek bed that had veins of nice beige calcite running through it. We extracted a few hundred pounds out of that one boulder and all of you have enjoyed purchasing that material. This year we have explored the hillsides above the creek and have located the source of the calcite. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

I cannot emphasize first and foremost to always be safe when out hiking and especially when hunting rocks. Even the small things you would never think of like having a small zip lock bag in your backpack with dish soap in case you or your children accidentally touch a stinging nettle plant. Wow, did I find out the hard way about that one! My finger was burning for 2 days but if I had some dish soap to put on it as soon as I touched the plant it would have immediately prevented the burn on my finger. Stinging nettle has an acid oil on it that dish soap immediately removes. Here is a video covering all of the equipment and safety procedures I follow every time I go out hiking and mining. Whether you are just going for a hike to a well known and well visited place or venturing into the rugged mountains, this video contains good tips and great advise for everyone. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

Beginning as early as 1916 it was discovered that the west slope of the Greenhorn Mountains of Kern County, CA contained scheelite deposits which is a tungsten ore. The mining in the region ended in the 1950's. Along with these scheelite deposits you can find grossular garnet, epidote, calcite, quartz. pyrrhotite, pyrite and chalcopyrite. Over the last 3 years and after countless hours of exploration we have located deposits of very nice grossular garnet, white calcite and blue calcite which are available for sale on our store. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC

The Mojave Desert of California is a vast region with countless types of mineral deposits. Near the town of Mojave there is a well known mountain called Gem Hill that contains red agate, green opal and purple agate among other minerals. On our most recent mining trip we discovered the highest quality material we have even seen come out of that location. It is top grade red agate and deep green opal swirl together in stripes and patterns that is absolutely gorgeous. Shop all of Kidz Rocks great rock, mineral and crystal products on our Ebay, Etsy or Amazon stores. Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/kidzrocksinc Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzRocks Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/RockYourChakra/Homepage/page/0822204C-A7E7-432D-90DF-C11DE0EE09AC