MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
San Diego’s rich gem history is mostly forgotten, but signs of its rockstar past are everywhere. Join veteran mineral dealer Thomas Nagin as he explores local geology – kayaking La Jolla’s sea caves, visiting the birthplace of kunzite, and the Pala Gem mining district, renowned for bluecap and pink tourmaline. We also visit the Gemological Institute of America and view a top mineral collector’s private collection.
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Thomas Nagin is the owner of Crystal Springs Mining & Jewelry Co. For over 40 years, Thomas has traveled straight to the source in search of the finest gems, crystals and minerals. Every mineral in his inventory is hand selected to ensure the highest quality and best price. Inspired by the many questions people have about his profession, Thomas created the television series “Mineral Explorers,” taking viewers along on his adventures around the world.
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They didnt mention green beryl or red beryl.
Its more valuable then diamond in weight.I read about this.
Man I’ve spent alotta time peeling rock off the pala chief mountain. Someday… Someday…
Amazing video! Great job telling the story!
i, love the kunzite
I want to go :]
https://youtu.be/itoWDAwwl-8
sad to see them just blow up huge Quartz Crystals…. Divinity in nature
I’m a miner for years, those walls and ceilings are very unsafe, layered faults
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When it comes to crystals , im absolutely spoiled. I’m from central ARKANSAS, i can close my eyes throw a rock and hit a WORLD CLASS QUARTZ CRYSTAL MINE. But believe it or not there are still some secret spots that knowbody knows of …IV got a spot ..where the last 10 years I know for sure I’m the only one digging out there ..and it’s literally 380 acres of land …all to my self ..it’s crazy !!! But I love it!!!
I live in San Diego this was beautiful to see. I learned so much thank you I will definitely look into this.
My best friend from camping at Silent Valley membership campground lived in fallbrook / rainbow. Wish I could talk to him again after all the years.
Chris Justin is his name
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A fantastic film!….I’d love to get some blue topped pink Tourmaline for my collection in the UK.
Suprrr
Fallbrook is my hometown!
Forgive me if I’m naive, but due to natural erosion, wouldn’t it serve mankind better to rely on natural process to bring those beautiful crystals to the surface? I don’t understand why you need to blast a hole and make a safe place to dig. Humans being greedy destroy what was meant for all of us to prosper later, together.
Season 3 please!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you so much.
https://youtu.be/sTDUs60Hv1s PAINITE
LOOOOVE THE HISTORY IN THIS VIDEO! Love love love to watch this.
No wonder Torrey Pines Beach is so cool.. so many colorful rocks traveling down to the sea after storms
excuse me esque the gentleman at the end of the report esque he sells the minerals u these just a private collection museum !?I would love to buy specimens from the United States so much
amazing video. I grew up next to the mines and am blown away by their riches
The mine owner got super weird after everyone started picking up the quartz, his idea to spread out the debris with a bob cat to find nicer crystals and comment that he would throw a perfect one away because this method was going to uncover much nicer ones; he’s shitting his pants over the idea that he might kick crumbs down to people he should be breaking bread with. Not a fan of this character.
This reminds me of a tv show
Wow !
Opal is the best
Mine owner is a pos.
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I never knew.
Now I know, and knowing is half the battle
Living about 35 miles north of these mines I’ve had great success in finding a wide variety of quartz in my area. From citrine to smokey and many with beautiful petroleum inclusions. This episode makes me want to check out the creeks in Pala.
Born and Raised in La Jolla Still here. Yeeewwww good vibes glad you enjoyed your visit to my beautiful home.
Thats insane