I Dug Into a Private Mine… and Found INSANE Blue Gem Silica! 💙⛏️

I was invited out to a private paid dig at the Hummingbird Mine near Tonopah, Arizona, and what we found BLEW me away 🤯💙 In this adventure, I’m searching for rare gem silica, shattuckite, chrysocolla, azurite, and other copper minerals hidden inside a newly exposed vein. With the help of the claim owners and some heavy equipment, we uncover stunning blue material, massive vein pieces, and high-grade mineral specimens straight from the source. As an economic geologist, I break down the geology behind these incredible colors—how copper-rich fluids, fault zones, and mineralization create some of the most beautiful rocks on Earth. We also explore an old abandoned gold mine, take a closer look at the surrounding formations, and meet fellow rockhounds finding amazing pieces of their own. This location is a privately owned Patented claim, offering a unique rockhounding experience where you can dig your own material and take home incredible finds. If you love: Rockhounding adventures Gem silica & high-grade copper minerals Arizona desert geology Abandoned mines & hidden locations …you’re in the right place. 💰 Paid Dig Info (Hummingbird Mine): This is a private claim with a $125 full-day dig experience, where you can collect both surface material and vein rock. Contact the claim owners directly for access and availability. https://www.facebook.com/hummingbird.mine.az 🪨 Minerals Found in This Video: Gem Silica (Chrysocolla in quartz) Shattuckite Azurite Chrysocolla Cuprite Tenorite (Black Copper) Quartz Veining 🌎 About Me: I’m Ellie Ringo, an economic geologist, independent consultant, and rockhound. I travel across the U.S. exploring mineral locations, explaining geology, and encouraging you to get outside and discover the Earth. 👍 Don’t forget to: Like, Subscribe, and join me on more rockhounding adventures! Shattuckite for sale : https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElleyKnowsRocks https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463614399/shartuckite-slab-copper-oxide-gem https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463614268/shartuckite-end-slab-copper-oxide-gem https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463611137/shartuckite-end-slab-copper-oxide-gem https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463610615/shartuckite-slabs-copper-oxide-gem https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463609832/shartuckite-slabs-copper-oxide-gem https://elleyknowsrocks.etsy.com/listing/4463597185/shartuckite-slabs-copper-oxide-gem 💚💚Thank you all so much for watching! I could not do this without YOU! ⬇️⬇️ Use What Elley Knows Rocks Uses: ⬇️⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/elleyknowsrocks?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4M6WYDQ7250XRX7EDEXG --------NEW------ https://elley-knows-rocks.myspreadshop.com/ **MERCH** ElleyKnowsRocks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElleyKnowsRocks **WEBSITE** http://elleyknowsrocks.com FAN E-Mail elleyknowsrocksfans@gmail.com Be Part of My Adventure Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElleyKnowsRocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elleyknowsrocks/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elleyknowsrocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElleyKnowsRocks Chapters 0:00 – INSANE Blue Gem Found at This Mine 🤯 0:07 – Rockhounding Gem Silica at Hummingbird Mine (Arizona) 0:38 – Meet the Geologist Behind Ellie Knows Rocks 1:02 – Secret Invite to a Paid Dig (7AM Meetup!) 1:27 – Off-Road Journey to a Hidden Arizona Mine 1:42 – Amazing Desert Geology You Need to See 2:54 – Searching for Rare Gem Silica Veins 3:16 – First Look at the Blue Shattuckite Vein 3:32 – Easy Surface Finds (Anyone Can Do This!) 4:09 – HUGE Gem Silica Pull From the Wall 5:24 – Excavator Opens New Vein Section 5:42 – Exploring an Abandoned Gold Mine Tunnel 6:41 – What is Gem Silica? (Azurite, Chrysocolla Explained) 7:15 – Water Reveals CRAZY Blue Colors 💙 8:48 – Breaking Out a Massive Piece 11:04 – Biggest Find of the Day! 12:29 – Why These Rocks Are So Blue (Geology Explained) 13:19 – Meet the Mine Owners (Private Claim Access) 14:33 – How This $125 Rockhounding Experience Works 16:02 – Other Rockhounds Scoring Big Finds 17:30 – Splitting Open High-Grade Material 19:11 – Final Finds Before We Leave 20:47 – Cutting & Polishing Gem Silica Results 21:09 – Was It Worth It? Final Thoughts #geology #rocks #elleyknowsrocks #minerals #rockhound #optoutside #travelinggeologist #learngeology