Finding the PERFECT Montana Agate to Cut and Polish | Yellowstone River Rockhounding

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Published 2022-12-04
Today we're headed out to one of my favorite spots on the Yellowstone River to find a perfect agate to cut and polish at home. The goal is to make a display piece and bring you along for the process. I hope you enjoy.

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All Comments (21)
  • @kthompso43
    I'm not a rock hound. But, when my wife and I pulled into an RV Park in Sidney, MT, the owner told us about the Montana agate on the river next door. So, we went for a hike and discovered the agates everywhere on the banks of the river. I guess rock collectors make annual float trips down the Yellowstone in that NE corner of the State to load up barrels of rocks to sell at the rock shows in southern Arizona in the winter.
  • I'm so speechless. I meet a guy on Reddit and he lives in Montana and he collects on the Yellowstone River. He randomly comments on one of my Rock and Mineral posts and he wanted to send me stuff. Brecciated Jasper, Milk Agate, 2 Pieces of Pet wood and a Treasure State Agate with a little Druzy pocket. I am ever so blessed. Very beautiful pieces. 😍🌎👑 Crazy I watch your videos and Agate Dad's and Michigan Rocks and I don't know how that came about so randomly. I guess, "You ask and you may receive". ☺️❤️🛐✝️
  • You are so lucky to live near such a giving river. I know you were wanting to get home to do your demonstration but I was kind of wanting you to stay and find more rocks. The polished agate is amazing.
  • I was happy to see you had another new video out! That's a beautiful MT agate and you put a gorgeous, mirror polish on it. Thanks for sharing your hunt, cut and polish with us Alex!✌️🤠🤟
  • @1sec2midnight
    That Montana agate you cut and polished is beautiful! All the tiny dendrite or mossiness is like a stellar galaxy. Thanks for taking out to the river on such a nice day.
  • Great to see another video. I look forward to seeing more. We have had lots of fun with our rock saw too. The Agates just polish up so nicely.
  • @justjulee9135
    I loved the cut and polish part of this video! Really turned out beautifully!
  • @AshB86
    Amazing finds!! To see the insides, wow!! I really need to get a rock cutter. I love seeing them cut open!!! Great addition to the video! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family Alex💗
  • Wow, I’d like to see more of the green on the base! It was gorgeous. Anyone have an idea for the green stone?
  • @rockprincess
    Wow amazing finds! 🤩 It came out beautiful! 🎸
  • Heyyy always a nice surprise when you post a new vid, wish you're able to do it more!
  • @SRLGemstone
    You found some beautiful agates. The Montana agate you polished is amazing.
  • A truly perfect find my friend, Montana Agate is truly extraordinary.