Discovering Amazing Quartz Crystals in Mt. Ida, Arkansas (Fisher Mountain Mine)

Discovering Amazing Quartz Crystals in Mt. Ida, Arkansas (Fisher Mountain Mine)

We visit the Stanley Mine on Fisher Mountain in search of clear quartz crystals near Mt. Ida, Arkansas, known as the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World. Chase and I pay a visit to Judy’s Rock Shop before spending the day at the expansive quartz crystal collecting area on Fisher Mountain.

When you say quartz crystals, most collectors immediately think of the famous crystals found near Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Some of the largest crystals and clusters of crystals have been found in the clay-filled hydrothermal deposits of the Ouachita Mountain Range.

Each year, Mt. Ida hosts the World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig in October. Quartz crystal collectors from all over the world converge on the town to find the largest single crystal or the best overall cluster. For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/MtIdaCrystalDig/

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27 Comments

  1. obliqrecordings on May 4, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    Cool! Great job and nice finds!



  2. Memory Rinehart on May 4, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Nice video, but size matters…!



  3. wm c barker on May 4, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    get your kid a wheelbarrow, he’ll be happy & so will you or have the kid carry two buckets, will balance out easier walking, builds strong arms….liked



  4. Pat Riley on May 4, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    Pick me pick me.



  5. jerry waters on May 4, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    West of BrokenBow Oklahoma I found huge crystals, two of them has been appraised $3,500 each. Some cool crystals everywhere.



  6. The Diamond Miner on May 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    This is where I got by seven Pound Crystals point!!
    Awesome place! Thanks for sharing!



  7. Darren DeLoach on May 4, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    Getting stoned in Arkansas!!! Been there done that. 🙂



  8. Adri Zamolodchikova on May 4, 2022 at 7:33 pm

    Amazing



  9. Scoob Nicholas on May 4, 2022 at 7:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing your adventure, wish i was there with you 🙂 Nice job



  10. We Dig Metal Detectors on May 4, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    Nice! checking out your channel!!



  11. conniei28 on May 4, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    If you need a place to stay during your visit to Mt. Ida, AR. Check out LakeOuachitaVacationRentals.com and you’ll find vacation rental units that are just a few short miles away from this mine. Accommodating 2-30 people on 5 wooded acre property with 3 cabins and a 4 bedroom/2.5 bath house.



  12. Gmomez Gonzalez on May 4, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    proyal pams en san pedro hay hermiker diamond



  13. AmyRach79 on May 4, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    Is it safe to go alone? I’d love to check it out



  14. Susie Schilling on May 4, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    New owner Avant pulling out big points, big clusters also amazing tailings!!!



  15. ParkerBoyFilms on May 4, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    Subbed…. Pine Belt Relics sent me!



  16. Cuddly Cactus on May 4, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    hi im wanna of your students little sisters hunters I subscribed keep up the good work



  17. Lacy Shelley on May 4, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    So cool to find out that this place is in a neighboring state!



  18. conniei28 on May 4, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    Great video and thanks for coming to Mt Ida AR. Please consider LakeOuachitaVacationRentals.com for your next over night accommodations when coming to Mt Ida to dig. We are just 15 minutes from Judy’s Rock Shop.



  19. E A Horror on May 4, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    We are going tomorrow. I’m so excited!



  20. Agape Love on May 4, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    I was blessed to have met Ocus and his wife, his son. Camped there. Oh how I miss it.



  21. Aubs Dusing on May 4, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    Brian sent me to your channel!



  22. Dana Windus on May 4, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    Born and raised in that area



  23. Achaeos Salisbury AKA LOCKBEARD on May 4, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    What would some of those pieces bring if you sold them? Where would you sell them?



  24. JungleJimAB9AB on May 4, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    great and interesting video. Thanks for posting.



  25. CLAWSEWITZ 431 on May 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    I had game wardens from Mnt Ida harass me and my family for 6 months at the request of my neighbor, 6 time felon, Dutch Forga. Dutch shot his neighbor’s horse, and then called the game wardens in on ME. These guys love junky informants, especially when the junky happens to be DEA agent Dan Forga’s brother. But they are all good friends while the rest of us just get trampled by our out of control government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9T-mq1ueI



  26. Nathan Michelsen on May 4, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    Another great video!



  27. Em Dee on May 4, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    How much does it cost to dig there, and how long do you get to dig?