We found a $25,000 Fossil! *Illegal Ammonite Mining!*
Dan Hurd・23 minutes read
Dan and Chris from Silver Cove hunt for ammonites in Alberta, finding valuable gemstones and fossils, highlighting the process of discovering and evaluating these treasures. They follow legal guidelines for hunting and discuss the significance and potential value of the fossils they uncover, including the colorful and valuable ammolite gemstones.
Insights
- Different colors of ammolite gemstones have varying values, making them highly sought after in the market.
- Legal regulations in Alberta require permits for both ammonite and ammolite hunting, with special considerations for export due to their status as National Treasures in Canada.
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Recent questions
What are ammonites and ammolite?
Fossils and gemstones derived from them.
How valuable are ammolite gemstones?
Varying worth based on color.
Where can you find ammonites and ammolite?
Bear's Paw Shale in Alberta, Canada.
How do you legally hunt for ammonites in Alberta?
Permit required; illegal without one.
What is the significance of ammonites in Canada?
Considered a National Treasure.
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Summary
00:00
"Ammonite Hunting Adventure in Alberta"
- Dan is on the Bow River in Alberta, Canada, with Chris from Silver Cove for ammonite hunting.
- They find a large ammonite on the beach, with Chris confident they'll find better.
- A white line indicates the presence of ammonites, with round balls being good indicators.
- They find a lobster fossil, with Chris excited about the colors and potential gemstones.
- Ammolite gemstones are valuable, with different colors having varying worth.
- The Bear's Paw Shale in Alberta hosts fossils like ammonites and baculites.
- Ammonites are fossils, while ammolite is the gemstone derived from them.
- Legal ammonite hunting in Alberta requires a permit, with ammolite hunting being illegal without one.
- Ammonites are considered a National Treasure in Canada, needing special permits for export.
- Chris and Dan find various ammonite pieces, with potential gemstone values discussed.
14:55
"Unveiling a Vibrant Ammonite Fossil"
- Chris is waiting to open a Flying Saucer disc-shaped fossil with pointers on how to do it nicely.
- The fossil reveals amazing colors, with a collapsed ammonite inside.
- The process of breaking open the fossil reveals a huge purple ammonite.
- Pieces of the fossil are carefully examined, showing the living area and the crushed part.
- The fossil is broken open, revealing a complete ammonite with vibrant colors.
- The fossil pieces are evaluated for potential significance and disposition by the Royal Terrell Museum.
- The process of stabilizing and preparing the fossils for sale or jewelry making is explained.
