The Rockshop at Harties

Join us as we dive into another exciting day of sorting rocks at The Rockshop at Harties ! This time, I unpack a dusty, unseen batch of rocks, and the surprises are endless. My granddaughter Tiane, the delight of my life, is here to help, making the process even more enjoyable. Here’s what we found: 🔹 Aquamarine: A striking blue beryl that stood out among the lot. Its even colors and pegmatite origins make it a true gem. 🔹 Sunstone: A first for us in South Africa! This unique find, mixed with mica and feldspar, is an absolute treasure. 🔹 Rose Quartz: Gem-quality pieces that are simply stunning. 🔹 Blue Agate from Malawi: Vibrant hues that captivate the eye. 🔹 Black Tourmaline: Tiane took the lead on these beauties, uncovering their deep, striking tones. 🔹 Botswana Agate: Renowned for its intricate fine lines, these are truly collector’s pieces. We also showcase a large quantity of black tourmaline imported from Namibia, proving the effort was well worth it. The video captur...

2 Billion years old, is it true? Depends who tell the story. Stuart Clague is the expert on the story of the mountains underneath our feet. Like the brow of a sinking titanic the mountains at Harties juts up at an angle and this is how it happened. Wait for it, not just 2 000 000 000 but 3 000 000 000 billion years of earth history lies bare before our eyes. A fascinating story worth recording and telling to all. Quartzsite, shale, dolomite, chert and yes GOLD and more GOLD. this is our story. Do not forget to leave your comments below and to subscribe to the channel to keep updated on the history of all that is around us. The Rockshop@Harties