Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Rockhounding Cave Creek, Arizona for red jasper! Learn how to find jasper in desert washes near Phoenix—spot the deep brick-red color, ID real jasper vs sandstone, and understand the geology that creates it.
Explore Cave Creek’s hills as we hunt microcrystalline quartz (jasper) with quartz veins and hematite-rich reds. I’ll show where to look, when to go (post-rain pops color), and exactly what texture/shine to scan for so you can start finding your own.
• What you’ll learn
• How to spot red jasper fast: deep red hue, smooth/waxy feel, heavy for size
• ID tips: conchoidal fracture = quartz family; hematite = red color
• Where to search: washes & gravel bars with good runoff near Cave Creek, AZ
• Timing: after rain helps; dry days still work with trained “jasper eyes”
• Gear: water, gloves, GPS, small digger/rock hammer, bags
• Ethics: respect private land & posted signs; follow local collecting rules; leave some for others
If you love Arizona rockhounding, jasper, agate, and lapidary, hit subscribe and come along for more field hunts and polishing guides!
#rockhounding #jasper #gemhunting #geology
Rockhounding Cave Creek, Arizona for red jasper! Learn how to find jasper in desert washes near Phoenix—spot the deep brick-red color, ID real jasper vs sandstone, and understand the geology that creates it.
Explore Cave Creek’s hills as we hunt microcrystalline quartz (jasper) with quartz veins and hematite-rich reds. I’ll show where to look, when to go (post-rain pops color), and exactly what texture/shine to scan for so you can start finding your own.
• What you’ll learn
• How to spot red jasper fast: deep red hue, smooth/waxy feel, heavy for size
• ID tips: conchoidal fracture = quartz family; hematite = red color
• Where to search: washes & gravel bars with good runoff near Cave Creek, AZ
• Timing: after rain helps; dry days still work with trained “jasper eyes”
• Gear: water, gloves, GPS, small digger/rock hammer, bags
• Ethics: respect private land & posted signs; follow local collecting rules; leave some for others
If you love Arizona rockhounding, jasper, agate, and lapidary, hit subscribe and come along for more field hunts and polishing guides!
#rockhounding #jasper #gemhunting #geology
