MINERAL EXPLORERS | S1 | Ep3 | BRAZIL- MINAS GERAIS

Famed for its gemstones, Brazil is one of the most mineral-rich countries on Earth. In Minas Gerais – the country’s most mineral-rich state – we see how the gems are cut, polished, and prepared for market. To see them in their natural, but equally beautiful form, veteran mineral dealer Thomas Nagin visits the renowned Pederneira tourmaline mine, and an aquamarine mine where he explores a newly found gem pocket as it's being uncovered.

Shop Brazilian minerals: AMETHYST GEODES,

AQUAMARINE,

QUARTZ,

RUTILE,

SMOKEY ALLIGATOR QUARTZ

and TOURMALINE

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Thomas Nagin is the owner of Crystal Springs Mining & Jewelry Co. For over 40 years, Thomas has traveled straight to the source in search of the finest gems, crystals and minerals. Every mineral in his inventory is hand selected to ensure the highest quality and best price. Inspired by the many questions people have about his profession, Thomas created the television series "Mineral Explorers," taking viewers along on his adventures around the world.

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[justinjemison]

I am a seasoned gem collector and it is nice to see someone so passionate about minerals and gemstones. Thanks for the videos, they've put a big smile on my face. Hi from the UK.

[nelsonianb]

This is higher quality than anything id remember seein on tv. Thanks for sharing!

[yulianasine]

❤ Nice to see you again with your s lovely program ❤God bless

[yulianasine]

❤Olla bondia Good morning from England UK I love it so much your s program abaut important information about all the stones Im learning from YouTube program do cool well-done good job God bless

[MuhammadAli-izyg]

you are really helping getting us aware of hidden ecosystems of minerals

[yulianasine]

😘❤🙏👍🌹Thank you very much for yours lovely important information program so cool God bless 💋

[gnappibr]

Very interesting this video about my state!!! Here we have many varieties of stones and I myself have some blue topaz and rubellites that I bought in Teofilo Otoni, when I passed by on my way to the coast.

[garimpeirosdobrasil]

Muito bom o vídeo do meu lugar Minas Gerais Brasil

[j-rocd]

Pablo Cimadevila is a Spanish jewelry maker and Youtuber. His jewelry making videos are so beautiful to watch. I loved this video as well and it made me think of Pablo. Thumbs up good vid!

[alondra]

ES SENCILLAMENTE INCREÍBLE LO QUE LA MADRE NATURALEZA PUEDE HACER ! FRANCAMENTE NO HAY QUIEN LA SUPERE !

[gbsminerios]

Show aqui no Brasil temos muits riquezas

[AlvaroASantos]

Sou minerador na Paraíba Brasil produtor de turmalinas e outras. Parabéns pelo video!

[sugmachannel]

You have to go to Banten, West Java, Indonesia

There is the best mineral rock called Kalimaya blackopal

highly recommended

[kpakaify]

Thank you!! Thank you. Really love this series of videos.

[jpmtlhead]

The Emerald Didn't matter.During the 18th Century Alone the Portuguese took by hand almost 900 tons of Gold.
No to talk abaut gems and other resources.
But, 900 tons of Gold by hand, its a lot of Gold...900.000 thousand kilos of Pure Gold. Good old days.
Even today with all the state of the Art machinery, to get from the ground 900.000 kilos of gold is a huge endevour.
Imagine doing all that back breaking job to take from the bottom of Earth that Massive amount of that Beautiful, eternal and Mesmerizing color material.
Good ok days

[RICDirector]

And what about something other than tourmaline and rutile? All very nice but i was hoping for topaz

[dircesoares]

Muito interessante, bonito mesmo. Eu gostaria de conhecer uma mina de pedras preciosas como essa. E ver as belezas naturais das pedras preciosas.

[fixforfun]

Saudades da minha região.
Faz tanto tempo que não vou por esses lados.

[aliminingcompany]

Awesome nature, here and there! Thanks for this lovely video!

[syedmaricar]

Ah Brazil cat's eye s and topazes and green stones.