How to Find Rare Emeralds in Rivers (It's Really Easy)

Emerald doesn’t form in rivers. Erosion carries it there. This video walks through how emerald forms, the three host rocks that release it, indicator minerals to spot first, field ID tests (color, hardness, density, inclusions), how to read river traps and pan gravel, world rivers worth knowing, gear, mistakes, and what to do if you actually find one. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 0:45 — Why emeralds end up in rivers 1:38 — How emerald forms & the three host rocks 7:44 — Indicator minerals 10:10 — Identifying river emerald (look, color, field tests) 18:12 — Reading the river & panning 21:05 — Where to look & what gear to bring 24:31 — Mistakes & what to do if you find one 28:07 — Recap & outro