‘The Curse Of Oak Island’ Season 5: The Team Can Freeze The Money Pit’s Excavation

The finale episode (titled "Amazing Discoveries") of The Curse of Oak Island Season 5 was already aired on Tuesday, March 6. It showed that the gem (Rhodolite Garnet) in the jewelry fragment was discovered on the island. This item is said to be more than 500 years old. The team is expected accomplish a research in the next season about this gem.

Rhodolite Garnet discovered in The Curse of Oak Island Season 5 has a raspberry color with a purplish tinge on it. The name comes from the rhododendron flower that is native to where it was discovered. The name comes from the Greek word 'rhodon,' which means 'rose colored.'

The discovery of a medieval lead cross

As far as the discovery of purported treasure is concerned, the The Curse of Oak Island Season 5 like the previous seasons had brought frustration and disappointment for both the viewers and team led by Rick Lagina and Marty Lagina. Apart from the discovering the Rhodolite Garnet they also discovered a medieval lead cross, which is an added asset. According to Monster & Critics, the medieval lead cross was a representation of the Goddess Tanit.

Another new update on the reality television series suggests that the team members led by Lagina Brothers could potentially "freeze" the Money Pit so that excavation will not be possible.

How "freezing" works

"Freezing" would be done with the help of a "freeze ring." A string of pipes would be inserted into the ground around the Money Pit. A cooling agent is used to freeze the surrounding soil and everything else under the ground. Even the water, which frequently flooded shafts on the island during digging operations, would also be turned into ice.

If the team is able to freeze the ground successfully, it will offer a watertight barrier under the ground so that excavation could be accomplished in stable surroundings.

There is no chance for The Curse of Oak Island Season 6 to be canceled as Season 5 ended with cliffhangers. The airing date of Season 6 is yet to be confirmed.