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Post by gatorfan on May 12, 2012 15:22:27 GMT -5
What is the best way to clean almadine garnet?
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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on May 13, 2012 19:46:20 GMT -5
I clean larger by hand on a flat lap and just quickly grind away on each facet saves them all and gives the begining of a polish and quick. Smaller will usualy do with any of the lighter acids.
Dicky
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Post by eechler on May 14, 2012 14:18:49 GMT -5
Cleaned garnets before with white vinegar. Don't know if you can get any less acidic then this.
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Post by gatorfan on May 17, 2012 6:49:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the info
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Post by charlieb on Jan 7, 2013 20:06:11 GMT -5
Still on the topic of "cleaning", is Oxcilic(sp) acid best for quartz crystals, and where can I get some? Thanks.
Chuck
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Post by bluestone on Jan 7, 2013 21:43:11 GMT -5
www.vandykestaxidermy.comI got some from them a couple of years ago for cleaning Arknansas quartz. You should be able to get it other places too. It work pretty well with a slow cooker.
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Post by leonardo on Jan 8, 2013 9:50:10 GMT -5
You can also try super iron out...lowes,home depot etc.
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Post by charlieb on Jan 8, 2013 13:33:24 GMT -5
Thank you very much!
Chuck
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Post by ultrarocks on Jan 16, 2013 17:15:53 GMT -5
Super Iron Out works great but only works once. Oxalic acid can be used over and over again. Only problem with oxalic is that if you have material that is porous and even sometimes if its not, it will overcook your pieces and you will be left with a nasty yellow stain thats tough to get off. The trick to this when using oxalic is to NOT let the mixture be in direct contact with the sun, its great for it to get warm, the warmer the better, but cover it completely so that no sun rays can get in there and you normally will not have the yellowing problem.
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