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Cleaning Vryvynenite
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Cleaning Vryvynenite February 14, 2012 12:12AM |
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Re: Cleaning Vryvynenite February 15, 2012 02:36AM |
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Looks like the mineral is actually "väyrynenite", as Peter suggested, with an Mn-oxide coat.
Best bet would be Waller's solution (sodium citrate + sodium bicarbonate + sodium dithionite/"hydrosulfite"), which is near-neutral or mildly alkaline pH and very effectively reduces insoluble Fe3+ and Mn4+ to soluble cations, which are kept in solution by the citrate. Somewhat sulfur-smelly but not very corrosive to silicates, phosphates, etc.
See [homepage.mac.com]
Best bet would be Waller's solution (sodium citrate + sodium bicarbonate + sodium dithionite/"hydrosulfite"), which is near-neutral or mildly alkaline pH and very effectively reduces insoluble Fe3+ and Mn4+ to soluble cations, which are kept in solution by the citrate. Somewhat sulfur-smelly but not very corrosive to silicates, phosphates, etc.
See [homepage.mac.com]
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