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Techniques for Collectorscleaning drusy quartz

17th Jul 2007 02:44 UTCAnonymous User

I am looking for any ideas as to cleaning drusy quartz. The stuff I want to clean off appears to be some type of clay. Thanks

17th Jul 2007 16:11 UTCDonald Peck

Scott, I think the best bet is high pressure water. Drill a 1 or 2mm hole in the middle of a hose cap and you should get a high pressure stream. If that doesn'e work, soak the specimen in water with dish detergent addes and try again. Clay can be stubborn.

17th Jul 2007 21:06 UTCAnonymous User

thanks Don I'll give it a shot.

18th Jul 2007 11:59 UTCAnonymous User

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19th Jul 2007 12:58 UTCJeff Beckert

even oxalic acid has worked for deep cleaning mudd cracks for me... if your do it right, it can't hurt.

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