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Techniques for CollectorsRemoving lepidolite from tourmaline

4th Feb 2012 05:13 UTCJenna Mast

Hello:


Does anyone have any suggestions from removing a lepidolite/clevelandite matrix from tourmaline? I thought this would be less challenging than the pure clevelandite matrix but the lepidolite is proving to be very ductile and "sticky", whereas clevelandite eventually fractures and chips off.

15th Feb 2012 04:27 UTCCraig Mercer

Jenna, I have cleaned loads of this stuff off, and there is only one way that really works. Grab yourself a sharp knife, a pin, non abrasive scouring pad, a few different agents like Jif and citrus, a carton of beer ;-) and enjoy the experience.


One of my mates has also has some success with an engraver with different attachments......carefully though.


Goodluck,

Craig.
 
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