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Techniques for CollectorsRemoving marker from a crystal face
23rd May 2012 21:39 UTCSandyW
I bought an enhydro quartz crystal that a seller has marked with black marker to indicate where the water is . . . and now I can't remove it, even though they assured me it would go off easily. I tried alcohol and acetone. Adam in the mindat. chatroom tried the Goof Off marker removal for me a few minutes ago--did not work.
Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.
23rd May 2012 22:37 UTCStephanie Martin
regards,
stephanie :))
23rd May 2012 23:45 UTCTrevor Dart
Cheers Trev
24th May 2012 00:08 UTCStephanie Martin
24th May 2012 01:37 UTCEugene & Sharon Cisneros Expert
Gene
24th May 2012 01:45 UTCRuss Rizzo Expert
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Adam in the mindat chatroom tried the Goof Off marker removal for me a few minutes ago--did not work...
Hi Sandy,
Have you tried the goof-off that is not specifically for marker removal (ie: plain old,all purpose, goof off)? Also, lighter fluid (the kind for your zippo not your barbeque) or kerosene might get the job done.
good luck...
Russ
24th May 2012 02:25 UTCWOLFGANG NOACK
regards
24th May 2012 05:22 UTCJim Bean 🌟
24th May 2012 14:06 UTCTrevor Dart
30th May 2012 13:53 UTCSteve Sorrell Expert
Regards
Steve
30th May 2012 14:30 UTCDebbie Woolf Manager
5th Jun 2012 12:46 UTCKeith Compton 🌟 Manager
It sounds as if you have tried to remove but you did not indicate whether you were successful to any extent if at all or not at all. If you were only partially successful, for example by rubbing a solvent across and some black marker remains, it may simply indicate that the black marker remains embedded in micro grooves on the xl face.
I'd try a light soaking of the xl face in eucalyptus oil - be patient
Cheers
Keith
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