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Post by miket on Jun 26, 2018 9:19:13 GMT -5
I went out for a couple of hours on Sunday and finally got to washing what I collected. I think this will be a really good Fairburn- it's soaking in Iron Out now to bring out some of the bands, but I have a question. Forgive my ignorance, but is that quartz on the outside, and how do I get rid of it? I'm thinking vinegar, but not sure. Any help would sure be appreciated! |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 26, 2018 9:42:30 GMT -5
Why in the world would you want to get rid of the quartz?
She is beautiful and so full of character
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Post by drocknut on Jun 26, 2018 10:03:48 GMT -5
If it is quartz I doubt vinegar would do a thing to it.
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Post by miket on Jun 26, 2018 10:42:10 GMT -5
drocknut- Yeah, I'm new to all of this, I don't know 100% that it is quartz...
alikat218- Maybe you're right. I'll wait until she's done with her bath and see how she cleans up. She really does have character. Maybe some secrets are better left to the imagination- but I'm so curious to see what she's hiding!
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Post by Pat on Jun 26, 2018 10:43:24 GMT -5
I like the contrasting colors.
If it is iron, the Iron Out will remove it.
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Post by MsAli on Jun 26, 2018 11:19:43 GMT -5
drocknut- Yeah, I'm new to all of this, I don't know 100% that it is quartz... alikat218- Maybe you're right. I'll wait until she's done with her bath and see how she cleans up. She really does have character. Maybe some secrets are better left to the imagination- but I'm so curious to see what she's hiding! Only way to find out is to slice her down the middle |
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Post by miket on Jun 26, 2018 11:28:33 GMT -5
drocknut- Yeah, I'm new to all of this, I don't know 100% that it is quartz... alikat218- Maybe you're right. I'll wait until she's done with her bath and see how she cleans up. She really does have character. Maybe some secrets are better left to the imagination- but I'm so curious to see what she's hiding! Only way to find out is to slice her down the middle Gasp!!!  I just meant what's on the surface, under the quartz...I haven't advanced to the slicing of rocks yet! |
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Post by MsAli on Jun 26, 2018 11:35:28 GMT -5
Only way to find out is to slice her down the middle Gasp!!!  I just meant what's on the surface, under the quartz...I haven't advanced to the slicing of rocks yet!  Breath, its alright, I dont think I would cut it but, please don't try to remove the quartz from the exterior You can tell she has little pockets of sparkly jewels hidden in her. Really its beautiful just as it is . |
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Post by miket on Jun 26, 2018 11:36:31 GMT -5
I like the contrasting colors. If it is iron, the Iron Out will remove it. I haven't noticed that happening with previous specimens I've collected. I had one that had a quartz center with unique bands and it just cleaned up the bands. Course, that may not have been iron and this one may have iron. I guess we'll have to see... This is the previous one, after soaking. It kept most of the color, if I remember correctly. Attachments:
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Post by fernwood on Jun 26, 2018 12:21:12 GMT -5
I like the contrasting colors. If it is iron, the Iron Out will remove it. I haven't noticed that happening with previous specimens I've collected. I had one that had a quartz center with unique bands and it just cleaned up the bands. Course, that may not have been iron and this one may have iron. I guess we'll have to see... This is the previous one, after soaking. It kept most of the color, if I remember correctly. Amazingly beautiful. |
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Post by miket on Jun 26, 2018 14:29:38 GMT -5
I haven't noticed that happening with previous specimens I've collected. I had one that had a quartz center with unique bands and it just cleaned up the bands. Course, that may not have been iron and this one may have iron. I guess we'll have to see... This is the previous one, after soaking. It kept most of the color, if I remember correctly. Amazingly beautiful. Yeah, that's one of my favorites! It's very unusual. |
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Breath, its alright, I dont think I would cut it
