HOW TO CLEAN CRYSTALS with Oxalic Acid | Cheap & Simple DIY Mineral Cleaning

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Crystals of Arkansas

Crystals of Arkansas

2 жыл бұрын

Today's episode is an instructional & educational video for all you rockhounds and mineral collectors out there interested in learning more about the process of cleaning your own fresh quartz crystal finds from Arkansas. Oxalic Acid is the premier way to remove iron oxides and other mineral stains from your quartz crystals. It also works well on all other types of quartz (Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz) and some other minerals.
Oxalic Acid is what all the commercial crystal mines in Arkansas use and it is readily available for purchase at most mines and a few rock shops. Below is a link to purchase oxalic acid on the internet if you can't find it locally.
Other products that work are Iron Out or Barkeeper's Friend. Oxalic Acid is the active ingredient in both of those.
Some mines (e.g. Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine) have such heavy mineral deposits on the crystals' surfaces that Muriatic Acid is used.
Extreme care needs to be considered when handling any acid.
I hope you find this video helpful and insightful.
Smash that like and subscribe button and leave me a note in the comments!
Here are instructions in writing:
1 pound of oxalic acid diluted in 2 - 3 gallons of water is the best and correct amount.
You can use this solution many many times until it gets dark green and sediments collect at the bottom.
To clean (sandstone base) clusters, try to use a fresher solution.
Points will clean easily in a mild solution and in older mixtures.
Heating up the solution will greatly speed up the process, but a cold soak also works.
Always use acids in a well-ventilated area (outside).
Before disposing of the acid, make sure to neutralize it with wood ashes, lime or baking soda.
Extreme care needs to be considered when handling any acid.
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@johnwick2018
@johnwick2018 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Crystal Jesus
@SgtHenick
@SgtHenick 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man we went to Ron Coleman's mine after seeing your video with our four and six year old and had an absolute blast! It was on a Sunday so they weren't hauling up fresh loads and we didn't find any monsters but it was definitely worth it and we did find lots of smaller crystals. Thank you so much for putting your information out there like this I definitely have a bunch of crystals to clean today!
@jpexoticpets146
@jpexoticpets146 11 ай бұрын
Excellent information in a nice steep by step order. As a nurse, I loved that you shared the safety data sheet as well. Thank you!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate your kind comment and feedback! Many blessings
@krushdogg
@krushdogg 9 ай бұрын
Dude, most informative video I have seen!Thumbs up much appreciated
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate that!
@MataH1
@MataH1 3 ай бұрын
Perfect video! No fluff, all useful, responsible, and straight to the very informative point. A pleasure!
@stephentodesco3788
@stephentodesco3788 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the recommendations. I am trying to clean a ton of quarts with lots of iron deposits. Which had been difficult in the past. I’ve use iron out in the past but I tend to find that I get a yellow residue and is impossible to get out. I’ve found oxalic acid to be my best method. Cheers!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thank you Oxalic works well even though it can sometimes leave residues also. Phosphoric acid is another good one and may help clean your acid-stained pieces.
@TheresaW1264
@TheresaW1264 13 күн бұрын
This is such a great informative video for any beginner learning how to clean crystals! Thank you for such great content! ❤❤❤❤❤
@vancegilmore245
@vancegilmore245 2 жыл бұрын
I see why you so carefully gather the small specimens you find. Very nice. 👍
@Omearthcrystals
@Omearthcrystals 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Great explanation and follow through on everything!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@GREEKEXPLORERS
@GREEKEXPLORERS 2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video, really is incredible the difference after cleaning!! I'm so happy when I see so many quartz samples,well done my friend!! Thank you for sharing it and see you in your next video!! Good follow up my good friend and always be careful!!
@ericteoh9564
@ericteoh9564 10 ай бұрын
You have a certain calmness in your eyes THANK YOU SO MUCH
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 9 ай бұрын
That’s kind of you! Thank you
@fsujeanniek
@fsujeanniek 11 күн бұрын
Just noticed that the link for the MSDS is not working. ☺️ Went Crystal digging at Ron Coleman recently and it was so fun! Can’t wait to clean them! Thanks for posting such a thorough video!
@karenwilliamson9337
@karenwilliamson9337 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video with detail from start to finish. Great to watch all stages in one video including two processing methods (Crockpot and Solar). Thank you.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@peterchesko9537
@peterchesko9537 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the well produced video! It was fun to meet you at your store and talk about adventures. When I'm back in Mount Ida I'll stop by again.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter! Looking forward to next time.
@CyraWolfire
@CyraWolfire 2 жыл бұрын
All your finds are gorgeous!thank you for all the details I’ve only ever used iron out but it never does them this beautifully
@RagnarRocks
@RagnarRocks 2 жыл бұрын
Iron out is Oxalic Acid
@RobynSahm
@RobynSahm Жыл бұрын
@@RagnarRocks Not really. Not PURE oxalic acid.
@latasharosich905
@latasharosich905 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I visited Ron Coleman mining, and my family and I spent 2 days there. We're going through the cleaning process right now. This video is super helpful. Just got home yesterday. Hi from Northern Kentucky. 👍👍👍
@whitneywynn6145
@whitneywynn6145 Жыл бұрын
This is so funny, we are going through the cleaning process as I found your comment. We went to the same mine and all. Hi from Southeastern Kentucky!
@LEX862
@LEX862 Ай бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH for this inspiring comprehensive DIY crystal cleaning vid. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I was particularly IMPRESSED (and Thankful) with the way you addressed SAFETY MEASURES PROTOCOL with regards to the handling of potentially dangerous chemicals. This was my first time visiting your channel and I was "subscribed" BEFORE even completing the vid!!! WISHING you ALL THE BEST OF SUCCESS with all your positive, inspiring, crystal related adventures. 🌈💖🦄
@cheri6785
@cheri6785 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning! I like them natural and clean❣️
@BoyMama87
@BoyMama87 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much!! I took my three young sons two of mine over the summer and we have all these wonderful crystals but I don’t know how to clean them so they’ve just been sitting. I finally started looking up how to clean them and your video has been the best! Can’t wait to try. I love the crockpot idea because I was trying to figure out how they were going to stay in warm water. ❤
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Feel free to message anytime if you have more questions.
@ChrisPotwora
@ChrisPotwora 8 ай бұрын
Always impressed when someone references the MSDS in a KZfaq video!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
Safety first!!
@lindaprisk2254
@lindaprisk2254 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. This will help me clean the crystals I got in Arkansas 3 years ago. Met you at Wagner's where we had a great time buying.
@aimee-lynndonovan6077
@aimee-lynndonovan6077 Жыл бұрын
The sandstone clusters are phenomenal!😁
@GauravKavathekar
@GauravKavathekar 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration.
@thecrystalhunters
@thecrystalhunters Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I have watched endless videos trying to get my crystals clean with Iron out only to fail. Your video is just what we needed! Thanks so much 🙌💎 Subscribed
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. You are very welcome. I’ll have another follow up video with more tips coming this winter.
@lilalightandlove421
@lilalightandlove421 Жыл бұрын
Great video! So many helpful tips!
@lilalightandlove421
@lilalightandlove421 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I used your process and my crystals from Twin Creek turned out beautifully! Thank you so much!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful! My pleasure
@joe1611
@joe1611 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks for taking the time and showing us your process. I'll definitely try the "crockpot" method next time.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It works great
@flakescarred4life901
@flakescarred4life901 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this VERY informative video!! All of my questions got answered perfectly!!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! There is written instructions in the description for a quick reference. If cleaning sandstone clusters, use fresh acid for best results. Thanks for watching!
@waynelkduarte45
@waynelkduarte45 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demonstration of cleaning crystals
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I’ll have another follow up video sometime this year. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@brandongrant1485
@brandongrant1485 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your crystal cleaning video. I’ve had problems with my crystals looking cloudy after iron out cleaning. I’ve tried rinsing them after acid and putting them in a baking soda and water solution.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it’s the nature of the crystal, but oxalic acid usually doesn’t leave a residue. Try a ultrasonic cleaner also to remove the dullness maybe.
@beckypage6041
@beckypage6041 Жыл бұрын
Hello Dominik, thanks for the video, though I’ve been cleaning crystals for years now, I’ve learned a couple of things from today video. Thank you. My husband and I were actually at Jim’s one day when you and your friends showed up. It was one of those times we had the field to by ourselves for a while. Even tho I have to deal with the high iron, we really like going Jim’s. Cheaper and closest to home, but you got hit them at the right times. Stay safe
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
Jim Coleman’s is awesome. It’s all about timing! It was fun digging together! Hope you did well!
@shahzaman1483
@shahzaman1483 6 ай бұрын
Outstanding Performance ❤
@Mohanraj-gh1jf
@Mohanraj-gh1jf Жыл бұрын
Very clear instructions and pathways. Thanks❤
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 thank you!!
@alenedrummond4627
@alenedrummond4627 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us your methods. Keep up great vids.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@jenmartin7832
@jenmartin7832 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! This was awesome!
@diananunez6951
@diananunez6951 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was super informative
@AllNAll-lg9ce
@AllNAll-lg9ce 8 ай бұрын
this video is so great. thank you for sharing. I've been using oxalic acid but never with heat. Gonna try it!
@kansasgirl73
@kansasgirl73 Жыл бұрын
We love going to Board Camp Crystal Mine! Love Orville and Cheryl. ❤
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
I will still have to check that location out.
@craft-o-matic2377
@craft-o-matic2377 2 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and super helpful! Thank you!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you 💚
@Catsgotgoals
@Catsgotgoals Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much the advice about surface iridescence!❤🎉
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Those are my favorite
@danielmhako
@danielmhako 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for a nice and informative video. Oxalic will really do my crystals justice. Cheers 🥂
@marty315
@marty315 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your experience, you are a very nice guy. I took crystals from the Alpes in France. White and brown quartz. I will follow your advice. 🥰🥰
@Timeforstones
@Timeforstones 7 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for showing this 🙂
@Experiment.626
@Experiment.626 Жыл бұрын
Such quality information stay safe mate ❤
@Jacklyn1955
@Jacklyn1955 8 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thank you. Following.
@douglasbuck711
@douglasbuck711 2 ай бұрын
Great work ! Thanks so much !
@SRLGemstone
@SRLGemstone Жыл бұрын
This is a very useful video. It solved my question. I hope I can find all the ingredients and apply them. Thank you very much.
@cindyibeth
@cindyibeth 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this amazing video! We just got back from Arkansas and this helped so much!!! Much love xoxo
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
That makes me happy!!
@billymcgee3762
@billymcgee3762 2 жыл бұрын
Always natural So beautiful Dragon tears. Thank you for your calm informative and safety concious explanation. Mount ida for life.
@aimee-lynndonovan6077
@aimee-lynndonovan6077 Жыл бұрын
Love your budget friendly tools, equipment. Maybe cover the bucket with a screen so insects and animals don’t fall in. 😏
@squawpeakrealty1
@squawpeakrealty1 3 ай бұрын
Amazing, thank you for sharing.
@dianaanthony2981
@dianaanthony2981 6 ай бұрын
I like your voice and your accent. Very soothing.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🫶
@katd1845
@katd1845 2 ай бұрын
You're awesome!!! Thank you ❤
@cooperschannel5447
@cooperschannel5447 2 жыл бұрын
I am a novice, and only for myself and my wife. Not to your scale. Thank you so much for this, learned so much. I have taken a liking to Jasper, I leave the points for my wife.
@peggylosacco8811
@peggylosacco8811 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.. now I can clean my findings from cristal park..Montana..
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 9 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful
@vickyschwierking2006
@vickyschwierking2006 Жыл бұрын
Love your easy vibe
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 11 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
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@hellomobile5584 Жыл бұрын
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@madgebrennan5638
@madgebrennan5638 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I did iron out on some Arkansas clusters but while it did lighten it still needs another another round of removal and was looking for something with a little bit more power.
@KittyLovesGlover
@KittyLovesGlover Ай бұрын
oh wow, awesome!
@rebeccaburkett4974
@rebeccaburkett4974 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@SpanishGold123
@SpanishGold123 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@bernadettecrawford3656
@bernadettecrawford3656 7 ай бұрын
Thank you best wishes from australia
@raygay3375
@raygay3375 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for a wonderfully clear explanation on how to use oxalic acid to clean crystals 🛀🫧
@logandoubleyou2549
@logandoubleyou2549 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! My wife and I dream to take a trip to Arkansas to dig quartz and South Carolina for amethyst some day
@HectorTorres-fc3er
@HectorTorres-fc3er 6 ай бұрын
Love the video so much help thank you
@danyerdon8494
@danyerdon8494 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cesaroliveira3221
@cesaroliveira3221 3 ай бұрын
Very nice friend
@stephm5135
@stephm5135 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for tutorial, and merci pour la vidéo ^^
@kendramanuel1276
@kendramanuel1276 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video ✌️🧡😁
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@marilyndonkersley1808
@marilyndonkersley1808 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detail.......
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@SergeantR
@SergeantR 2 жыл бұрын
You found some really nice pieces at Jim's. I was digging out there yesterday and found some good ones, although not nearly as nice as yours. I think I will try the Oxalic Acid method on my next batch. We need to go digging together again sometime soon. Take care my friend.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to our next dig brother!
@christopherort2889
@christopherort2889 6 ай бұрын
Cool video
@fcmandina76
@fcmandina76 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Just dug at Ron Coleman last weekend for the first time. I’ve watched your video several times but I never caught what temp the crockpot should be on? I saw it on Hi at one point, and Lo at the end.
@elkekaiser3815
@elkekaiser3815 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dominik! Das war mal interessant zu sehen, wie man die so schön klar bekommt! Herzliche Grüße vom Rand der Schwäbischen Alb! Elke
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Danke! Ich komme im Mai endlich mal wieder nach Berlin! Zum geburtstag meiner mutter. Ich freu mich darauf!
@imankusman9564
@imankusman9564 8 ай бұрын
Thanks you very usefull
@vlogvenom
@vlogvenom 3 ай бұрын
OHH MY MY DUDE YOUR CRYSTALS❤️
@JericoHerculesProspectingLLC
@JericoHerculesProspectingLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Saving for my Watch Later so I don't miss it
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you
@Webb4life-ng4wv
@Webb4life-ng4wv 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! 🙏🫶🥳
@melissaengland3529
@melissaengland3529 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Was the large black bucket, plastic or metal? Also, love that you’re teaching how to neutralize the OA.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa! Yes, plastic works best for oxalic acid but I have also used metal utensils with no problem, yet eventually more corrosion.
@Suisyo
@Suisyo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for this incredibly thorough and easy to follow video on crystal cleaning. I'm a budding crystal shop and have struggled to find clear info on cleaning iron until your video! One question if you don't mind, would this method also help with white/cloudy deposits on the surface of clear quartz & amethyst quartz crystals? I have some beautiful pieces and idk if there is an acid bath that would help or if it's something I would have to polish off 😅. Thank you again for all your help!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The deposits you are referring to are usually other minerals or etchings that will not be removed by oxalic acid. Even stronger acids will not remove some of these deposits. A polish would be a viable option.
@Suisyo
@Suisyo 2 жыл бұрын
@@CrystalsofArkansas Oh ok, thank you for the reply. Much appreciated!
@gcegubbels4734
@gcegubbels4734 Жыл бұрын
Clean is beatyful
@geologylove4243
@geologylove4243 28 күн бұрын
Thanks
@eduardoarantes7630
@eduardoarantes7630 Жыл бұрын
Ótimo trabalho
@user-pe2dh3nm1h
@user-pe2dh3nm1h 10 ай бұрын
Бул.ташты.ким.алатекен.
@susieschilling4009
@susieschilling4009 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dominic quick question about Jim Miller mine. Have they started mining again and dumping tailings? Last year he told me he had stopped 6 months prior. Was there several years ago enjoyed it would love to go again if they are active again.
@CliffSichalwe
@CliffSichalwe 2 ай бұрын
Hi from Zambia
@cuthevayo5017
@cuthevayo5017 Жыл бұрын
Amazing 👏🏼 & Thanks a million for the info. Question can one use Oxalic acid let's say in the cleaning of other colored gemstones that may have rust?
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes I have used it on different types of Quartz, kyanite, rubies, garnets and more. Be sure to test on a small piece first and never use on porous minerals. Also sometimes just a cold and fresh solution is better than hot. Use caution and please do further research, don’t ruin your specimen
@Davidrittinger
@Davidrittinger 2 жыл бұрын
thanks !!
@gcegubbels4734
@gcegubbels4734 Жыл бұрын
I love the smal i make hanger beatyful cristal you have
@AVToth
@AVToth Жыл бұрын
I live in Texas and the ranch is a s ton of flint. Some of the flint has some kind of crystal in it. They are small but when clean the pieces of flint, some black some brown are beautiful. Would this be ok for the crystal flint?
@maximhollandnederlandthene7640
@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 7 ай бұрын
Great, i have to clean one. Btw, you have a nice voice 🤗
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zoichikanoe6242
@zoichikanoe6242 Жыл бұрын
BEWARE: though it's very good to clean Quartz and Adularia, IT will destroy and/or dissolve Pyrite, Hematite, Magnetite and so on. Don't use it on ferrous crystals, DON'T. If you bath those, very fast, and then deactivate the acid with some basic, very fast, it makes them shiny (if not too oxidized like pyrite may happen to be, that red/brown layer will not go away) due to reducing their crystal volume a bit exposing the under "layer". Always bath all your crystals into a bicarbonate water solution for HOURS after the acid was used, if you don't deactivate it, it may eats up and destroy your specimen over time if the piece can absorb some moisture from the air and melt the acid crystals (not quartz or adularia, but it will slowly eats up Biotite or such).
@zoichikanoe6242
@zoichikanoe6242 Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to underline it, I did lost a good hematite crystal which was covered and partially hidden under the iron oxide thick layer (0.5cm thick).
@bg8762
@bg8762 3 ай бұрын
Is the runoff from washing the crystals safe for the grass (maybe not) or driveway? I live in the city and trying to figure out where to do this! I have crystals from a trip almost a year ago that I’m finally soaking! Thanks for the video!
@chrisaurous
@chrisaurous Жыл бұрын
So does the acid solution have to be hot for it to work or does that just help it work better? Super informative video btw it’s really helpful!!
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas Жыл бұрын
It speeds up the process but it doesn’t have to be hot necessarily. Points will clean in cold solutions as well but the more iron stains the lesser it works in cold solution
@maiguapa8
@maiguapa8 7 ай бұрын
If you add a tablespoon of baking soda on your first rinse and maybe soak the crystals for a minute before applying the pressure wash, it will neutralize the acid. Those are beautiful crystals btw, thanks for sharing. 😊
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
I do not recommend that. It can mess with the crystals surface
@ashleygonzales3756
@ashleygonzales3756 2 жыл бұрын
Ur Killin me lol I have to come dig soon
@user-er8zi1ws4n
@user-er8zi1ws4n Жыл бұрын
Solid video man! 11:39 how many hours on high should you leave it on for? Then how many hours of low? Noticed you started at high then ended on low just wanted to know how many hours for each?
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 6 ай бұрын
No specific rule, 4-5 on high, 6-8 on low or 8-10 on low is good too
@Arkmtria
@Arkmtria 2 күн бұрын
Thanks man! Will oxalic acid also dissolve black mica?
@GEMS_NEXT
@GEMS_NEXT 10 ай бұрын
Hey man, great video. can you use this acid on rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 9 ай бұрын
I have used it successfully on rubies and sapphires. I am not sure about emeralds.
@sarsarsvintagejewelry
@sarsarsvintagejewelry 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so psyched to see this because I’ve got crystals and I’ve got oxalic acid but that’s as far as I’ve gotten.
@CrystalsofArkansas
@CrystalsofArkansas 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! All the info you need right here. Enjoy!
@sarsarsvintagejewelry
@sarsarsvintagejewelry 2 жыл бұрын
@@CrystalsofArkansas It really was perfect! Gotta find an old crock pot and I’m set! Thanks for this video, it was perfect and easy to follow.
@auroraperez1223
@auroraperez1223 2 жыл бұрын
Hi my friend me gustan mucho los cristales dime si vendes donde voy para comprar gracias me gustan todos tus videos bye
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