Using TOXIC ACID to Clean Agates, Crystals, and Geodes (Plus a Surprise!)

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Using TOXIC ACID to Clean Agates, Crystals, and Geodes (Plus a Surprise!) | Montana Rockhounding

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Today we use Muriatic Acid (Very Toxic) to clean off some of our finds from the most recent rockhounding trip in the Pryor Mountains. This was definitely a learning experience for me, but I'm pleased with the results.
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@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching everyone! Have a great weekend and a Happy 4th! Also, be sure to submit your top Kayak Name in the comments below - The winner will be the comment with the most votes.

@themidwesternrockhound388 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Love how acid can do that. Kip looked so cute with the lab suit on funny guy. Awesome vid

@KatyDidRocks 4 жыл бұрын

Love your new kayak! Woohoo! I see a river trip in our future.

@MetteFernSpirit 4 жыл бұрын

"The River Dog". Those rocks turned out great!

@shesridindirty 4 жыл бұрын

Name it the kipper....where is kip gonna sit? You need to attach a child size surf board attached by a rope so you can tow kip wherever you go...👀😍

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I don't know if Kip will fit. I'll play around with it, but he might not be able to go on the kayak trips.....

@hangonzales6196 2 ай бұрын

Oh man, poor Kipper.@@AgateAngler

@betojdesigns 4 жыл бұрын

How about “Aqua Rocker” It’s such a nice color, and it’s meant for the water 💦.

@shirleythomas6377 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked learning how to use the acid. The info about the Pryor Mts and what you found there is beneficial also.

@thirstfast1025 4 жыл бұрын

Couple quick notes, make sure you have the piece set on the bottom before you let it go, that minimizes the risk of splash. Also, acid will eat metal. Plastic will last longer. Well, the right kind of plastic LOL! You definitely take more precaution than I do, which is probably a good thing. I work with HCl at work so I'm used to the stuff. Hahaha you're gonna feel that yellow stuff on your fingers! A good rule is "if it wasn't yellow when it went in, it shouldn't be yellow when it's done". Any residual yellow is residual acid. Unless you're cleaning certain hematite, then you can generate limonite. Good stuff man! Nice addition to the fleet too!

@susiecraddock3147 3 жыл бұрын

Love Kips outfit!! Love chemistry too so im even more excited

@hangonzales6196 2 ай бұрын

I must be late for the naming thing, but The Kipper sounds good. Kipper looked so cute in the lab coat and goggles ❤

@paulcarder8032 4 жыл бұрын

Great results. I have used that brand of acid and it does a fine job. I was wondering though how much baking soda do you put in your soaking water? I have cut Geodes from Kentucky and southern Indiana that due to iron content in the soils, are often full of reddish muck and I power wash them thoroughly and then soak a couple of days in an Iron Out solution to turn them white. Great results. Keep the videos coming!

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I just got your package yesterday! Man, those slabs are so nice!

@thirstfast1025 4 жыл бұрын

The Kipper, All Anglers, SS Smoothstone, River Raider.....

@gwynnfarrell1856 4 жыл бұрын

Kipper is a good one!

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

I think "The Kipper" Might just be the winner!

@thirstfast1025 4 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler No way! That's awesome!

@patriciamckean4186 2 жыл бұрын

Omg, Kip was your assistant! Love it! So glad you are taking precautions. You can soak longer and neutralize it with baking soda water. I use baking soda to clean my tub with a brush. It may help. Power washing also may work, to get the rest of the junk off. The kayak is a great addition.

@rockinwitht9948 4 жыл бұрын

Love those sparkles!!!! For the kayak...Kipping Stones or Kipping Rocks...just a little word play 😋.

@TheoKellison 4 жыл бұрын

Those turned out great! They are going to slab beautifully! Looking forward to see some of those fortifications with a good polish. Awesome decision to get the kayak! The yellowstone sure looks like it's not too much farther out from being houndable again! Looking forward to the next one as always!

@randywissler9923 2 жыл бұрын

A nice little thing to make sure to tell everyone when doing the acid baths, however long you keep them in the acid, you should leave them in the water/baking soda bath twice as long.

@j.ericswede7084 4 жыл бұрын

My suggestion for the kayak's name - "The Farther Shore" Always like watching your rockhounding videos. #RockOn

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eric!

@thomaspownall2989 4 жыл бұрын

The water bath should already have baking soda in it to Neutralize the acid, not just dilute.

@DavidBriggsAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

The water is more than sufficient. It's not like it's a concentrated acid, and it was rinsed in a volume of water sufficient to radically alter ph on it's own to a safe level.

@EDLaw-wo5it 4 жыл бұрын

If you would like something not as toxic try some cleaning vinegar. It is 10% acid instead of 5% for household vinegar. It is much easier to handle. It is somewhat slower but still does the trick. My rock club in Nevada put me on tho this, You may still use HCA if it is really tough to clean. I also use citric acid for scum and Iron Outfor metal stains. I buy cleaning vinegar at some Walmarts. Havgudun my friend.

@rockinwitht9948 4 жыл бұрын

I use citric acid too, and I’m happy with the results

@centralcoastbound 4 жыл бұрын

Call it the KS Minnow or the KS Agate (kayak ship).

@CityRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, love how kip was ready to go, safety first! This is so cool to see, they cleaned up well. Thanks for showing us and how to handle the acid too!

@EDLaw-wo5it 4 жыл бұрын

The Yellow Hound sounds good tome lol for the kayak.

@kimbain4368 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see the process. Hope we get to see you cut some! Thanks for sharing!

@1stladydjfirebird724 4 жыл бұрын

A bit nervous watching you work with the acid, but the results are cool! For the kayak name, how about Ripple Rider? Rockhound River Runner? Crystal Clipper? Or something really silly - Goin' Geodin' (lol).

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Good names! Yeah the acid is a little intimidating, but I have experience working with acids in my training, so a little caution goes a long ways. Thanks for watching!

@MACorrupt 4 жыл бұрын

How about something simple for your kayak such as ripple or splash. I kind of like ripple because when you throw a rock in the water the ongoing ripples are beautiful to watch. Have fun.

@victorenache3927 4 жыл бұрын

KipMobile 😎 for the kayak, btw nice crystals and agate fortification . I think you will find some awesome stuff with the kayak. Good luck and have fun

@heikeehlers6029 4 жыл бұрын

How about stone skipper

@gigib333byars9 4 жыл бұрын

Muriatic acid is something you used to make a salt pool pH balance so it makes sense that it will clean the calcification that builds up on the rock. It's dangerous but it's not that dangerous people use it everyday to pour into their pools.

@chriswinchester7285 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see what acid can do! 😲 Thanks for showing how to clean rocks with that stuff. 😎👍

@elizabethlewis3509 2 жыл бұрын

The material is called calleche. Used to put down on roads and it hardens like cement.

@brucevanderzanden9638 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Agate Angler. Katydid Rocks recommended you to me. I like this video. I have a lot of rocks with junk on them and soap water does not do anything. I will try this. I like your channel too!

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my channel Bruce! I hope the acid works for use. Be safe with it, it is strong stuff.

@brucevanderzanden9638 4 жыл бұрын

I have worked with hydrochloric and sulfuric acids in the past. Muriatic acid use will be treated with the same protocols to stay safe.

@matthewslotoroff27 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all your videos and the work you put into them. So relaxing and exciting at the same time. They have become a sort of meditation for me. If that makes sense. Thank you and keep em coming!

@gigib333byars9 4 жыл бұрын

I also think the kippers cute👇

@RockHoundingAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Cool vid bro, I need to try that cleaning method with some of my material.

@perry44442000 2 жыл бұрын

The material on the outside that you are purging from the rocks is called Culichi

@debbiemitchell6055 4 жыл бұрын

lol, my dad would have yelled at you for using metal tongs, and not preparing the baking soda neutralizer bath ahead of time. (He was such a perfectionist) Great video none the less thank you. Kayak Name: Rocks Speak

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Debbie, You're totally right there. Definitely two things to improve upon for next time. Overall it went very well, but I strive for best practice. Thanks for watching.

@benjihilliard945 4 жыл бұрын

really enjoy your videos mate. keep up the good work. got a great energy and enthusiasm to what ya do. have subscribed :-)

@cottonwooddiscgolf1038 4 жыл бұрын

“The Kayagate”

@stellabelikiewicz1523 3 жыл бұрын

Acid Magic 😀😂! That has to be one of the best product names I’ve ever seen!

@RockHoundingAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

How about the name “Rockie Rig”

@malinda8668 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the kayak. As you said, it will really open up the search possibilities.

@brewerbutler9588 3 жыл бұрын

Good boy Kipp!

@Rookie_Rockounding 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! Kayaking for agates, I saw @RASE Dase do this a couple times on his channel and it looks really promising! He cleaned up and is such a cool guy, just original and unique! Nice man! Kayak rockhounding! Heck yeah!

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the water to go down to what I consider "safe" levels before taking it out, but I'm really excited to get out there and explore some lesser picked spots.

@-Slinger- 4 жыл бұрын

The Aquamarine

@scoobnicholas3868 4 жыл бұрын

Name it the floatanator, as in searching for floater agates on the river bars and backs :)

@GalXsea-Class 4 жыл бұрын

Yes love the information.thank you for sharing

@coreybreiland7586 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought that acid at Ace over the weekend for the same reason :-) thanks for the videos, keep me coming!

@apo1915 3 жыл бұрын

good job angler. one concern . use a copper twizers instead . good luck

4 жыл бұрын

Wow my dear Great video...

@magdalenehenricus2075 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@klairesprengel9335 4 жыл бұрын

Rocky sounds good to me xx gr8 vid alex xx

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@annemariemayr3576 3 жыл бұрын

Whats about "Agate " for your new Kajak...?

@bellashealingartistry8934 3 жыл бұрын

ASMR for me! Thank you! 🙏🏼

@tessyts Жыл бұрын

Wondering if that container would be safer on the solid ground instead of the table? It looks like it could easily be knocked off the table.

@pitoyolelono3408 Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih atas video anda. Banyak pelajaran baru yang saya dapat. Berkat Tuhan selalu bersama anda 👍🙏

@sea2sea2seevanlife92 4 жыл бұрын

I know absolutely nothing about anything in your videos... well, outside of dogs, so forgive my ignorance. When you’re talking about anything such as the acid bath, can you give specific details? I think I picked up 20 minutes... maybe 40 minutes? You stated you’d alter something... now I cannot remember what that was but I do remember wondering ‘how’ you would alter it. Really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing them! A dear friend of mine sent me your last video as we’re both interested in the simple beauty of rocks... So glad she did. She and I are both ‘up’ there in age... it’s refreshing to see your youthful, wholesome, enthusiasm over the simple joys of life... even more so today.

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, I should have clarified my process a little further. I did end up letting them sit in the acid for about 45 minutes. So glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching.

@trippingonrocks1165 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting excited again. We can't use acids here in New Zealand so I've been making my own but I've put baking soda in the mix and wondered why not much happens haha my next round is a citrus 'acid' 😅. These came up really good, that sparkle sure is something else. does it matter which way the geodes are facing when laying in the acid/cleaner?

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Good questions. I do not think orientation matters as long as the whole rock is covered. Thanks for watching.

@trippingonrocks1165 3 жыл бұрын

@h2s what do you mean no science allowed. Because here in New Zealand we're a little island and people dumping acids down the drains and in our waterways it causes alot of damage to us as a whole.

@dawnsalois 4 жыл бұрын

Angler, what is the matrix material? looks like Baslt?

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

I am not so sure to be honest!

@gwynnfarrell1856 4 жыл бұрын

That stuff just plain scares me! I know it can reveal great things but I found myself feeling anxious the whole time you were working with it. I'm glad you were super cautious and talked about the risks. How about "Kiplex" for the kayak? 😁

@joshualeedy5271 2 жыл бұрын

"The smuggler" Not sure if the contest is still going. I have a cataraft I use for the same purpose down here on the rogue!

@robertmandigo7942 4 жыл бұрын

How about calling the kayak the SS AGATE. That acid will will take the paint off that table also if you didn't, you need to add baking soda to the water in the pail to help neutralize the acid faster also the acid will seep out of the rocks so soak them in the water longer then they were in the acid. I would use about a quarter cup of baking soda per gallon of water and then rinse the rocks with water.

@amberlynnlove4804 11 ай бұрын

I'm new and love this channel

@AgateAngler 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Lots of content to enjoy - WELCOME!

@margaretkriel4996 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Alex. My choice of name for your kayak is "Rock Hound". Happy hunting !

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Margaret!

@kaamkic 3 жыл бұрын

Your transition to the next frame when you say you’re cleaning off geodes with acid cuts off after “ac-“ so it sounds like you’re cleaning them with ass, which is ... unique.

@AgateAngler 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! That was certainly unintentional though funny!

@edtherockhound9944 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question when you take the rocks etc out of the acid and place in water with baking soda ? My question is how long to I let them sit in the baking soda mix after the acid bath? Thanks I’m learning and having fun . I set up my workstation down in basement for the winter

@AgateAngler 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, technically you don't have to do it for too long, but I erred on the side of caution and let them sit in there for at least an hour.

@RobWenzel84 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex & Kip, so the acid doesnt hurt the Crystal's? And I also have a few agates with some kinda white crust on it I want to get off would this work for that? I have no idea what the white crust is, thanks for any help

@terrimaldonado8806 4 жыл бұрын

How about Rocky?

@elsamarthafitzneryrra7545 4 жыл бұрын

¡¡ Qué bien excelente información!! Saludos desde Guerrero México

@thomashealey4481 4 жыл бұрын

agate dad,s velocity hunter

@angelahorn2572 4 жыл бұрын

The Geo Hound would be a good name for your kayak

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

That is a good name!

@virginiarocks 4 жыл бұрын

I propose Agate Voyager for the kayak name. 😎

@jaredmitchell1302 3 жыл бұрын

So those tongs and table were rusted days later. And the user friendly acid just means they diluted it with water for you as the more concentrated solution is meant to have water added for most uses.

@1monster59 2 жыл бұрын

Rock Gator. First thought Rock Getter but I think the Gator is better. 👍

@docwoolf3962 3 жыл бұрын

smash the thumbs up for Kip!!

@cynthiakoepke2649 4 жыл бұрын

“Crystal Nymph” sounds like a good rock detector 🛶🖖

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

The "Kipper" was the winner. I took it out on the maiden voyage yesterday. Thanks so much for watching and commenting Cynthia.

@veronicasosa6692 4 жыл бұрын

Saludos desde el pais ARGENTINA provincia de SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO ❤❤❤

@gordonyork6638 3 жыл бұрын

Why are you not using that baking soda with water to neutralize the acid before the water bath? Water doesn't neutralize acid it only dilutes it. It will still work though.

@gigib333byars9 4 жыл бұрын

Banded blue Beauty

@danababcock2766 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Call the kayak Ky.

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

I like it!

@wintuwarrior5266 4 жыл бұрын

Name for the kayak, rappid runner

@TheCraftyskill 3 жыл бұрын

I was shocked you didn't have your baking soda bath set up at the start & only used water. Plus metal & acid bet the tongs have a few black areas now. You did say you were going to put some pants on yet you had shorts on bare skin & acid don't mix. A tip next time you do it turn the rock ever 20mins & leave in for an hour. My thinking is that the areas that didn't get fully clean were on the bottom of the jug & very little acid got trapped under the rock & base of the rock. Next time you do it bring acid bath as close to the edge of the table as you can this way there is less chance of acid drips on the tablet floor or you.

@elizabethlewis3509 2 жыл бұрын

How do you dispose of muriatic acid after use?

@savagesquirrel9828 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. I vote for “Chrystal Vision.”

@AgateAngler 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kodyryan5694 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you leave them in for only twenty minutes?

@paigelee6321 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@jimmiarney Жыл бұрын

You should try 30% vinegar or if you want it stronger you can purchase 40% vinegar without a chemical license. This is the most proficient method that I have found. Rock on

@patrickbeaton6697 3 жыл бұрын

Coooool, does it clean the crystals as well Alex ?

@CockatoobirdmanBill 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's late but still for the name how about the Rock River Rocker.................

@_CORO 3 жыл бұрын

It appears to lose the natural lustre, cleaning the material off in acid.

@vannemocilac274 3 жыл бұрын

Blue Pearl

@lovewolves1 Жыл бұрын

I want to buy it but no one sells it. I don't see it in Walmart, I don't see it in dollar store. Is it only online.

@edtherockhound9944 3 жыл бұрын

So I watch all these shows and I really like you agate dad rookie rockhounding and rock wizardry. Your all helpful and will answer questions and comments and I like that about the rock community. Plus I’m so sick of the political crap and rocks are so relaxing

@AgateAngler 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy! I've been having a harder time keeping up with comments lately, but I do read almost every comment. Thanks for watching! Take care!

@jcoutdoorfever 4 жыл бұрын

You need to know the hardness of you rocks. I usually put my rocks in vinegar.

@eb311235 3 жыл бұрын

My guess is limestone coating.

@matthewkite5110 3 жыл бұрын

Heyyo, great videos. Curious. Did you dilute the acid? Or just full strength outta the bottle?

@gigib333byars9 4 жыл бұрын

Ellensburg is one of the most rarest agates so I say Bandit Blue Beauty final answer LOL

@judyberry9715 4 жыл бұрын

Can you clean petried wood?

@naomibargmeyer6075 2 жыл бұрын

I use muriatic acid. Nothing happens, except my stones get stained yellow. I've found botryoidal agates but haven't found am effective means of removing host rock/matrix or this infamous red clay that this area is cursed with. My rocks must be fairly clean, since there's never a reaction when in the acid