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Gemstones and Minerals
Cleaning corrosion/ built up clay
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<blockquote data-quote="Stormyweather96" data-source="post: 481941" data-attributes="member: 14948"><p>Hi I have found some amazing crystals in the Victorian high country and they are so beautiful but full up with corrosion & built up clay! </p><p>I have tried ...</p><p>Soaking them for a short period of time</p><p>Soaking them for a long period time (only in soapy and jiff water though and I mean for weeks) </p><p>Scrubbing with a toothbrush </p><p>Scrubbing with a make up brush (both weak should I try a wire brush??) </p><p>Ill attach photos to get a better idea! Cant seem to get any of it off! </p><p></p><p>Please any tips and tricks welcomed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Happy hunting! <img src="https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/14948/1554417391_60fdf5af-e130-472c-b401-5a61e1ed8319.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stormyweather96, post: 481941, member: 14948"] Hi I have found some amazing crystals in the Victorian high country and they are so beautiful but full up with corrosion & built up clay! I have tried ... Soaking them for a short period of time Soaking them for a long period time (only in soapy and jiff water though and I mean for weeks) Scrubbing with a toothbrush Scrubbing with a make up brush (both weak should I try a wire brush??) Ill attach photos to get a better idea! Cant seem to get any of it off! Please any tips and tricks welcomed :) Happy hunting! [img]https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/14948/1554417391_60fdf5af-e130-472c-b401-5a61e1ed8319.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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