Wooot! I hope!

[kingofbane]

They scratch a penny, a nail, glass as well as quartz! What could they be? Oh they also have a minor reaction to vinager.

 

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[kingofbane]

Soaking in warm water right now. Going to do a soapy scrub with a tooth brush after a 1 hour soak.

 

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[kingofbane]

These were found near Merritt bc canada. In an outcrop.

 

[StoneWhisper]

An assortment of Agate, Jasper etc.. Your finds and photographs are very much improved.

 

[kingofbane]

An assortment of Agate, Jasper etc.. Your finds and photographs are very much improved.

Thanks stonewhisper! I am really into this whole rock hounding thing. Could you offer some insight on how to clean them up?

 

[StoneWhisper]

Very well.. One main issue anyone will face with their collection of rocks/stones, will undoubtedly encounter is the caked on mud issue.. About the only thing I've found that works in sever cases, is several soaking in warm water and 20 mule team borax.. However, don't just let them soak.. One must continue to clean with a tooth brush then soak once again.. This will take time.. After a good soaking for several weeks.. You can move onto the next stage, using dawn foam.. Which actually foams up on the stones thus lifting up any excess left that one couldn't clean. I have heard of chemical treatments which can harm your crystal and stones.. In some case "its better to leave things as they are" or risk damaging the stone.. Lastly.. If the stones have a good size and shape to them.. A tumbler would;d be a great thing to clean them.. A mild solution of (borax) and a few stones in the barrel and allow it to tumbler for about 2 weeks checking the barrel once every few days..

 

[kingofbane]

Very well.. One main issue anyone will face with their collection of rocks/stones, will undoubtedly encounter is the caked on mud issue.. About the only thing I've found that works in sever cases, is several soaking in warm water and 20 mule team borax.. However, don't just let them soak.. One must continue to clean with a tooth brush then soak once again.. This will take time.. After a good soaking for several weeks.. You can move onto the next stage, using dawn foam.. Which actually foams up on the stones thus lifting up any excess left that one couldn't clean. I have heard of chemical treatments which can harm your crystal and stones.. In some case "its better to leave things as they are" or risk damaging the stone.. Lastly.. If the stones have a good size and shape to them.. A tumbler would;d be a great thing to clean them.. A mild solution of (borax) and a few stones in the barrel and allow it to tumbler for about 2 weeks checking the barrel once every few days..

Thanks so much stonewhisper! I have cleaned them just water once. I will get some borax and get to it.