Gold on Quartz

[Kid Saxon]

Haven't posted for a while so I thought I would post this.

No Story to tell, just got around to soaking a rock in acid. Before and after photo. ( weight after soak was 25 grams )

Luck on your next hunt, Chuck

 

[Gravelwasher]

Wow that's nice!! Thanks for letting us take a look!!

 

[kuger]

Thats what it looks like!Very nice Chuck!

 

[strickman]

very cool piece there kid , I really like that .

 

[calisdad]

That is really sweet.

What kind of acid and how long of a soak? thanks

 

[Kid Saxon]

That is really sweet.

What kind of acid and how long of a soak? thanks

I used hydroflouric acid (49 % ) for four days.
Take care , Chuck

 

[TAKODA]

Nice etch . That acid work can be a revelation if you know how to do it , and are finding the right type stuff to do it with . I hack out some decent GOR for my parts ,,,, but it ain't like that stuff .

Personally , I like the before state best ................. But the after is pretty damn nice too .

Etching has a big buyer following for sure . Nice piece and nice work . It's purdy stuff either way to me .

 

[russau]

when you etch a specimend ,how much value is added to the peice over spot?

 

[Gravel Hog]

etched crystaline, gotta love it!!!!

 

[Kid Saxon]

when you etch a specimend ,how much value is added to the peice over spot?

No set price, whatever the buyer will pay.

 

[CGC Miner]

Wow, that is beautiful!

 

[BornOnFire]

If you don't mind my asking. what was your method used in finding such a nice specimen? You've got me really questioning my methods now...lol

 

[TerryC]

Nice hunk! I will try that WHEN the piece is big enough to do it!.... Nice. TTC

 

[Tuberale]

Nice chunk of change, Kid Saxon. Beautiful crystaline gold structure. Should bring a premium.

Personally, I'd be scared to death of hydrofluoric acid, though. For anything.

As hydrofluoric will etch glass, what did you use for your holding container? And were there any residual pieces of crystalline gold still in the container after the acid bath?

 

[Gramps43]

Tuberale,

HF is stored in plastic containers, I think but am not positive that in the days before plastic it was stored in in wax containers that were protected by heavy wicker baskets.

Gramps

 

[2cmorau]

sur is purdy

i keep mine in a woodin box, it will purge so don't keep it next to metal or glass bottle

 

[Kid Saxon]

Nice chunk of change, Kid Saxon. Beautiful crystaline gold structure. Should bring a premium.

Personally, I'd be scared to death of hydrofluoric acid, though. For anything.

As hydrofluoric will etch glass, what did you use for your holding container? And were there any residual pieces of crystalline gold still in the container after the acid bath?

Hi , TUBERALE


Hydroflouric is stored and used in a plastic container, yes some gold ended up at the bottem of the container.

Take Care, Chuck

 

[Tuberale]

Can you see crystalline structure in the residual gold? I understand that material may command a premium for collectors.

 

[Kid Saxon]

The gold that was not attached to the main part is identical to what you see in the photo.

Take Care, Chuck

 

[Tuberale]

Sure looks crystalline. Hope you get some big $$ for it.