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 Post subject: Iron-oxide stained white quartz w/ some sprouting growth
PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:45 pm 
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I got some of my specimens cleaned from the DH machine dig. The amethyst and others are soaking in acid as we speak.
These are just regular iron-stained white quartz we pulled from a vein. Normally you use acid to clean stains off but when they look this good you don't.
I used to throw these away by the bucketful in the search for amethyst and smoky quartz. Boy was that stupid.

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another with a more matte finish


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another with shiny euhedral faces in one area and more dull matte faces in another


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Those are pretty! Thanks for posting.'


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Great specimens Barrett.

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the first has great color and lustre, way better left as is.


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a little fancy footwork with some acid gives me a tri-color plate(was all black)


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