Post subject: Quartz overgrowth with sugary quartz
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:37 pm
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This was my second pick from the Diamond Hill machine dig(video in Fieldtrips section) These were some of the first pics due to rarity and beauty It's quartz overgrowth with some sugary quartz which makes them twinkle in the light very well
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Post subject: Re: Quartz overgrowth with sugary quartz
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:44 pm
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I have a large specimen of white quartz with sugary overgrowth. I put it in the backyard a couple years ago because it was so big. Now I regret it because it is covered in moss, dirt and bird poop.
How can I clean it up? A scrub with a brush didn't do the trick.
Post subject: Re: Quartz overgrowth with sugary quartz
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:46 pm
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First usde a pressure washer and blast everything off..if that doesn't do the trick and if it has staining you don't want still then use Muratic acid(HCL)..full strength but use proper gloves, eye protection, mouth..that will clean that sucker right up
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