How To Clean Quartz Crystals & Amethyst
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2018
- This is a "how to" video on cleaning quartz crystals and its varieties like amethyst, herkimer diamonds, smoky quartz, agates, and other crystals. Please understand this is a how to video, as shown in video, use products shown only as directed. Many variables may occur. Hopefully this video will help many of you understand how to clean your finds and enjoy them even more so!
Just Aragorn showing off his crystals from Middle Earth.
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That's no way to address the king
Whaaat?!
hahahah! good one
I guess this means I don't have to leave the Aragorn comment.
My Daddy used to clean them with sulfuric acid. I remember when I was a kid we had kids plastic swimming pools all over the yard :) He was so tolerant of it, he could put his hands in that bubbling mess and pull out a coppper slab, so shinny.
I spent so many of my summers as a kid digging in mines and going to mineral shows with my Dad and his diggin partners.
Those Japanese twins paid our bills while he was dying from Cancer... maybe it is was all that sulfuric acid 😅
Love your vid's ... you remind me of those days and my Dad :) and digging in dirt ...
His name was Dick.. "Dick Jones Mineral Co." ... I am his oldest daughter, Lois
Hope you have a great day Lois...
How wonderful
This is such a sweet story. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I wish the channel owner would ❤️ this story! I loved reading it! What an awesome childhood & memories... excellent Dad!
I have always added the crystals to water and let it soak for half an hour prior to adding the iron out. This allows the water to penetrate all the cracks and crevices before the iron out. I have heard this prevents having the chemicals build up and eventually possibly leech out of your specimen causing it to be slightly toxic. I also usually let specimens soak in clean water for a few hours after removing them from the iron out solution.
Lovely pieces! I especially love the California amethyst !
Cheers from N.C.
Yes that’s a great idea especially when you have a lot of matrix.
Great details! Thank you!
Are you supposed to neutralize with baking soda after soaking in iron out? That's what I've always been told. Curious if you've heard that 😊
@@MarlainaAtkins great question, I'd say YES to baking soda. Maybe washing soda and white vinegar to initially wash them, also?
TY
Adam Rackham TY very interesting idea, possible leaching, etc. Did that solution leach any of the color from the amethysts? Would it from any stones or crystals? If you know... thanks for letting me pick your brain :-)
The forest people are always gifting me quartz...love them! 😍😎
Love quartz is my favorite and green opal
I love crystals and watching your videos has shown me all the processes that have to be gone through before they reach my son's shop here in the UK. Thank you for educating people like me who had no idea of how much hard work it is to get a beautiful crystal from the ground to my home. Mary-Ellen UK
Hi.... thank for the info my 8 year old daughter loves your channel. She loves it when you say WHAAATT...? 😁
Thanks !! Whaaaaaaat!! 😆
The Crystal Collector 🤣
This is so wholesome
Anerol, I just have to say, your hair is too dang cute!
Anerol Llanes beautiful name, for a VERY beautiful young lady.
Great video - this also clears up a common misconception that shiny beautiful crystals are rarely found in its pretty state right out of the ground. Rather, it takes yet more work to get them from dirty to clean!
Yes your absolutely right!
Thank you for showing us how to clean our beautiful finds!
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video. You have some nice crystals. I'm no rockhound. I probably knew more about different rocks when I was a kid. I live in GA and I have LOTS of pretty white and white & pink rocks laying around on my property. They're everywhere! I thought they might be quartz (or marble) and your video confirmed it. Of course, mine are nowhere near the size you have but they're still pretty. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
I was watching your last video and was wondering how you cleaned em up, then this one popped up today while i was scrolling and I was so stoked to see you made a vlog on cleaning the crystals .... very cool :)
what a neat hobby and form of income....
Does he looks a bit like Aragorn in Lord of the Rings?
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Yeah he does
It’s Gandalf he’s,magic at cleaning crystals
Sounds a little like Owen Wilson as well! No hate love this guy
That's just what I thought! 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your technique! It's simply amazing how they can go from looking like a normal muddy rock, to being so beautiful.
Yes, it’s a fun process to see them cleaned up!
I can't get over what a good job you did w this video and the quality of crystal knowledge
Seeing where crystals come from has given me a new appreciation and perspective. Thank you for sharing!
I would love the chance to go exploring for crystals and to do what you do. Amazing.
I love how every time I think he's about to say "Wow!", it's actually "Whaaat?!"
I've been following you for a while, I love your humor and sound effects, they really show your personality, very real and a little goofy, I like that in people! Also love your videos for the content, very helpful and informative! Thank you!
Thank you! Those Amethysts are absolutely beautiful 😍 Amethyst, Sapphire and Malachite are my three top favorites! Can't wait to go hunting and digging for them some day 💎
One of the most thorough and informative tutorials about cleaning crystals. Thank you!!! Subscribed!
You inspire me... Thank you for all the great vids and info.....Much love...
It was really fun when we bought a bunch of rough crystals from a mine in Arkansas . We cleaned them with something like this. I’m ready to get more.
Great video…
Gorgeous rocks!!!!!! Great video thank you. Can't wait to watch more!
As always great video man...we don't find crystals like those out here, but love watching you digging and cleaning...keep it up, love from Nagaland
Thank you so much ! I have been asking myself this for some time now getting ready to actually go out and try to find some of my own minerals thanks to you you have an amazing Channel I love what you do you're awesome we enjoy watching you and it gives us another way to get out and enjoy family time in nature and find some really cool stuff can't wait to get out there and find some minerals
Allow me to say; Whaaaaat a super video made by Crystal Collector, again.
Greetings from a stone-mad Kenneth Prospecting Norway.
Thank you !! Whaaaat!
Sir i have a crystal like diamond and 12pcs of black gems you can watch add me on messanger tnxs from phillipines
New to this channel but love it already! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for the tips! This works so much better than methods i was using and god does the iron out work wonders i love your videos and keep up the good work i love the exposure you provide to all of these amazing minerals 👏
So glad it had helped🙌🙏💎. Will be doing many new videos soon!
Nice video. very helpful 👍 i was unaware of cleaning by dissolving the iron content. subscribed.
I’m a 65 year old women that has always loved rocks! It was a joke in my family, if you take Diane she will be picking up rocks. I love your videos! They are very high quality! I feel like I’m right there digging those great pieces.
It’s on my bucket list to go to a mine and dig for some crystals. I live in Iowa besides geodes we don’t have any other good crystals to find. Thanks again for your great videos!
Come on down to Arkansas and get some of the best quartz crystals on Earth!
You might add that several drying and wetting cycles can really help with initial removal. I like your straightforward presentation and attention to safety. Could add a mention of use of ultrasonic cleaners too.
Yes I always forget about ultrasonic cleanse because I’m cleaning large amounts all the time. But they are great for most people into rockhounding! That would have been a nice addition, maybe I’ll do another version soon again.
I'm in north Carolina and I love your crystals. I get to dig in the creek next to my house. I've found some nice clusters. some nice singles, and I good geode. so I'm happy. now I can clean them. happy digging
That’s too cool, not many people get to do that right near their house! Let me know if you ever need some company Digging!!!
Been waiting to see a cleanup video and man was that satisfying to watch, thanks and yea What!
Thank you for sharing another awesome video. I had heard Iron Out mentioned in another video but it wasn't as good as yours. Your crystals on eBay looked really nice. I look forward to buying some in the near future. Probably next month if things go well. Wowzer I wish I had a car I would love to visit some of the places you go to. Thanks again for another great video. Ms. Michal
Just amazing and so knowledgeable about the process! Another favorite video :D
Yay! I learned a little and got to read about and see people like me.... thanks y'all!
You might want to add notes for the safety of your viewers. Pressure washers can cut through flesh very easily, depending on the tip you use. If you are going to hand hold it, wear your rubber acid gloves, it adds a layer of safety.
Toby White-Beebe yes your right, I actually use and electric one, a very cheap model for Harbir freight that doesn’t put out much pressure. Should have mentioned that, yes
And a little better script or make one. Perhaps wear PPE while measuring and mixing the Iron out.
Your Crystal's are super cool though! Great results.
Terrific video. VERY helpful for those of us newbie rock hounds just starting out. I've been collecting stones and cystals for years (I just turned 55) but only recently started digging for them. As luck would have it, I recently came home with about thirty pounds of quartz and Rose quartz. Many with rust stains and had no clue how to get it out. And don't worry too much about a script. You do just fine.
Great ideas, Cindy! It would help tie it all together, and round everything out!
Toby White-Beebe thank you
nice. the piece of information I was looking for! great video and the crystals looking great as well 👌
Your green its adorable ahhhh lol 😆 you have become so cozy and comfortable behind the camera now. Nice to see your growth. Just picked up some iron out I going to gear up . Set up the pressure washer and take your recommendations. Thanks man let's get her done whhhhattt
As someone that’s living at a mine for a seasonal job that has tons and tons of high quality amethyst I’m really happy to have come across this
that's so cool!!
I am starting a crystals stone collection! I bought a few at a spiritual shop and can’t believe how much I spent on a few😳😂
But they are BEAUTIFUL! I found one looks like a rock on the back and shiny clear crystals inside, I dipped it in salt water and it looked like it dissolved! But it was nasty orange dirt like stuff. I’m learning, and love my new hobby!
Ty for the info 👏🏻
Do be careful when it comes to buying crystals, Soooo many fake/dyed ones out there. Specially online
Wonderful video, thanks!!! Love those crystals, super nice. Keep going! Hi from Italy!
Thanks for watching!!!
Your adorable! I am new at rockhounding and appreciate your videos. Thank you!
A truly fabulous video thank you for sharing information I am definitely going to give this a try
Just discovered you! What a BIG help! Thanx! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Excellent video, man. Thanks for taking the time to making it and sharing it with us. Got a piece of raw Rainbow Fluortie and wanted to clean it up, may need to try a small edge to be safe.
Just a great video on a great channel! Always getting happy when you have a upload🐥
Thanks 🙌💎 will be working hard to do more!!
Hiya from Australia I have been loving and collecting crystals and all things from underground, in a very small way! My biggest problem is when we retired, I had help packing and most of the labels and history was lost! Lately I have been checking sites and love yours. You name everything and even though sometimes, we must have nicknames, I recognise the crystals! In Jan,2019, I am going to photograph and video all my pick-ups, presents and shop/stall bought treasures and upload so that peeps may be able to help me! PS. I had a look at Erika Lopez site and the rock is quite pretty, I would love to own it ⚒🇦🇺. Cheers Karyn
Yes, keeping up with all the crystals can be tough sometimes like that
thank you for teaching me all about rocks in your videos!
You're lucky to find such specimens👍👌👍
I LOVE your videos, if you're ever out in Utah, my husband and I would LOVE to rockhound with you!!! 🙌
Can I come too
You are adorable! Im new to this so I appreciate your videos :)
So glad you didn’t rinse all of them. I really like the red in some places. Either for an overall color or because it makes the white stand out more
THANK you for posting such good information! I am going to the big dig in Mt. Ida this year.
That’s great! Hope to make it myself also🙌 gonna be great!
I truly enjoy watching your videos ,, been watching for a month or so ,, first time comment
Thanks for your support! I appreciate it💎🙌🙏
This is such a great an informative video. Thank you so much for making.
Beautiful collection
Great energy. The best videos.
Hi, I loved your tutorial. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. :)
When I heard Tristam & Braken, I swear I thought I was going out of my gosh darn mind but it appears that you do not disappoint, you only impress :^)
YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST, MY CRYSTAL GATHERING GURU!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💋💙💎🔮💜⚒
Thanks so much for the instruction. Can’t wait to try it.
You are amazing thabks so much for the vudeos i have watched so many you are awesome keep it up !!!! Def inspired me alot
This was so helpful, I'm struggling to clean my collection properly and have been doing 2 or 3 citric acid soaks. I'm not sure if we get iron out here in New Zealand but I will find the equivalent. Thank you for another great video.
Fast clean hot water. after cleaning put again hot water put oxolic acid powered in hot water it will clean leaves for two three weeks make sure you put glove and glass to protect you .then put bleach two cups
Thank you for sharing this information 🙏❤
Best video! Thank youuuuuu. It worked on my crystals!
Always helpful, great video.
Your the man ! , thanks for sharing your knowledge
Brilliant vid dude , glad I found your channel, awesome crystals ⛏🌵🌴🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thanks brother, 🙌🙏💎
respectanimals2 ditto on your comment
Beautiful gems thanks for tips it work well on swiss clear mountain cristals thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Very nice explanation THANK YOU
For those of you wondering what "iron out" is : just checked the MSDS, it's plain old oxalic acid.
I'd be more worried about having my bare hands in a pressure washer's stream than about that chemical.
(good call on the glasses though).
piranha031091 actually, turns out the composition depends on the type of iron out product: www.mindat.org/mesg-19-416220.html
I always found that (Super) Iron Out was a very safe chemical, so I had to research what you said earlier, and I was surprised to find that the liquid version contains oxalic acid, while the powdered version has sodium dithionite/hydrosulfite which is safer and I’m more familiar with. Also, oxalic acid is a lot more destructive to other minerals than sodium dithionite (irrelevant for quartz however), so perhaps in the end one should carefully consider the type of (Super) Iron Out product to buy.
Yes, the powder form isn’t oxalic and the safest thing out there that works so well. Unlike muriatic it oxalic if gotten on skin it has only the slightest irritation for most people.
The point about the pressure washer stands though. Put your hands in front of my 3100 PSI and you’re likely to lose some skin.
This was great to see! I was wondering how you would make them all shiny and pretty.
Best video on crystal cleaning!!
Thanks 🙏
This was a very well made video, I loved it
Thank you!
Looking at them are so magical.
Hi and hello Bryan! First I love the amethyst point I purchased. But I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the citrine clusters! It was a wonderful surprise and has made me ever more of a fan of your vlogs! It is truly Beautiful!!!! I said .....
WWHHHAAAATTTTT!!!! When I went thru the box. Again thank so much and I am still look other pieces I am checking your listings. Please let me know of any other places you sell your pieces! Karen Dennis Queens, NY!!!
Oh great! Glad you liked them! Yes that citrine came from a new find I made in Missouri, it’s such cool stuff! Thanks so much for your support! 🙌🙏💎
We have citrine in Missouri!?! WHAAATTT!?!?!
Can't wait until I'm free to explore again!
I wanted to thank you again. Several months ago, I posted some of my quartz clusters for i.d. in a Rockhound group. It was my 1st post and I had TONS of responses. There were several side conversations and a couple of feuds.
You chimed in with an answer that, sort of, shut everyone up, lol!
In my book, that means there is great respect out there for you!
But you were also detailed, educational and very kind!
You went above and beyond just answering the i.d. question. And it really stuck with me.
I know you're a super busy person. And I just wanted to say thank you again for taking the time to help! 💜
@@TheCrystalCollector hm is citrine cluster ang golden pyrite.?
Very informative video!
Thanks so much for the info.
Wow love your site. My kids and i have been picking up rocks since they were just little. We never knew what we had. Neverthless to this day we pick up; what is to us interesting rocks.
Cam on anh rat nhieu lam. Co dip minh may man co duoc tac pham nhieu hon.good luck for you!
Great work dude ! I gonna follow your channel man !
Thanks so much!✨
Thank You Brian! Absolutely aWeSoMe ❣️ A soak in vinegar (nature's acid) will do some surprising stuff... distilled or apple cider 😁
So beautiful! 😍
Thank you. I was looking for this.
What a helpful video! 👍
you remind me so much of Link and his father from GMM hahahaha, loved your vid thanks.
Hey thanks so much for the very helpful and informative video! You rock! LOL
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Well done great tips and tricks
I only like the videos that really, truly deserve my like. This man's "WHAAAAAAAAAAT" deserves a like every time!!!!!
Whaaaaaaaaat!! 💎
Nicely done.
you're awesome. Loved this video
Thank you so much for watching
I was relaxing in my hotel room in Rogers Arkansas the day before my adventures to the Jim Coleman mine when your notification for the video came on for the iron out cleaner. This stuff works great and cheaper to buy as well. I took your advice and tried it on less desirable pieces and now they're more desirable than before. Have you tried Jim's mine yet? Our next trip we will go try Ron's and then the others. Keep making great videos!
Beautiful crystals
Great video! Thanks!🙏
thanks so much for posting. I have a couple flats of Lwena Citrine, that's pretty still dirty. This helped alot
Waooooooh very nice now I know how to clean my quartz crystal, thanks
TY for this. I found an amethyst the size of a lemon from one of those places in NC where you buy buckets of dirt to sift through. I would like to clean it up. It's pretty.
Sweet!!
Thank you for this. I bought a cluster online that wasn't completely de-yellowed. This should finish it.
Thankyou this was very helpful I appreciate it ;)