HOW TO CLEAN CRYSTALS with Oxalic Acid | Cheap & Simple DIY Mineral Cleaning

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Today's episode is an instructional & educational video for all you rockhounds and mineral collectors out there interested in learning more about the process of cleaning your own fresh quartz crystal finds from Arkansas. Oxalic Acid is the premier way to remove iron oxides and other mineral stains from your quartz crystals. It also works well on all other types of quartz (Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz) and some other minerals.
Oxalic Acid is what all the commercial crystal mines in Arkansas use and it is readily available for purchase at most mines and a few rock shops. Below is a link to purchase oxalic acid on the internet if you can't find it locally.
Other products that work are Iron Out or Barkeeper's Friend. Oxalic Acid is the active ingredient in both of those.
Some mines (e.g. Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine) have such heavy mineral deposits on the crystals' surfaces that Muriatic Acid is used.
Extreme care needs to be considered when handling any acid.
I hope you find this video helpful and insightful.
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Here are instructions in writing:
1 pound of oxalic acid diluted in 2 - 3 gallons of water is the best and correct amount.
You can use this solution many many times until it gets dark green and sediments collect at the bottom.
To clean (sandstone base) clusters, try to use a fresher solution.
Points will clean easily in a mild solution and in older mixtures.
Heating up the solution will greatly speed up the process, but a cold soak also works.
Always use acids in a well-ventilated area (outside).
Before disposing of the acid, make sure to neutralize it with wood ashes, lime or baking soda.
Extreme care needs to be considered when handling any acid.
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@johnwick2018 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Crystal Jesus

@jpexoticpets146 10 месяцев назад

Excellent information in a nice steep by step order. As a nurse, I loved that you shared the safety data sheet as well. Thank you!

@CrystalsofArkansas 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate your kind comment and feedback! Many blessings

@SgtHenick 2 года назад

Hey man we went to Ron Coleman's mine after seeing your video with our four and six year old and had an absolute blast! It was on a Sunday so they weren't hauling up fresh loads and we didn't find any monsters but it was definitely worth it and we did find lots of smaller crystals. Thank you so much for putting your information out there like this I definitely have a bunch of crystals to clean today!

@MataH1 2 месяца назад

Perfect video! No fluff, all useful, responsible, and straight to the very informative point. A pleasure!

@LEX862 27 дней назад

THANKS SO MUCH for this inspiring comprehensive DIY crystal cleaning vid. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I was particularly IMPRESSED (and Thankful) with the way you addressed SAFETY MEASURES PROTOCOL with regards to the handling of potentially dangerous chemicals. This was my first time visiting your channel and I was "subscribed" BEFORE even completing the vid!!! WISHING you ALL THE BEST OF SUCCESS with all your positive, inspiring, crystal related adventures. 🌈💖🦄

@peterchesko9537 Год назад

Thanks for the well produced video! It was fun to meet you at your store and talk about adventures. When I'm back in Mount Ida I'll stop by again.

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter! Looking forward to next time.

@krushdogg 8 месяцев назад

Dude, most informative video I have seen!Thumbs up much appreciated

@CrystalsofArkansas 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate that!

@aimee-lynndonovan6077 Год назад

Love your budget friendly tools, equipment. Maybe cover the bucket with a screen so insects and animals don’t fall in. 😏

@stephentodesco3788 Год назад

Hey! Thanks for the recommendations. I am trying to clean a ton of quarts with lots of iron deposits. Which had been difficult in the past. I’ve use iron out in the past but I tend to find that I get a yellow residue and is impossible to get out. I’ve found oxalic acid to be my best method. Cheers!

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Awesome!! Thank you Oxalic works well even though it can sometimes leave residues also. Phosphoric acid is another good one and may help clean your acid-stained pieces.

@cheri6785 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning! I like them natural and clean❣️

@GauravKavathekar Год назад

Excellent demonstration.

@Omearthcrystals 2 года назад

Love it! Great explanation and follow through on everything!

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@lilalightandlove421 Год назад

Great video! So many helpful tips!

@shahzaman1483 5 месяцев назад

Outstanding Performance ❤

@latasharosich905 2 года назад

Thank you! I visited Ron Coleman mining, and my family and I spent 2 days there. We're going through the cleaning process right now. This video is super helpful. Just got home yesterday. Hi from Northern Kentucky. 👍👍👍

@whitneywynn6145 Год назад

This is so funny, we are going through the cleaning process as I found your comment. We went to the same mine and all. Hi from Southeastern Kentucky!

@zoichikanoe6242 Год назад

BEWARE: though it's very good to clean Quartz and Adularia, IT will destroy and/or dissolve Pyrite, Hematite, Magnetite and so on. Don't use it on ferrous crystals, DON'T. If you bath those, very fast, and then deactivate the acid with some basic, very fast, it makes them shiny (if not too oxidized like pyrite may happen to be, that red/brown layer will not go away) due to reducing their crystal volume a bit exposing the under "layer". Always bath all your crystals into a bicarbonate water solution for HOURS after the acid was used, if you don't deactivate it, it may eats up and destroy your specimen over time if the piece can absorb some moisture from the air and melt the acid crystals (not quartz or adularia, but it will slowly eats up Biotite or such).

@zoichikanoe6242 Год назад

I just wanted to underline it, I did lost a good hematite crystal which was covered and partially hidden under the iron oxide thick layer (0.5cm thick).

@lindaprisk2254 2 года назад

Great video. This will help me clean the crystals I got in Arkansas 3 years ago. Met you at Wagner's where we had a great time buying.

@vancegilmore245 2 года назад

I see why you so carefully gather the small specimens you find. Very nice. 👍

@GREEKEXPLORERS 2 года назад

Another amazing video, really is incredible the difference after cleaning!! I'm so happy when I see so many quartz samples,well done my friend!! Thank you for sharing it and see you in your next video!! Good follow up my good friend and always be careful!!

@AllNAll-lg9ce 7 месяцев назад

this video is so great. thank you for sharing. I've been using oxalic acid but never with heat. Gonna try it!

@SRLGemstone Год назад

This is a very useful video. It solved my question. I hope I can find all the ingredients and apply them. Thank you very much.

@raygay3375 2 месяца назад

Thanks for a wonderfully clear explanation on how to use oxalic acid to clean crystals 🛀🫧

@diananunez6951 2 года назад

Thank you. That was super informative

@aimee-lynndonovan6077 Год назад

The sandstone clusters are phenomenal!😁

@douglasbuck711 Месяц назад

Great work ! Thanks so much !

@jenmartin7832 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing! This was awesome!

@squawpeakrealty1 2 месяца назад

Amazing, thank you for sharing.

@joe1611 2 года назад

Another great video! Thanks for taking the time and showing us your process. I'll definitely try the "crockpot" method next time.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Thank you! It works great

@ericteoh9564 9 месяцев назад

You have a certain calmness in your eyes THANK YOU SO MUCH

@CrystalsofArkansas 8 месяцев назад

That’s kind of you! Thank you

@flakescarred4life901 2 года назад

Thank you SO much for this VERY informative video!! All of my questions got answered perfectly!!

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

That’s awesome! There is written instructions in the description for a quick reference. If cleaning sandstone clusters, use fresh acid for best results. Thanks for watching!

@Mohanraj-gh1jf Год назад

Very clear instructions and pathways. Thanks❤

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

You’re welcome 😊 thank you!!

@Experiment.626 Год назад

Such quality information stay safe mate ❤

@alenedrummond4627 2 года назад

Thank you for showing us your methods. Keep up great vids.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@madgebrennan5638 Год назад

Thanks for the info I did iron out on some Arkansas clusters but while it did lighten it still needs another another round of removal and was looking for something with a little bit more power.

@danielmhako 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for a nice and informative video. Oxalic will really do my crystals justice. Cheers 🥂

@waynelkduarte45 2 года назад

Thanks for the demonstration of cleaning crystals

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

My pleasure! I’ll have another follow up video sometime this year. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@brandongrant1485 2 года назад

I really appreciate your crystal cleaning video. I’ve had problems with my crystals looking cloudy after iron out cleaning. I’ve tried rinsing them after acid and putting them in a baking soda and water solution.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Sometimes it’s the nature of the crystal, but oxalic acid usually doesn’t leave a residue. Try a ultrasonic cleaner also to remove the dullness maybe.

@Jacklyn1955 7 месяцев назад

Very informative. Thank you. Following.

@CyraWolfire 2 года назад

All your finds are gorgeous!thank you for all the details I’ve only ever used iron out but it never does them this beautifully

@RagnarRocks 2 года назад

Iron out is Oxalic Acid

@RobynSahm Год назад

@@RagnarRocks Not really. Not PURE oxalic acid.

@GoldwascheninDeutschland 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thanks for showing this 🙂

@marty315 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much for sharing your experience, you are a very nice guy. I took crystals from the Alpes in France. White and brown quartz. I will follow your advice. 🥰🥰

@craft-o-matic2377 2 года назад

Very thorough and super helpful! Thank you!

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

My pleasure! Thank you 💚

@Catsgotgoals Год назад

Thank you so much the advice about surface iridescence!❤🎉

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! Those are my favorite

@lilalightandlove421 Год назад

Great video! I used your process and my crystals from Twin Creek turned out beautifully! Thank you so much!

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful! My pleasure

@karenwilliamson9337 Год назад

Great Video with detail from start to finish. Great to watch all stages in one video including two processing methods (Crockpot and Solar). Thank you.

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you!

@SpanishGold123 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BoyMama87 Год назад

I appreciate this video so much!! I took my three young sons two of mine over the summer and we have all these wonderful crystals but I don’t know how to clean them so they’ve just been sitting. I finally started looking up how to clean them and your video has been the best! Can’t wait to try. I love the crockpot idea because I was trying to figure out how they were going to stay in warm water. ❤

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you so much! Feel free to message anytime if you have more questions.

@billymcgee3762 2 года назад

Always natural So beautiful Dragon tears. Thank you for your calm informative and safety concious explanation. Mount ida for life.

@ChrisPotwora 7 месяцев назад

Always impressed when someone references the MSDS in a RU-vid video!

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

Safety first!!

@cesaroliveira3221 2 месяца назад

Very nice friend

@kansasgirl73 11 месяцев назад

We love going to Board Camp Crystal Mine! Love Orville and Cheryl. ❤

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

I will still have to check that location out.

@cindyibeth 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this amazing video! We just got back from Arkansas and this helped so much!!! Much love xoxo

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

That makes me happy!!

@HectorTorres-fc3er 5 месяцев назад

Love the video so much help thank you

@logandoubleyou2549 2 года назад

Awesome video ! My wife and I dream to take a trip to Arkansas to dig quartz and South Carolina for amethyst some day

@peggylosacco8811 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much.. now I can clean my findings from cristal park..Montana..

@CrystalsofArkansas 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful

@bernadettecrawford3656 6 месяцев назад

Thank you best wishes from australia

@thecrystalhunters Год назад

Wonderful video. I have watched endless videos trying to get my crystals clean with Iron out only to fail. Your video is just what we needed! Thanks so much 🙌💎 Subscribed

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped. You are very welcome. I’ll have another follow up video with more tips coming this winter.

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@KittyLovesGlover 14 дней назад

oh wow, awesome!

@beckypage6041 Год назад

Hello Dominik, thanks for the video, though I’ve been cleaning crystals for years now, I’ve learned a couple of things from today video. Thank you. My husband and I were actually at Jim’s one day when you and your friends showed up. It was one of those times we had the field to by ourselves for a while. Even tho I have to deal with the high iron, we really like going Jim’s. Cheaper and closest to home, but you got hit them at the right times. Stay safe

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Jim Coleman’s is awesome. It’s all about timing! It was fun digging together! Hope you did well!

@katd1845 Месяц назад

You're awesome!!! Thank you ❤

@fcmandina76 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! Just dug at Ron Coleman last weekend for the first time. I’ve watched your video several times but I never caught what temp the crockpot should be on? I saw it on Hi at one point, and Lo at the end.

@dianaanthony2981 5 месяцев назад

I like your voice and your accent. Very soothing.

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🫶

@cooperschannel5447 2 года назад

I am a novice, and only for myself and my wife. Not to your scale. Thank you so much for this, learned so much. I have taken a liking to Jasper, I leave the points for my wife.

@vickyschwierking2006 Год назад

Love your easy vibe

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@rebeccaburkett4974 Год назад

Thank you for your knowledge

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

My pleasure!

@christopherort2889 5 месяцев назад

Cool video

@danyerdon8494 2 года назад

Nicely done.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Thank you!

@stephm5135 2 года назад

thank you for tutorial, and merci pour la vidéo ^^

@SergeantR 2 года назад

You found some really nice pieces at Jim's. I was digging out there yesterday and found some good ones, although not nearly as nice as yours. I think I will try the Oxalic Acid method on my next batch. We need to go digging together again sometime soon. Take care my friend.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Looking forward to our next dig brother!

@vlogvenom 2 месяца назад

OHH MY MY DUDE YOUR CRYSTALS❤️

@kendramanuel1276 Год назад

Wonderful video ✌️🧡😁

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you

@marilyndonkersley1808 Год назад

Thank you for the detail.......

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

My pleasure!

@susieschilling4009 2 года назад

Hi Dominic quick question about Jim Miller mine. Have they started mining again and dumping tailings? Last year he told me he had stopped 6 months prior. Was there several years ago enjoyed it would love to go again if they are active again.

@elkekaiser3815 2 года назад

Hey Dominik! Das war mal interessant zu sehen, wie man die so schön klar bekommt! Herzliche Grüße vom Rand der Schwäbischen Alb! Elke

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Danke! Ich komme im Mai endlich mal wieder nach Berlin! Zum geburtstag meiner mutter. Ich freu mich darauf!

@maiguapa8 7 месяцев назад

If you add a tablespoon of baking soda on your first rinse and maybe soak the crystals for a minute before applying the pressure wash, it will neutralize the acid. Those are beautiful crystals btw, thanks for sharing. 😊

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

I do not recommend that. It can mess with the crystals surface

@bg8762 2 месяца назад

Is the runoff from washing the crystals safe for the grass (maybe not) or driveway? I live in the city and trying to figure out where to do this! I have crystals from a trip almost a year ago that I’m finally soaking! Thanks for the video!

@JericoHerculesProspectingLLC 2 года назад

Saving for my Watch Later so I don't miss it

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Yay! Thank you

@AVToth Год назад

I live in Texas and the ranch is a s ton of flint. Some of the flint has some kind of crystal in it. They are small but when clean the pieces of flint, some black some brown are beautiful. Would this be ok for the crystal flint?

@imankusman9564 7 месяцев назад

Thanks you very usefull

@eduardoarantes7630 Год назад

Ótimo trabalho

@user-pe2dh3nm1h 9 месяцев назад

Бул.ташты.ким.алатекен.

@GEMS_NEXT 9 месяцев назад

Hey man, great video. can you use this acid on rubies, sapphires and emeralds?

@CrystalsofArkansas 8 месяцев назад

I have used it successfully on rubies and sapphires. I am not sure about emeralds.

@cuthevayo5017 Год назад

Amazing 👏🏼 & Thanks a million for the info. Question can one use Oxalic acid let's say in the cleaning of other colored gemstones that may have rust?

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you! Yes I have used it on different types of Quartz, kyanite, rubies, garnets and more. Be sure to test on a small piece first and never use on porous minerals. Also sometimes just a cold and fresh solution is better than hot. Use caution and please do further research, don’t ruin your specimen

@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 6 месяцев назад

Great, i have to clean one. Btw, you have a nice voice 🤗

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@Suisyo 2 года назад

Thank you sooo much for this incredibly thorough and easy to follow video on crystal cleaning. I'm a budding crystal shop and have struggled to find clear info on cleaning iron until your video! One question if you don't mind, would this method also help with white/cloudy deposits on the surface of clear quartz & amethyst quartz crystals? I have some beautiful pieces and idk if there is an acid bath that would help or if it's something I would have to polish off 😅. Thank you again for all your help!

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you so much! The deposits you are referring to are usually other minerals or etchings that will not be removed by oxalic acid. Even stronger acids will not remove some of these deposits. A polish would be a viable option.

@Suisyo Год назад

@@CrystalsofArkansas Oh ok, thank you for the reply. Much appreciated!

@geologylove4243 День назад

Thanks

@melissaengland3529 Год назад

Excellent video! Was the large black bucket, plastic or metal? Also, love that you’re teaching how to neutralize the OA.

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

Thank you Melissa! Yes, plastic works best for oxalic acid but I have also used metal utensils with no problem, yet eventually more corrosion.

@Webb4life-ng4wv 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@CrystalsofArkansas 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! 🙏🫶🥳

@CliffSichalwe Месяц назад

Hi from Zambia

@SpanishGold123 3 месяца назад

Can I use this cleaning method to clean flourite?

@sarsarsvintagejewelry 2 года назад

I’m so psyched to see this because I’ve got crystals and I’ve got oxalic acid but that’s as far as I’ve gotten.

@CrystalsofArkansas 2 года назад

Heck yeah! All the info you need right here. Enjoy!

@sarsarsvintagejewelry 2 года назад

@@CrystalsofArkansas It really was perfect! Gotta find an old crock pot and I’m set! Thanks for this video, it was perfect and easy to follow.

@pp.z646 12 дней назад

hi there, does it work to remove paint from painted geods?

@gcegubbels4734 Год назад

Clean is beatyful

@Davidrittinger 2 года назад

thanks !!

@gcegubbels4734 Год назад

I love the smal i make hanger beatyful cristal you have

@chrisaurous Год назад

So does the acid solution have to be hot for it to work or does that just help it work better? Super informative video btw it’s really helpful!!

@CrystalsofArkansas Год назад

It speeds up the process but it doesn’t have to be hot necessarily. Points will clean in cold solutions as well but the more iron stains the lesser it works in cold solution

@kevinjamison7240 5 месяцев назад

Can the acid also be used to clean colored crystals like amethyst? Or will it take the purple color out of the specimen?

@thanostimestone6813 11 месяцев назад

I’m curious. Have you ever etched anything like a selenite etching for a pentacle and a Kabbalah.

@CrystalsofArkansas 10 месяцев назад

No, have not

@chicharones9640 5 месяцев назад

Any tips for someone who lives in Canada and it’s cold outside right now? How bad are the fumes? Can i put in a plastic bucket and put a cover or will the presure make it explode?

@CrystalsofArkansas 5 месяцев назад

It is not explosive. If you don’t heat it, fumes should not be too bad.