Can i clean fossils with ultrasonic cleaner?

#fossils #fossilprep #paleontology
Did a small experiment with ultrasonic cleaning device. Usually its used to clean tools and desinfect them. However i tried it to clean some fossils. Long story short overall it is a success, it did clean most of the chain corals that i did put inside, but it took very long time - mostly because timer on my device is maximum 8minutes.
Device model - gt sonic vgt 6250
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[@lucy477]

Wooow, what a commitment with this 8-minute timer!😁 I love that you look for news ways and methods for fossils to look amazing!

[@Amberscape]

I have to , if i want them to look amazing😁

[@fredolney9595]

Thanks for guiding me to this video. I think I will buy one with a longer timer. The fossil corals are beautiful!

[@Amberscape]

Dont forget thet this process took me quite a while!

[@TheOldladyB]

Wow. Those chain corals are stunning. They look amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Amberscape]

My pleasure Darlene!:) glad you've enjoyed my little experiment

[@CarolynMcPherson-r3z]

What a great idea! And you are right! It's pretty silly that the machine only runs for 8 minutes.

[@Amberscape]

Well its designed not for fossils, there industrial ones that runs infinitely - but more expensive and takes more space😁

[@LiSa.N.J]

End results of those chain corals are amazing. Great video and advice on how and what to do. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@Amberscape]

Thanks Lisa!:)

[@davidthomas6859]

Good experiment Jarek ,mixed results but love the Chain coral ❤

[@Amberscape]

The nicest ones survived:))

[@davidthomas6859]

@@Amberscape Yes definitely the best 👌

[@BeautifulDollsChannel]

Wow, I'm really suprised by the results! Thanks for the video.

[@Amberscape]

My pleasure! 😁

[@MobileOutdoor]

I wish I would have taken time to watch this sooner. That was really cool. I would have never thought to use an ultrasound cleaner to clean fossils. Also the fossils themselves were pretty cool. I’ll be tuning in more often

[@Amberscape]

Thanks for kinds words man!:)

[@Quarzkopf]

First comment 🙂 Really cool idea with the ultrasound! This could also work on ammonites and other fossils, couldn't it? Keep on going!

[@Amberscape]

Oh im not sure this needs more testing:)

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

They came out really nice ❤ the chain coral!

[@Amberscape]

I like the result too😁🙏

[@Alrik.]

A very nice experiment! Will you get a bigger one and keep on using these kinds of cleaners to prep?

[@Amberscape]

Yes for sure, a lot safer than vinegar:)

[@williamgelnaw1943]

What kind of matrix is around the corals? How big is the density difference between the matrix and the coral?

[@Amberscape]

Limestone:), not sure about density but matrix is easily rock solid

[@CarolynMcPherson-r3z]

I don't know what the matrix surrounding *his* chain corals is, but I have identical fossils here in Michigan--the US State that looks like a giant mitten on the map--and the matrix is limestone. The limestone can be removed with a vinegar bath PLUS a lot of brushing with an old toothbrush.