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

[@SgtHenick]

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]

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

[@jpexoticpets146]

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]

I appreciate your kind comment and feedback! Many blessings

[@barbara6058]

Great video. My neighbor just gave me these huge crystals and even though they are beautiful, I needed to know how to clean them. Glad you went into the neutralizing and disposal info. I'm an old tree hugging hippy and while watching it I wondered about the disposal of the acid. Thank you!

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Me too. Plus the acid can be used many many times over and over again

[@krushdogg]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate that!

[@peterchesko9537]

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]

Thanks Peter! Looking forward to next time.

[@johnwick2018]

Thank you Crystal Jesus

[@johns_craft8582]

😂😂😂😂

[@reikishaman]

Super clear and helpful video! Your delivery of the info is great, I so appreciate that you don't chat around the instructions which is so distractive for me. I just have a few crystals that need this sort of cleaning. Now I feel 100% confident to do it myself. Thank you so very much!

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you!

[@ChrisPotwora]

Always impressed when someone references the MSDS in a KZbin video!

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Safety first!!

[@Theresa.W1264]

This is such a great informative video for any beginner learning how to clean crystals! Thank you for such great content! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brandongrant1485]

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]

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.

[@latasharosich905]

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]

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!

[@BoyMama87]

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]

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

[@LEX862]

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. 🌈💖🦄

[@stephentodesco3788]

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]

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.

[@vancegilmore245]

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

[@kimberlyhinson4252]

So incredibly helpful

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you!

[@elizabethd189]

really enjoyed your information. I teach earth science and found this quite interesting. Thank you for taking so much time to be thorough and informative.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you!!

[@dxdxdxxd]

Hi, very nice video ❤❤❤. But i would ask, would HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) work same if concentraced is used? Thanks

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

I have never worked with hydrochloric. Can’t give any advice. Oxalic is the industry standard for iron and rust removal.

[@Lynn-h3w2w]

Thank you so much for making this very important video. Your neutralization section was excellent.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you!

[@CyraWolfire]

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]

Iron out is Oxalic Acid

[@RobynSahm]

@@RagnarRocks Not really. Not PURE oxalic acid.

[@marty315]

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. 🥰🥰

[@ericteoh9564]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

That’s kind of you! Thank you

[@fsujeanniek]

Just noticed that the link for the MSDS is not working. ☺️ Went Crystal digging at Ron Coleman recently and it was so fun! Can’t wait to clean them! Thanks for posting such a thorough video!

[@All41N14All4me]

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

[@cooperschannel5447]

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.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

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!!

[@kansasgirl73]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

I will still have to check that location out.

[@beckypage6041]

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]

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

[@dianaanthony2981]

I like your voice and your accent. Very soothing.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you so much 🫶

[@danielmhako]

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

[@bg8762]

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!

[@lindaprisk2254]

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.

[@thecrystalhunters]

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]

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

[@cheri6785]

Absolutely stunning! I like them natural and clean❣️

[@peggylosacco8811]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful

[@Omearthcrystals]

Love it! Great explanation and follow through on everything!

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you!!

[@karenwilliamson9337]

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]

Thank you!

[@Iaapwm]

Great video mate, wish you success for your effort. Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Cheers mate!

[@SergeantR]

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]

Looking forward to our next dig brother!

[@CatboyChemicalSociety]

oxalic acid is a funny acid its one of the few acids thats able to dissolve titanium and safer than using HF or fuming HCl.

[@cindyibeth]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

That makes me happy!!

[@logandoubleyou2549]

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

[@lilalightandlove421]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Wonderful! My pleasure

[@Suisyo]

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]

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]

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

[@Catsgotgoals]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

You are so welcome! Those are my favorite

[@user-er8zi1ws4n]

Solid video man! 11:39 how many hours on high should you leave it on for? Then how many hours of low? Noticed you started at high then ended on low just wanted to know how many hours for each?

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

No specific rule, 4-5 on high, 6-8 on low or 8-10 on low is good too

[@billymcgee3762]

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

[@waynelkduarte45]

Thanks for the demonstration of cleaning crystals

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

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

[@shahzaman1483]

Outstanding Performance ❤

[@shahidabeevlog]

Jazakallah ho khair. Helpful method you shown. Thanks a lot

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

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

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

The sandstone clusters are phenomenal!😁

[@elkekaiser3815]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

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

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[@zoichikanoe6242]

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]

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).

[@Arkmtria]

Thanks man! Will oxalic acid also dissolve black mica?

[@madgebrennan5638]

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.

[@SRLGemstone]

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.

[@maiguapa8]

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]

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

[@veronikabebonika1352]

Hi from Norway! Great video! I have destroyed the sparkle/shimmering on a blue jade yoni egg when i left it for 24 hours in water with sea salt. It look dull and «dead»/no sparkles anymore. I am wondering what is your tips?

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Sorry to hear. I don’t recommend cleansing with salt and water. Smudging with white sage is always best. And a quick wash with soap water. Not sure if it can be brought back but try an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or find someone to repolish it?

[@Jacklyn1955]

Very informative. Thank you. Following.

[@Goldwaschenid]

Awesome, thanks for showing this 🙂

[@thanostimestone6813]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

No, have not

[@arkapadma]

What so great about oxalic acid, since it is natural, once it has been stabilized/neutralized, you can actually dump them back to nature, with time it will dissolve it self. Oxalis Strica is one of the species that naturally has oxalic acid in it.

[@joe1611]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you! It works great

[@pp.z646]

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

[@gcegubbels4734]

I love the smal i make hanger beatyful cristal you have

[@lilalightandlove421]

Great video! So many helpful tips!

[@Mohanraj-gh1jf]

Very clear instructions and pathways. Thanks❤

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

You’re welcome 😊 thank you!!

[@SpanishGold123]

Can I use this cleaning method to clean flourite?

[@VPandu-l5v]

Wow super 👍

[@chrisaurous]

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]

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

[@morvau]

Iron out is oxalic acid but more consumer safe and requires more heat or longer treatments to work

[@MinerDetail]

No it's not. Too different chemical formulas containing different compounds.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Iron outs active ingredient is oxalic acid.

[@bobstacy9941]

Do you have plans for making a cleaning station? I'm looking simple and cost-effective. Just a beginner at crystal mining.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Yes, filmed a video on it a while ago and hope to have it published this fall or winter.

[@flakescarred4life901]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

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!

[@kevinjamison7240]

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

[@susieschilling4009]

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.

[@fcmandina76]

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.

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Thank you best wishes from australia

[@alenedrummond4627]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you!!

[@douglasbuck711]

Great work ! Thanks so much !

[@shannonthomas8629]

When using a pressure washer to eliminate clay/dirt from the crystals, is there any concern of breaking/blasting the crystals apart?

[@jfarley8985]

I actually had my faden quartz/pink lithium supplier suggest a pressure washer on my tiny delicate pieces! I opted for iron out instead and had *amazing results*. The idea of the pressure washer scared me, but maybe it actually is ok..?

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Should be ok unless it’s very delicate or fine points.

[@squawpeakrealty1]

Amazing, thank you for sharing.

[@Experiment.626]

Such quality information stay safe mate ❤

[@GauravKavathekar]

Excellent demonstration.

[@chicharones9640]

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]

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

[@surfer56girl]

Hi I use to go to Mt Ida and got a lot of crystals about 6 yrs ago, I moved Oregon do you know of any places around In Oregon to go Crystal hunting? I love you video thank you.

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

There are definitely spots. Sunstone, obsidian, carnelian There are groups on Facebook that may be helpful for localities

[@GEMS_NEXT]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

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

[@melissaengland3529]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

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

[@KingRam5891]

Thank you for the video. It helped a lot. Very detailed and great information. I am new to rock hunting/hounding. Started in late 2022 but I know I found some good items. Good rocks and maybe other stuff. Keep making videos

[@diananunez6951]

Thank you. That was super informative

[@AVToth]

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?

[@katd1845]

You're awesome!!! Thank you ❤

[@raygay3375]

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

[@jeremywilliams4876]

Do you need a strainer for the bucket or not really? I have a geode that i split open and it has 3 medium/big sized pieces

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

No need for a strainer, just makes handling more easy with less exposure.

[@vickyschwierking2006]

Love your easy vibe

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Thank you 😊

[@HoodBillyLife]

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

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Yay! Thank you

[@cesaroliveira3221]

Very nice friend

[@jfarley8985]

Hi again! Finally got my OA and ready to use it. I’m using a gallon bucket and lid. Will I have much success, once the water cools down overnight? The temps here are warm, but only in the mid 70s during the day. This particular piece is probably gonna take roughly a week, based off my friends experience with her crystal cleaning. Is there a way I can heat up my bucket each day so the warmth can do its best work?

[@CrystalsofArkansas]

Start off with hot solution and just leave it in there, it should do the trick even after it cools down. Otherwise find an old window and create a greenhouse effect over the bucket.