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My uncle swore by using a vinegar soak for cleaning calcite off a fossil I dug up near Cincinnati, and after a week of watching it fizz, the detail was incredible.

Has anyone else had luck with mild acids on different minerals, or is it a quick way to ruin a good find?
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jennyh33
jennyh3323d ago
Honestly I was always scared to try it, but seeing the results on some limestone last year totally won me over. Just gotta be so careful with the timing.
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emeryw16
emeryw1623d ago
Yeah I was the same as @jennyh33, but vinegar on some pyrite from Illinois proved me wrong. Just don't walk away from it.
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