Uncle Ron 1,492 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yo All...I put a dilute hydrochloric acid on the caliche covered back side of the nugget ...Man, the acid stripped all the caliche off in about 10 minutes...and here's what was hiding... :whoopie: ...Before, after and closeup pix...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnman 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Beutiful specimen, Ron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gatorguy 0 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Nice specimen Ron!, Thnaks for the plans! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 965 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 NIIIICE :cool04: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Porter 2 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 We used to call nice speci's like that Icecreams. :icon_mrgreen: Well done Ron, shows the good 'ole 2100's still have what it takes to pull a piece or two. JP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
~LARGO~ 17 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hey Cuz, Amazing! :smrt1: Beautiful finds! Thanks for sharing! Jealous as Hell! :sadwalk: Cuz Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AZBirddog 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 :headphones: Seems like you have all the luck. It's to hot here to go beeping. 113 today :grrr01: AZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reno Chris 427 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I was goping to suggest Hydrochloric, but it can also be a gamble and do some damage to the specimen. Glad to see it came out OK. If you have not done so already, I'd suggest soaking it in a solution of baking soda for an hour or two to nutralize any acid that got into the cracks of the specimen. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Ron 1,492 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yo Chris...I did soak it in baking soda solution for about half an hour...Seems to be ok now...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isitluck 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 sweeeeeeeeet :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 89 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 JP The kids say you scream I scream we all scream for icecream.I'd take alot of that kind of Icecream. Uncle Ron As good as that looks thats got to be BlueBell Icecream and that one had to be a screamer. One thing Uncle you have always got something good for show and tell. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mirkaba 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 That is a great piece. I generally use muriatic acid the pool type which is 29% hydrochloric. Then to neutralize the acid I leave it in the arm and hammer solution at least overnight and usually 24 hours depending on the porosity of the host rock. VERY NICE! Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeker 1 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Beautiful Ron what a great find.....Geo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron l. 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 very nice ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Nugget 770 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Ron, you are on a wonderful run. Super finds, but do take care in this heat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOOKIN4GOLD 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Nice piece, it makes you realize why we do this when you find beauties like that!!!!! Nice job and congrats!!!Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.