MineralsRule Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hello. Can anyone suggest the safest way to periodically clean Colorado amazonie crystals? I like to leave them out and I get alot of pollen and dust over them. Is hard water ok to rinse over them or is there a safer way? I am mainly worried about the color fading from improper cleaning. Thank you for any help Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mike-I know you can safely clean amazonite specimens with water and a very mild soap but I would prefer to use distilled water instead of hard water. No sense taking any chances on those specimens. I'd like to see a photo of it if you can post it.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralsRule Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mike-I know you can safely clean amazonite specimens with water and a very mild soap but I would prefer to use distilled water instead of hard water. No sense taking any chances on those specimens. I'd like to see a photo of it if you can post it.SteveThanks so much Steve. This pic is my best piece. Nice lines and excellent color. Amazonite is one of my favorite minerals due to the feldspar microline and color. This piece is around 3.5 inches long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrex Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 As the Aussies say, "That's a beauty!" Perfect color and nice crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I agree with bigrex. What a specimen... :wubu: Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haderly Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That is a very nice specimen. I have cut up a bit of Amazonite but sure would not touch that one. My best Amazonite is from Brazil but it is still just a cutting rock and not anything worthy of display like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralsRule Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks alot guys. It is my best amazonite crystal that I have. I appreciate the nice comments on it. That piece from Brazil has awesome color as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Haderly-Nice piece with great color !!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks alot guys. It is my best amazonite crystal that I have. I appreciate the nice comments on it. That piece from Brazil has awesome color as well.By the way- did you find that some where around Pikes Peak? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralsRule Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 By the way- did you find that some where around Pikes Peak? SteveI do believe it is pikes peak. I need to check my paperwork. I am a collector. I haven't had the great opportunity to go on any digs yet. I have been collecting for about 20 years now. I am obsessed with minerals. Have a true love . Here is another photo I just snapped quickly of some nice colorado amazonite. The color is not nearly as intense, but nice crystal structure.By the way Steve....my wife picked me up 2 gallons of distilled water. thank you much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Amazonite is one of my favorites too, esp with the smokey quartz crystals. True American classic. Thanks for posting the photos. Always enjoy looking at them..Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralsRule Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes Steve. Nice combo pieces have become harder and harder to obtain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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