Iron-Out is actually an acid (Oxalic). However, in this case, since it was used to remove iron "stains," I feel that it is not too far-fetched to say it is acting like a bleach.
@@saaamember97 iron out spray is oxalic acid. iron out powder is actually a different acid its a sodium bismusulfite acid. but my point was the title said iron out but it wasnt iron out it was bleach. 2 totally different chemicals.
@@saaamember97 bleach is sodium hypochlorite a chlorine chemical compound anyway... two totally different chemical compounds. hopefully u never mix the 2 together because u think theyre the same thing🤦
Saveurital I think the acids could damage the crystals especially if any calcite is present. I would stick with bleach as it does not adversely affect the crystals.
@@ontariorocksrelics Thank you for the rapid reply. I can't find Iron Out in Europe. Bleach could be chlorine? I have Barites cluster covered with a black and grey scales, some top part of them are shinny but mostly covered by black/grey matrix(?) or scale and large quartz under it. I can find liquid form of iron solvent "Evapo-Rust" here, but I don't know if it cleans the black/grey scale which covers on the top part of the rock. It's quite big and heavy, 12x7 inches. Could you give me some advice please?
Yes any acid could release some fumes, always do in well be related area. I find the iron out itself releases, haven’t noticed any additional smell when the fluorite was added.
I picked up some that have a rusty looking crust on them. Going to give the Iron Out a try. Thanks for sharing!
Can i get ur instagram, facebook?
Thanks Michael - got a big job ahead of me
Yup. Easy but seams to work well on the right specimen .
the video says cleaning w bleach. but its iron out. 🤦
Iron-Out is actually an acid (Oxalic). However, in this case, since it was used to remove iron "stains," I feel that it is not too far-fetched to say it is acting like a bleach.
@@saaamember97 iron out spray is oxalic acid. iron out powder is actually a different acid its a sodium bismusulfite acid. but my point was the title said iron out but it wasnt iron out it was bleach. 2 totally different chemicals.
@@saaamember97 bleach is sodium hypochlorite a chlorine chemical compound anyway... two totally different chemical compounds. hopefully u never mix the 2 together because u think theyre the same thing🤦
Thank you for the very good idea using a 5L distilled water empty bottle for basing crystals! Can I use citric acid or vinegar instead?
Saveurital I think the acids could damage the crystals especially if any calcite is present. I would stick with bleach as it does not adversely affect the crystals.
@@ontariorocksrelics Thank you for the rapid reply. I can't find Iron Out in Europe. Bleach could be chlorine? I have Barites cluster covered with a black and grey scales, some top part of them are shinny but mostly covered by black/grey matrix(?) or scale and large quartz under it. I can find liquid form of iron solvent "Evapo-Rust" here, but I don't know if it cleans the black/grey scale which covers on the top part of the rock. It's quite big and heavy, 12x7 inches. Could you give me some advice please?
Saveurital I think it’s called Rust out in Europe, pretty sure that’s the brand name in Britain
@@dariotaylor6444 Thank you!
What do you do afterwards to make them shiny again?
Put those in Vinegar for half day.
I though putting flourite into any time of acid releases toxic fumes
Yes any acid could release some fumes, always do in well be related area. I find the iron out itself releases, haven’t noticed any additional smell when the fluorite was added.