Calcite can be removed from agates using an acetic acid solution. Vinegar is a mixture of acetic acid and water. Vinegar can be found at grocery stores and hardware stores.
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Removal of calcite from agates
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Mix one part of vinegar with one part of distilled water in a bucket.
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Place the agates in the solution. Let the agates sit for twelve hours.
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Dry the vinegar off the agates using a rag. Pour three cups of milk over the agates. The milk will neutralize the acetic acid from the vinegar.
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Wash the agates with distilled water, then rub gently with a sponge. This will remove any remaining calcite from the agates.
The Drip Cap
- Removing calcite from agates is an easy process.
- Vinegar can be found at grocery stores and hardware stores.
- Dry the vinegar off the agates using a rag.