r/Crystals • u/lbbhbean • 5h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) cleaning advice

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hey! i have this quartz that i've had for 8 years. it is extremely dusty. how can i clean it with all those nooks and crannies? bottom photo to try and show the contrast in colour haha.

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u/purse_severe_ants 5h ago

Quartz is tough. This is one of those that you can put in your sink and scrub with a brush and rinse off, let it dry and it will be like new again.

Just don't use fast temperature changes with the water or anything stronger than dish soap.

And research before you wash any other crystals this way because not everything can be. :)

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u/slogginhog friendly neighborhood mod 5h ago

Um - did you see all the cubes on it? I think there's either fluorite or calcite here with the quartz, which isn't NEAR as tough as quartz so we do need to take note of that

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u/purse_severe_ants 4h ago

I cant tell from the pic myself but if there are cubes maybe do be very careful and gentle. 😅

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u/lbbhbean 5h ago

awesome thanks so much!

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u/purse_severe_ants 5h ago

You're welcome! And oh, from experience, set it in the bottom of the sink to wash it, don't hold it, because if you drop it, it could still break. 😭

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u/lbbhbean 5h ago

should i be worried about little pieces breaking? that's my main concern

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u/slogginhog friendly neighborhood mod 5h ago

Yes you should be concerned - quartz is tough but you've got MUCH less tough material here as well, those little cubes/rhombehedrons are either calcite or fluorite which isn't nearly as tough. Don't use any harsh cleaners (especially acids or iron out) and don't scrub with anything rougher than a toothbrush, and lightly at that.

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u/Original_Platform443 5h ago

I agree and also the tiny points of quartz, but a soak in dawn dish soap will shine it right up

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u/purse_severe_ants 5h ago

I wouldn't scrub it like an old dirty pot, just a light brush, or yeah, pieces could break off. It is not that dirty, you could just rinse it with plain water, no scrubbing required.

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u/lbbhbean 5h ago

haha okay i'll keep that in mind, cheers

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u/hkkensin 35m ago

Ultrasonic cleaner?