"opps a little over $2 per oz. I have purchased mine the eBay. Also when cleaning your stones, after the Bar Keepers Friend, you may need to use a toothbrush and work the stone with the brush. Maybe use a little dish soap while brushing. If you don't have an extra toothbrush, be sure to grab your wife’s and use hers. I know my wife really likes it when I use hers. Hmmm, maybe that is one reason why I only had 2 kids nearly 2 decades ago. I must ponder this further.. ;-) Also a dental pick or tool can help to get the small cracks and crevices clean. If you don't have any, next time you go to the dentist, ask if you can have some of the retired tools. They generally keep them for people like us. At least mine does. But if you ask, the Dr may save some for you. But they are nice to have around. The tools are brittle so don't over do on the pressure as they may break. Hope this helps a little. Paul"

"When I hunted crystals in KY earlier this year, the guy who took me told me to clean with muriatic acid. Pour some in a bowl with H2O. I used a soft toothbrush with them. They came out nice, but one geode turned yellow because I left it in straight acid and got distracted for awhile.

I've since read that it's a good idea to rinse with baking soda water to counteract the acid when you're done. You guys have any experience with this acid? (I never knew to wash my agates in anything other than the hose - I'll have to try it)

I've also read that a water pik will rinse out small crevices. I don't have one anymore to try - have to put that on my yard-sale shopping list.

Pam"

"Using muratic acid works as good or better than the oxalic acid. Dilution is very important. Also yellowing can be caused by sunlight during the cleaning. So if using muratic acid be sure to it in the shade or dark area and only soak them as long as there is a reaction - the bubbling. I have seen recommendations to use muratic acid if the oxalic acid doesn’t work. Just be sure to clean the rock very well before putting it into the muratic acid. Sometimes no matter what is use, yellowing does occur Paul"

"Hey all
We went, we met, we got rocks,,lol.
It was a great day and lots of laughs. Got a few pics that will be posted later since we is worn out. Andy is already asleep,,,lol. Durn eastern flat landers don't travel well in hills on foot power,,lol. He did great tho as did every one. Jake and Ron and Leslieand Dad along with andy and I had a good haul of pretty Agates. We also got some nice wood and jasper. Will post more tomorrow .
Tom"