Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

[Tom aka James Knudson]

Hi all, I was once told to just soak the meteorite in distilled water to remove caliche and it worked great! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier <>< IMCA 6168 ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Wray To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites Sonny and list,   I have had success removing caliche/alkali with a bathroom cleaning product called CLR.  It is sold to remove calcium, rust and lime.  You can watch the action as it bubbles away the coating.  I then rinse in water and then in alcohol before drying.  This seems to work with no apparent ill effects.  If this is not a good idea, I am willing to accept advice from those more chemically astute.   Dan Wray COMETS ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 11:52 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites Hi List, What is the best way to remove dirt and caliche/alkali staining from meteorites? Thanks, Sonny