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Post by upsided0wnducks on Dec 24, 2011 17:43:55 GMT -5
Sooo does anyone else own an Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner? I got one for Christmas and am worried, it says you can put glasses in it but don't know if it's completely safe for any type of cabochons. Anyone know? I'm going to google around but would love someone's advice if they have/had one. Thanks!
Krista
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 24, 2011 17:57:42 GMT -5
There are lots of Gemstones that you should NOT put into Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners. Let's look at the list:
Opals
Pearls
Emeralds
Tanzanites
Tourmalines
Peridot
Malachite
Agates
Onyx
Black or Dyed Pearls
Chocolate Pearls
Fracture Filled Diamonds
Synthetic Stones
Black Opals
Mosaic Opals
Marcasite
Turquoise
Jade
Amber
Lapis
Mother of Pearl
Coral
Colored Diamonds
Malachite
Fresh Water Pearls
Costume Jewelry
Diamonds with lots of Inclusions
Copper Plated Jewelry
Opal Doublets or Triplets
Tungsten
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Post by rockmanken on Dec 24, 2011 20:03:35 GMT -5
I have never had a problem with ANY stone or jewelry I put in mine. Have put amber, opals,emeralds with biotite mica on them and it removes some of the mica, jade and lots of jaspers and agates. NEVER had any to have any adverse effects.
Never have had any pearls to put in it.
Ken
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 24, 2011 20:23:53 GMT -5
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Don
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Post by Don on Dec 24, 2011 21:03:01 GMT -5
I've had the finish come clean off of a piece of picasso stone...
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by amyk on Dec 26, 2011 21:27:23 GMT -5
I have used it on many agates. it works great. i use it to remove any residual polish powder or dop wax. I usually have to run it several times, but the results are good. It gets the stuff out of any cracks or drusys. it also works great to clean gold and silver. I have put wrapped silver pieces in it and my wedding ring. I usually run it with a smidge of dish soap in the water.
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Post by Roller on Dec 27, 2011 0:09:22 GMT -5
i just bought one as well ! Seems any gemstone that is already fractured shouldnt be put in according to gemstone buying guide ! as well as what jakesrocks said .. especially I would think opal and turquoise I wouldnt chance it !
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Post by rock on Jan 2, 2012 15:32:19 GMT -5
Hey guys I have ruined good opal material before it was even cut by putting it in a ultrasonic cleaner. It got all cloudy and opaque  I have also cracked quarts clusters apart, enhanced fractures in other quartz, and crazed an epidote crystal. But they work great for tougher more contiguous materials. |
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I have also cracked quarts clusters apart, enhanced fractures in other quartz, and crazed an epidote crystal. 
