Found Rocks

[halfbloodprincess]

I found my rocks at my nana's house, and at the lake. I first checked them with vinegar, and they all are ok. Then I washed them off with water. I just put them on the stove to boil. How long do they have to boil? There are three rocks, and they are in a big pot.

 

[The-Wolf]

10 mins should be ample.
just remember they will stay hot for a long time.
let them air cool as immersing in cold water could have explosive consequences

 

[halfbloodprincess]

Thanks!

 

[Lynda B]

I didn't know you were supposed to boil them.... I just put mine in really hot water with bleach.... and let 'em soak.

 

[halfbloodprincess]

Well they are now done boiling. How long do I wait till taking them out?

 

[The-Wolf]

I'd drain the water off and place them on a cooling try (use oven gloves) and leave over night
they should be, excuse the term, stone cold in the morning

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

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I didn't know you were supposed to boil them.... I just put mine in really hot water with bleach.... and let 'em soak.[/quote]


That way is okay also, as long as you give em' a good rinse after.

 

[halfbloodprincess]

I've never heard of the hot water and bleach way. But sounds just as good as boiling.

I have now boiled each of the rocks. They are now sitting on a cooling tray. They soon will be "stone cold"!

 

[Stan Laurel.]

I've never heard of the hot water and bleach way. But sounds just as good as boiling.

I have now boiled each of the rocks. They are now sitting on a cooling tray. They soon will be "stone cold"!

what is the vinegar check? a way to check limestone or something?

 

[halfbloodprincess]

When you pour the vinegar on the rock, if it bubbles than it will raise your ph level.

 

[Stan Laurel.]

When you pour the vinegar on the rock, if it bubbles than it will raise your ph level.

thanks

 

[halfbloodprincess]

No problem