An extraction was performed on vulgar earth/soil using distilled food grade white vinegar. A golden yellow tincture was extracted. This was concentrated to yield a deep orange/red tincture, and then evaporated completely evaporated to yield a mix of acetate salts.

Notice the crystalline crust formed around the rim of the evaporation dish. This is most likely calcium/magnesium acetates due to the familiar amorphous crystallization pattern, and also the creeping effect. The crude crystalline acetates at the bottom of the dish seems to be most likely potassium/sodium based. This crude acetate extract contains a wide spectrum of acetates (elements spanning the periodic table).

A small amount of the previously prepared crude acetate salt was dissolved in water, and a lye precipitation was performed. This is representative of the clumpy white precipitate shown in the last photo. This later completely settled to form a slightly off-white layer. This precipitate is a mix of calcium/magnesium hydroxide, and supposedly contains m-states/ORMEs as well (with trace amounts of various other elements).

Acetates extracted from earth are very good candidates for undergoing the acetate process to create the stone. They are philosophical, living, and come directly from nature with the life-force still linked.