Growing A Black Crystal from Just Copper & Vinegar

I spent 1 year growing this copper acetate crystal from copper metal and vinegar. Copper acetate crystals grow much slower compared to many other crystals, due to its low solubility in water. The process took me 1 year and 19 days in total. But the patience is definitely worth it! For a detailed written guide on making this work, check out my son's blog post at https://crystalverse.com/copper-aceta... Do note that copper acetate is mildly toxic. Either wash your hands after touching it, or wear gloves when handling. Keep away from children and food. For family friendly crystals, check out my other vids. --- MATERIALS I bought my materials in Malaysia, but the items below are similar ones available on Amazon — they work just as well if you’d like to try this experiment yourself. • Copper chops (so you don't have to cut them): https://amzn.to/4qVLzO9 • Vinegar (more concentrated version): https://amzn.to/4hRokAG • Hydrogen peroxide: https://amzn.to/47zghFg • Nylon fishing line (clear, 0.14 mm): https://amzn.to/3LvU9mF • 250 mL beaker: https://amzn.to/49P4mob • 600 mL beaker: https://amzn.to/445FbKh • Large flat dish: https://amzn.to/43sxb5T • Plastic petri dish (90 × 15 mm): https://amzn.to/43YeDdX • Plastic funnel: https://amzn.to/4oEcbll • Filter paper: https://amzn.to/4oAKD01 • Precision tweezers: https://amzn.to/3JIbpoa • Digital scale: https://amzn.to/4olYTsy These are Amazon affiliate links — I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Getting the materials 00:41 Making the copper acetate 01:36 Evaporating the solution 02:15 Growing seed crystals 03:50 Hanging the seed crystal 04:50 Dissolving parasitic crystals 05:53 Filtering crystal solution 06:46 Observing the crystal 08:09 Harvesting the crystal 09:03 Final result --- Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.