The iron hematoxylin used for an elastic stain is usually Verhoeff.  This is alcoholic hematoxylin (5%), ferric chloride (10%) and Lugol iodine.  This is prepared fresh and the solutions are added in the order given.  The differentiating solution is 2% ferric chloride. 
 
Jennifer MacDonald
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