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...from candle-lit dinners to candle safety-first. A blog by Claire - Unique Candleholders
Postings for: Glass vs Crystal
Is crystal better than glass?
....horses for courses
(29th March 2007 23:00)
As you may know, the difference between crystal and glass is the lead content in the glass material. Crystal by European standards has to have at least 24% lead oxide. Characteristics of crystal: High quality crystal usually has a "ring" when struck... (More...)
What is the difference between glass and crystal?
.. Lets make this perfectly clear?
(21st March 2007 00:00)
The answer to this depends on where you live in the world! Technically, glass is an organic mixture that hardens without crystallization. It can be made from quartz sand, lime, soda, potash and lead oxide in varying proportions. The proportion of lead... (More...)
