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Can crystal cut glass?
Diamond is a crystal. Yes.
WHAT IS Faux Crystal?
Faux crystal is normally pressed glass rather than hand cut. You can normally tell by finding the mold seams in the glass.
Can diamond or emeralds cut glass?
A diamond will cut glass -- an emerald will not.
What is waterford cut in crystal mean?
To show sexy apperince ----------- Waterford Crystal is a company that makes luxury glassware products, including some that are cut crystal glass. Please see the link.
Can diamonds cut through glass?
Cut through glass is different from scaring the surface of glass. People who cut glass use a diamond-tipped tool to score the surface of the glass, then they tap the glass with a rubber mallet, which fractures the glass along the line of the score. You could use a diamond-tipped saw to cut through glass, especially if it was a thick plate.
How do you tell how much crystal is a glass?
Its see through and sparkles??????
What is lead crystal glass made of?
The inclusion of at least 24% lead oxide in the composition is required by law for crystal to be called full lead crystal. The lead lends brilliance and weight to the product. Crystal without lead is still crystal, i.e. clear glass, however, it is more commonly perceived as &quotglass". The lead also make the crystal softer and more conducive to cutting. This is why the lead crystal is cut and for the most part, the unleaded crystal is not cut.
How do you identify a waterford lamp?
With so many fake waterford items made, identifying genuine waterford lamps can be difficult. Look for a gold sticker with green seahorse emblem on the bottom, or look for "waterford" etched into the bottom. To tell the difference between a glass fake and a crystal genuine, check for thickness, light, cut, and weight. Crystal is thicker than glass, crystal is clear while glass has a slight yellow or green tint, glass has rougher edges while crystal has a more smooth cut, and crystal is heavier than glass.
Why diamond is hard enough to cut glass?
Yes. Diamond cuts through everything. In fact, diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth. (Diamond or laser can cut diamond.) The question was 'why'... the answer is because it is the most compressed carbon based material.
Can drill cut through glass?
An ordinary HSS drill bit can not cut through glass. A diamond tipped drill bit is necessary for this.
Can you cut through glass with a knife?
no, because the glass could break
What distinguishes lead crystal barware from ordinary glass?
Crystal glass is made differently with a different chemical composition (lead oxide is added). It is then cut either by hand or by machine to create facets and/or designs.
