Collector’s Crystal

~*~Sitting, Waiting, Wishing~*~ asked:


I have two different bags of those rocks and crystals you find at campground souvenir stores, and I was just wondering if they’re real. I started a collection of rocks, crystals and shells recently, and I don’t want to include those unless they’re real. Thanks!

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Lowry W. Mell asked:


Tips On Caring For Crystal

Author: Lowry W. Mell

Proper care of crystal is a part of the collecting and ownership process. Bear in mind that crystal is a form of glass and is consequentially fragile. Even solid looking crystal figurines are subject to breakage. Keep the following tips in mind and you will maintain the beauty, quality and value of your crystal.

1. When moving or cleaning a crystal item, handle only one piece at a time. This is the time when most damage occurs so be careful.

2. Glassware, stemware and figurine collectibles should be stored in an enclosed cabinet to avoid the collection of dust.

3. Crystal items used for Home Décor such as crystal flower vases, ashtrays, figurines, paperweights, etc. can be cleaned free of dust with a Blow Dryer set on cool, or with a lint free cloth. Finger marks can be removed with a light spray of glass cleaner and a lint free cloth. Never use paper towels to clean crystal. The wood fibers in paper will create tiny scratches on the surface.

4. Exercise great care when washing crystal. The kitchen sink is the biggest hazard zone for crystal.breakage. Crystal is subject to breaking in extreme heat. Wash in warm water only. If the water is too hot for your hands, it is too hot for the crystal. To avoid spotting, add a quarter cup of ammonia or a liquid dishwasher rinse agent with the detergent. Rinse in clean warm water and air dry on a rack or kitchen towel.

5. Take care when washing glassware. Use a soft fiber bottle brush to clean the inside of narrow glasses. For larger glasses, clean the inside with a dish cloth using only two fingers. Never put your whole hand in the glass to clean or dry the crystal. The pressure on the side of the glass will cause it to break and you risk getting a nasty cut.

6. Here are some additional safety measures you can take. Do not put five or six glasses in the sink at one time. When you reach in the water for another glass you create a mini-wave of water pressure. This pressure can push one glass into another glass or one glass into the side of the sink resulting in breakage. Washing one at a time is the better way. Another good idea is to place a rubber mat in the bottom of the sink in case a glass slips out of your hand. The next hazard is the spigot. Push it out of the wash area until you are ready to rinse.

Follow these simple tips and you will keep your crystal looking as good as new with all its original sparkle and brilliance. Use care in handling crystal and it will last a lifetime.



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ellen asked:


A custom engraved crystal presentation item is perfect for corporate awards of all types, including recognition awards, achievement awards, incentive awards and commemorative awards. If an event or achievement is worth recognising, then commemorate it in a worthwhile way. Our fine quality crystal and lead crystal products make cherished and highly memorable awards or gifts.

Crystal products include crystal perfume bottle,crystal ashtray,crystal keychain and so on. Some people like to send it to friend as a gift. How to choose it,I list some tips an Tactics to help you.

Tips & Tactics

When choosing a crystal award, consider the occasion for which you’re giving it; obelisks and triangles are popular for sales achievements, for instance, plaques for financial achievements or donations, and stars for more personal achievement awards.

Crystal awards can cost less than $100 or more than $400; the more customized and unique the design, the more expensive the award.

While vendors tend to offer the same types of crystal corporate awards, what differentiates them is customer service; look for vendors that offer free engraving, discounted shipping or complimentary logo setup.

Choose traditional clear crystal awards for more formal occasions and treated or colored crystal awards for more innovative achievements.

Consider where you will be presenting your various crystal awards before you purchase them; taller pieces are appropriate for crystal awards that will be presented in front of a large audience in a large space, while smaller pieces are appropriate for crystal awards that will be presented in a more intimate ceremony.



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Miki H asked:


We did an experiment in science where we grew crystals, and mine barely grew compared to everyone else’s and it was under the heat lamp like theirs was. Why is this?!? URGENT!

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utopiaangelgold asked:


Atantean Crystals are natural Computers capable of playing back Digital,Audio,Light,Energy and Langauge worldly and Unworldly.Quartz is its composition.Do they exist and is there a source?

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Bill 8634 asked:


The calcium usually is in the form of calcite crystals in marine (gastropod) species and aragonite crystals in terrestrial species.

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Ferdinand Dominic asked:


In the art of feng shui, crystals emanate several types of positive energy and vibration that bring peace and harmony to a space. Such minerals also possess a tremendous reputation as per healing properties, even though they are ordinarily used for beautification, thanks to the way they bring balance to the environment. For a better understanding of the use of feng shui crystals, we must accentuate the fact that our bodies are interrelated with everything that surrounds us, in a good or bad way. The flow of energy will smoothly influence the system of our body by placing objects of high vibration and positive charge in our environment.

Feng shui crystals store energy, but the properties and the specificity of this energy also depend on the nature of the crystals. Most feng shui crystals are naturally grown ones dug from the depths of earth; unlike the artificially produced ones, they are the mineral elements to attract all the bounties onto you. For example, rose quartz is known to attract great love and romantic feelings. It will also heal one who suffers from a love loss or disappointment. These feng shui crystals will thence work remarkable in the south western corner of your bedroom. You can use two or more large feng shui crystals or various smaller ones placed in a bowl.

Feng shui crystals should be periodically taken care of and must be cleansed when bought. The first cleansing after buy is a purification process that resets the vibration of the crystals and lets it to adjust to the needs of the new home and owner. Feng shui crystals can be applied for protection, concentration improvement, sleep tranquillity and stability. One example of feng shui crystals that when placed by the main door, they will protect the house from all negative vibes is Hematite. Hematite also goes well in children’s room particularly if they get overexcited easily.

Feng shui crystals could be pretty high-priced as the price increments with the size. Therefore, it is suggested that you find what kind of feng shui crystals you require for certain corners of the house prior to investing any dime. Because knowledge about various crystals is uncommon to everybody, an opinion of an expert in feng shui could be necessary. Additionally, purchase such items from credible shops so as to be satisfied by the quality which will prevent the feasibility of receiving a fake. Online catalogs could be attractive, but they do not a guarantee for the source.



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Q.BULiN asked:


Not the kind that like, grows on your ice cream and stuff… The manmade ice crystals you can make. I really need a recipe for school. Thank you!
It has to take at least a week to grow.

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mountain27931 asked:


We need to know this quickly. This is for a science fair project. We need to know all of the infomation you know about quartz crystals for this project. Thanks!

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