Gemstone Information: Glass
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Gemstone Information
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GlassInformation About Glass: Glass is usually artificially created using sodium silicate, but can sometimes occur in nature, usually originating in volcanoes or meteorites. Obsidian is one of the natural forms. COMMON GEM COLORS: Colorless in purest form, often treated to produce all other colors. Sometimes coated with reflective materials such as mercury amalgam such as in Bohemian Glass stones. HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE: 5 to 5.5 SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Round or Faceted Beads, Scarab Cabochons. Murano Glass and precious gemstones are available online at GEMSTONE SOURCES in individual and parcel quantities in a variety of shapes, grades, colors, cuts, and sizes. All types of glass beads for jewelry making are available at Wire Sculpture Jewelry Supplies.  Faceted Gemstones |
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