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The Mohs scale is used to test the hardness of different materials - talc is the softest and diamond is the hardest. Hardness is determined by a material's ability or inability to scratch itself or to scratch glass.

Fulgurites are hollow glass tubes that occur when lightning strikes quartzose sand, silica, or soil. They can only form when lightning strikes at a temperature of 1,800 degrees Celcius or 3,270 degrees Fahrenheit.

Your fireplace may be the focal point of your living room or den, but it can also be a danger zone. Glass fire screens keep sparks, coals, and hot ash contained to prevent fires while letting you have a relaxing view of the fire.

Safety glass is not just for use in automobiles; it has many practical applications in the home. There are two types of safety glass: laminated and tempered. The better choice depends on how the glass will be used.

Glass-making technology developed quickly in the late Bronze Age in Egypt and Western Asia. Various archaeological findings from this time include vessels, beads, and ingots.

When one of your children breaks the glass in an unusual picture frame, you may not know where to get a replacement. Let's talk about your need and whether we can get you the shape you need.

Did you know that the type of window frame you have may affect the type or size of glass you need? In addition, it's important to let us know the position of the window we're replacing so we can ensure the right glass for the job.

We understand that the quality of the glass you put in front of a work of art can impact the clarity of the art. When you need glass for protection that will still allow your art to shine through, we can help.

Have you ever wished you could close your home office door for quiet without losing sight of what your children are doing in the next room? Adding a glass door could help you block the noise without cutting yourself off from your family.

According to current residential codes, any glass placed in a door must be safety glass, whether it's a sliding glass door or a storm door. This is because of the high risk of impact from people mistakenly walking through the glass.

"Mirror, mirror, ". You know the rest. Give small bathrooms a sense of greater expanse and improve the lighting with a few well-placed mirrors. Large wall mirrors make the room feel larger and reflect light to make it brighter.

When deciding on insulating glass for your home, there are several factors that need to be considered. These include thermal performance (including U-factor, condensation resistance, and sightline temperature) and durability of the unit.

So how exactly do low-emissivity coatings work when it comes to residential windows? These coatings essentially reflect long wave infrared energy back into the room, reducing the U-value and thermal conductivity.