lead glass

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Meaning

glass containing lead oxide; has a high refractive index

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Filling the fractures inside the ruby with lead glass (or a similar material) dramatically improves the transparency of the stone, making previously unsuitable rubies fit for applications in jewelry. Source: Internet

In the neck and the funnel of the tube, lead glass is used for this purpose, but this type of glass shows a browning effect due to the interaction of the X-rays with the glass. Source: Internet

Rubies over 10 carats (2 g) with large fractures were filled with lead glass, thus dramatically improving the appearance (of larger rubies in particular). Source: Internet

In addition, artist Etienne Leperlier cast a "crystal" lead glass duplicate of the wax replica of the carved Côte de Bretagne. Source: Internet

Another treatment, which has become more frequent in recent years, is lead glass filling. Source: Internet

Glass and plastic welding The welding together of two tubes made from lead glass A bowl made from cast-glass. Source: Internet

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