GLASS - glass contains 70% quartz sand the rest 30% is different substances,which give the glass chine, purity, sound and strenght.
CRYSTAL - crystal contains 70% quarts sand and 24% leaden (PbO2).
CRYSTALITE, CRYSTALINE - is leaden (PbO2) free crystal. It is the new material to substitute the led crystal.
LUXION - Eco crystal glass. Ultra clear, the purest and the most transparent crystal glass on the market. Production totally ECO-friendly, 100 % recyclable. Exceptional long lasting Brilliance. Tested for over 4000 professional dishwasher uses without a hint of clouding. Also suitable for HoReCa glasses for restaurants, bars, Hotels etc. Made in Italy.
SIMAX - is heat-resistant glass.
1. Hand made crystal - mouth blown, hand cut /decorated, cleaned and packed - so from start man made
2. Hand cut crystal - machine blown, hand cut / decorate, cleaned and packed - so wold be correct to say that 50% machine and 50% hand made
Crystal - 100% machine made crystal (machine blown + machine cut)
Rhodium - is a member of the platinum group.
Ruthenium - is a member of the platinum group.