What is Glass.
Author: MIKELE - Last Revision: 2006/10/14
Glass belongs to a group of substances which have unique properties termed as supercooled
liquids, which have passed into a rigid state without undergoing any noticeable structural change.
Most glass is artificial (made by man) but there are also natural glasses such as Obsidian,
Volcanic Glass.
Glass is autoclavable.
Due to the chemical stability of glass and its inherent resistance to corrosion, glass is one
of the SAFEST and most comfortable materials for both new and healed piercings.
Glass is inert and non-porous and therefore hypoallergenic.
How to take care of your glass jewelry.
Like everything else glass is breakable. In itself glass has great inherent strength
resistant to compressive and shear forces, glass never disintegrates or explodes.
Instead a crack is started at a specific point and progresses to failure.
Strength of glass is only slightly affected by composition but is highly dependent on surface condition.
Inspect your jewelry regularly for nicks and scratches.
Glass jewelry is usually broken in the bathroom, as glass is easily scratched by tile floors and porcelain tubs. Therefore remove your jewelry before bathing!