How do the blue crystals differ from the regular clear ones? What are they made from? Also, are the Exquisicat 100% clear silica crystals available?
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While not all crystals are alike, all crystals are made using the silica gel process, however there are different grades of crystals depending on their ability to absorb (measured in ml/gm). The reason Just the Crystals are called "premium" is that they have the highest absorbency rating, so should work better and last longer than most. The blue color is added during the heat process, and is purely a cosmetic difference, as the clear ones tend to look yucky yellow pretty quickly. There is no absorbency difference between the two colors. I can't answer your question regarding the Exquisicat, as that isn't my brand. However you should be able to simply do a search to see if they're available. Hope this helped! (Rick)
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The crystals are glass. They are good looking and nicely faceted. They are not hand cut leaded crystal, but at the price this fixture looks great. I use a lower wattage build in a cool tone and that really makes it look it's best. Get it you'll be happy with it.
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I'm sorry, Cheryl . . . I am unable to answer your questions. I am new to using Silica and only used this product once. I am now using silica in a pill form. Diane
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it is real crystal.It is worth every penny! I highly recommend this! You will not be sorry
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Here is another question that goes with the question. How can some glasses be clear and others frosted??? I got both!!!!
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I made this question to them by email:I ordered a bag of pure alpiste, just wondering if the alpiste is free Silica Fiber or not?They Answer:silica fiber is a gimmick, if it was true and had scientific data to back its claim me along with the company that sells it would be out of business.
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I have not used that brand, but I prefer the smaller crystals. They work better in the fake.
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Hi Patricia -- as you can see from the photos of the bags on the product page these are indeed blue (light blue) crystals. Those are clear plastic bags so what you see is actually the color of the crystals. Hope this helped! :-)
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Sorry Ozzie. I've been out of the country. It is my understanding that this is leaded crystal. A very nice piece and good value, it joins others in our collection.
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I couldn't tell you one by one- but I can tell you a round about. A lot of them involve boiling and cool down time and ofcourse, mixing. Approximately half hour or so for each to get them started. The longest part is waiting for them to grow.....days. One of mine took two weeks to show anything remotely close to a stone. And some of them have another step you take after the stone has grown a little, like gluing it on a string and hanging it into the solution so you can watch it further grow longer. Do not expect "big" results. These are tiny- like pencil eraser tiny. I even tried doubling up on the experiments---still small crystals. It is neat though. I think I was more interested than my 6 year old though in watching them grow. Also- if you do hang them on string- don't use regular glue. Invest in a glue gun or they will fall off from the moisture. And....I suggest gloves when using the blue/purple powder. I had to use bleach to get it off my hands.
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It's iodine crystals mixed with purified water, it takes a day or two to dissolve and I don't remember the potassium iodide is probably a crystal also. I'll get you the website, wait....http://www.acu-cell.com/sni.html ... it's not the site I was looking for but most of them write about tablets (iodoral?), not liquid. This site has loads of information. I think it's considered inorganic but not synthetic. I'm not a biologist or geologist but it's natural enough for me. Another lady asked me where it's derived from and she has no results on her drug dosage so far but she could also have other factors like too much bromine, technical stuff, not enough magnesium on and on.. it's part of a cure not a cure all by itself. Of course doctors won't scan your whole nutrition profile so we're on our own but especially since it says after the thyroid the bosums take the rest of the iodine uptake so I doubt there's a high probability of overdosing on it either. I'd been using about five drops a day and go onto my next health regiment. I alternate with a lot of stuff. Now I'm on an herb kick. I don't think there's any problem with lugols. Check earthclinic.com also they have tons of health stories by real people and a lot on lugols too.
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The crystals are sort of like ice, not exactly white and not really clear. They do get more clear when water is added.
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I have no crystals in mine. Get in touch with the Company and find out if this is normal.
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You use the clear ones for whitening. The blue one is for strengthening the enamel which you would use on occasion. I'm surprised you didn't get instructions with the package.
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Some of the crystals that hang(Octagon shaped) are Swarovski. The others are quality crystals from Israel I believe. Overall the crystals look good and better quality then crystals frChina.
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I questioned that also, the reply was no! It was suggested I buy the one with crystalline. Almost finished my first bottle, sometimes I see a lot more color. I'm not there yet, still optimistic though. Wish you all luck!
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That will indeed work OK, but if you look at the sheer volume of reviews Just the Crystals seems to be the preferred crystal of choice. They are the correct size and come in pre-measured bags, so typically work better and last longer.