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Old 14 September 2012, 07:04 AM   #49
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My two-cents on the type of crystal: acrylic is easier to polish out minor scratches and will likely not shatter; sapphire is much harder and less prone to scratches though it will be much harder to polish out if scratched. Sapphire will shatter - but it takes alot or, a very carefully placed ding followed by an impact in the weakened area.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but sapphire certainly looks better, IMHO, and is very durable.
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