Episode 114 - All About Sapphire Crystals

In this 114th Episode of 40 and 20, the Watch Clicker Podcast, we dig deep into the history of, manufacturing process, and value of sapphire crystals, and attempt to answer the question whether a sapphire crystal is the right crystal for you (spoiler: it depends).     We also talk about some ways to up your game in the kitchen and via thank you notes.    https://www.momentumwatch.com/blogs/momentum-blog/sapphire-crystal-vs-mineral-crystal   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvrRzZZ-JY8   http://www.woundforlife.com/2014/05/16/technical-notes-sapphire-crystal/   http://www.top-alternative-energy-sources.com/Czochralski-process.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czochralski_method   https://www.gemsociety.org/article/select-gems-ordered-mohs-hardness/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_hardness_test   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD_ARShq5gY   Bonus - The Most Impressive Man You've Never Heard of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_William_Strutt,_3rd_Baron_Rayleigh   Other things:    Andrew: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Wooden-Alphabet-Initial-Sealing/dp/B07F8S5FWS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=37HUDZH9IYTI6&dchild=1&keywords=letter+sealing+stamp&qid=1609373866&sprefix=letter+sealing+s%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-2       Everett: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/bakers-mark-18-x-13-half-size-19-gauge-wire-in-rim-aluminum-bun-sheet-pan/407BUNHALF.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA57D_BRAZEiwAZcfCxeOfnFCtP5xrxjM2aYwXXBzVXGPWZZqert-M7Epxl8nNhR_OuKeeTBoCiNIQAvD_BwE   Check out all of Watch Clicker's content, including columns, reviews, and fantastic photography at: watchclicker.com Our full catalog of podcasts is at watchclicker.com/4020-the-watch-clicker-podcast/ On instagram: 40and20: www.instagram.com/40and20/?hl=en WatchClicker: www.instagram.com/watchclicker/?hl=en You can support 40 and 20 at patreon.com/40and20 Intro/Outro Music: Bummin on Tremelo, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by.3.0/