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

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