{"product_id":"antique-glass-purple-rough","title":"Antique Glass - Purple - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary antique glass purple rough is a man-made material valued for its bold color, broken texture, and usefulness in cutting, shaping, and polishing projects. In rough form, it usually shows uneven edges, natural-looking fracture surfaces, and variation in thickness that can give finished pieces extra character. The purple color can range from pale lavender to deep violet depending on the glass batch and thickness, making it appealing for jewelry, cabbing, mosaics, and other decorative lapidary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eUnlike natural stone, antique glass is produced by melting silica-rich materials and cooling them into a solid without forming a crystal structure. Older glass often contains small bubbles, slight waviness, or minor imperfections that give it a more interesting look than modern uniform glass. For lapidary use, rough antique glass is appreciated because it can be cut and polished into colorful finished pieces while still retaining some of that older, less standardized character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eMany people are drawn to purple glass for its associations with creativity, reflection, and transformation. In rough form, it has a raw, weathered look that gives it a sense of age and individuality, making it attractive both as a material for artists and as a display piece on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Antique glass is typically made primarily of silica (SiO2) with soda (Na2O) and lime (CaO), plus minor additives. Purple coloration is commonly produced by added colorants such as manganese or other metal compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transparent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 22cm x 14cm x 10mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1900g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":48172177752234,"sku":null,"price":0.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":48172177785002,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":48172177817770,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/AntiqueGlass-Purple-Rough-5.jpg?v=1776131301","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/ar\/products\/antique-glass-purple-rough","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}