Description
Rock crystal is the colorless and most common variety of the mineral quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO2). The name "rock crystal" is derived from the Greek word "krustallos," meaning ice. It was believed that rock crystal was ice shaped by the gods. Rock crystal was already known during the Mesolithic period. During the Roman period, it was brought from the Alps under the name "petrified ice." Theofratus called it "krystallos." Pliny the Elder also mentions it. The name "quartz" was introduced in 1529 by Georgius Agricola. Eastern peoples considered rock crystal the stone of patience and perfection. Tibetans use rock crystal to treat wounds. The choice of rock crystal as a drinking glass or as part of medieval jewelry can be attributed to the belief that these crystals would break or discolor when they came into contact with poison. Thus, the chain became an amulet that protected the king. Compare the Rudolphinian imperial crown and the chain of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Origin: Megnathites, pegmatites, hydrothermal and alpine veins, alluvial deposits. Occurrence: Rock crystal is widespread in nature, but not always in gem quality. Historically known sources are India and Sri Lanka (the Tatnaputi area). Iridescent quartz from the Poona region in India and Myanmar is rare. Beautiful crystals come from Kenya and Madagascar, as well as Brazil (Minas Gerais). Goisas, Bahia, and French Guiana. In the United States, rock crystal occurs in pegmatites, including in Maine (near Ausburn), New York, North Carolina, Arkansas (Crystal Peak), and California. Of particular significance are occurrences in the Alps. Rock crystals are found in Switzerland (for example, near Urim, where a 135 kg crystal was found in the area of St. Gotthard and Grimsel), and in Austria (in 1965, a crystal weighing almost 1000 kg was found in a cavity near the Grossglockner). Rock crystals are also found in Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and France. Unique cut rock crystals are held in the collections of various museums. The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, owns a 7000-carat cut stone and a spherical rock crystal with a diameter of 33 cm and a weight of 48.5 kg; this one originates from Burma and was cut in China.
The unique concept of the Timmersgems tubes (displays).
Our unique concept of packaging and display tubes takes the worry out of your hands as a retailer.
We launched this line to meet the growing demand for information leaflets and competitive prices. This new Timmersgems line offers many advantages, which we've summarized below.
1. Competitive prices:
You always get a better price for the item in the tube than if you were to buy it separately.
2. Free brochure:
The tube contains some free extra brochures that you can hand out to your customers.
These contain a wealth of product information that your customers will certainly appreciate.
3. ECO-friendly:
Packaged in a 100% recyclable plastic tube, you'll receive the product without any additional packaging.
No trees are cut down to pack the product in wooden crates, nor do we use fillers such as polyethylene.
4. Beautiful presentation:
You can place the tube directly in the store and it is a great way to show the product to your customers (also as a counter display)
