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When sugar crystals are mentioned, the basi thing that you may think of is feed preparation. Sugar crystals are applied to decorate food, adding glamour and decadence to the style and presentation. But a good deal of other types of sugars like glucose, fructose, lactose and maltose form sugar crystals. Several industries, isolated from the feed business, use sugar crystals.
Crystals that form out of sugars are used to invent glass-like surfaces. These surfaces are applied in movie stunts. When an actor comes crashing through a window, for example, he breaks sugar crystals, not real glass. The use of props made of sugar crystals minimizes the danger of injuries, without sacrificing the edgy look of the stunt.
In the kitchen, sugar crystals for use in pastries and other concoctions are without apparent effort made. The sugars employed in the procedure commonly come from sugarcanes, a bamboo-like plant whose stalks give rise to juice that is processed to become sugar granules. The sugar may also come from sugar beets. Practiced cooks pay attention to the use of the right quality of ingredients, as sugar crystals are highly soluble and highly viscose.
Growing sugar crystals is easy. There are two simple methods you may use — the evaporation method and the slow cooling method. These two methods require that you commence with a completely filled solution of water and sugar granules. The evaporation method employs the use of heat to distinguished the water from the sugar. This routine may take a long time, depending on the solubility of the sugar in your solution. The slow cooling method gives rise to sugar crystals by letting a very hot and very completely filled sugar solution cool down slowly. The slower the processes, the larger the sugar crystals are formed. The routine may take as long as assorted hours to various days.
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Beautifully illustrated, The Crystal Bible offers a comprehensive guide to crystals, their shapes, colors and applications. With informative descriptions and an easy-to-use format, it is an important practical handbook for crystal lovers and users everyplace – both beginner and expert alike. The book’s directory format and beautiful, full-color photos assure that the crystals are without apparent effort identifiable. Descriptions, which accompany each of the crystals, provide all the data on their appearance, global distribution, attributes, actions and healing properties. All the major and less known stones presently available are contained inside, including those only not long ago discovered. A comprehensive index cross-referencing crystals to applications, aliments and conditions make this book a critical reference for all crystal users. Judy Hall has been using her spacious collection of crystals in her healing and prophecy work for almost thirty years. She has written 18 books, including the best-selling Illustrated Guide to Crystals, The Crystal User’s Handbook, The Illustrated Guide to Astrology, The Zodiac Pack and The Art of Psychic Protection. She lives in Edmondsham, England.
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288 of 293 people found the following review helpful.
 A MUST HAVE BOOK for anyone who loves crystals
By A
I have a fairly large library of books on crystals, vibrational healing and the like. I have Melody’s “Love Is In The Earth,” Diane Stein’s two books on gemstones and others. But I have to say that Judy Hall and “The Crystal Bible” is one of the BEST books I have and one that I refer to on a regular basis. Her information is clear, beautifully presented and filled with insight. I definitely appreciate the true-to-life color photos of the stones that are featured in each chapter. Some books have photos that look nothing like the real thing! I feel when I read this book that I am getting a broad range of researched and cross referenced info that covers the spectrum from physical ailments to emotional and spiritual maladies. I especially like how she breaks down the info in each chapter and tells you exactly where the crystal is best placed upon the body for optimum benefit. I have recommended this book to many people. If I had to only own two books on crystal healing, I would choose this one and Melody’s book. Outstanding! Well done! BUY THIS BOOK!
116 of 118 people found the following review helpful.
The splendour of crystals
By Pieter
This comprehensive reference work covers all the well-known types of stone plus many obscure or recently discovered crystals. The convenient directory format makes it easy to find particular crystals or to identify unknown ones. The esoteric properties of the stones are described, with each stone’s mental, spiritual, psychological, emotional and physical effects explained, as well as its application for healing purposes. The introduction provides interesting background information on how crystals are formed, advice on how to select and care for your crystals, how to use them for various purposes including healing and decoration, and the proper way of dedicating them. There is also a crystal meditation exercise. The book concludes with a glossary and index. The Crystal Bible is an impressive reference book with dazzling colour photographs.
137 of 143 people found the following review helpful.
 Factual errors flaw the presentation
By H. Mason
I had high hopes for the book as it proclaimed itself “The Crystal Bible.” One expects some accuracy with such a proclamation. However, I was a bit disconcerted when I got to the section on Chrysoberyl where I read that it is a form of Beryl. That is simply not true. Beryl is Beryllium Aluminum Silicate that forms in the hexagonal crystal structure. Chrysoberyl is an Oxide that forms in the Orthorhombic crystal structure. They are different minerals and different crystals.
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