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<p>[QUOTE="TallCakes, post: 284875, member: 107"]it's manganese in glass that causes it to 'sun-purple' over an extended time. Sun-purpling is a very light compared to the dark amethyst that is the result of artificial gamma irradiation used in food service to kill microorganisms.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TallCakes, post: 284875, member: 107"]it's manganese in glass that causes it to 'sun-purple' over an extended time. Sun-purpling is a very light compared to the dark amethyst that is the result of artificial gamma irradiation used in food service to kill microorganisms.[/QUOTE]
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