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Lead crystal The lead content in this glass (24 to 30%) reduces and eases the fusing point. This type of glass is soft, shiny, heavy and is particularly suited for decoration by cutting.
 
Limestone Calcium carbonate rock (CaCo3).
 
Limy (Si4O10 (OH)8 Al4) Aluminum phyllosilicate. Type of feldspar. Main kaolin ingredient.
 
Lithyalin glass A polished opaque glass marbled on the surface in red and other strong colors.
 
Luster Metallic pigments that after firing in a reduction unit, produce iridescence on the surface of glass. This type of glass decoration was made in Egypt between the IX and XI centuries.

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