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Hairline Cracks: Plink or Plunk?

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You've found a piece of pottery at the antique mall and it looks pretty good, but you're not sure if it has a hairline crack or just a little crazing.

How about giving it the sound test? Flick the jar with your index finger and see what kind of sound it makes.

Does it ring like a bell or is it a flat sound? A crack in a jar (even tiny ones) will make a very flat sound. THUD

Whereas a "good" jar will ring clear like a bell.

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