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By Barbara Crews, About.com

Definition: Hairline
When associated with a piece of pottery, a hairline crack is about the thickness of a strand of hair, hence the name. A hairline crack can be barely seen and usually cannot be "felt".

Even though it's a small amount of damage, it still is a crack and will affect the value of the piece.

Note: The pottery will not have a clear bell ring when tapped.

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