Table I

Visual Characteristics of the Three Types of Glass Particles

DescriptionGlass ChipGlass LamellaeSilica Gel
Flake like shapeNoYesNo
White or colorlessYesYesYes
Suspended in solutionNoYesYes
Reflects light/shinyYesYesNo
Glass consistencyYesYesNo
Sink to the bottomYesNoNo
Fluffy and cotton likeNoNoYes
Numerous particlesNoYesYes