LAB GROWN QUARTZ CRYSTALS: HOW IT'S DONE

This took a long time to locate. Here at last, is a video that FULLY explains how lab grown quartz crystal was developed by Bell Labs/Western Electric. Produced in 1962, it reveals a truly amazing process, and is a wonderful companion to the videos I have uploaded regarding the quartz crystals grown in the erstwhile Soviet Union. You will see that these remarkable crystals are actually re-crystallized natural quartz that was flawed or otherwise imperfect when it grew within the earth. Science enables the re-growth of PERFECT crystals in a tiny fraction of the time nature took. Those of you who have been reluctant to use lab grown crystals should have a new perspective on them after viewing this video. All footage is courtesy of AT&T Archives and History Center, Warren, NJ

[@annpruitt8238]

My grandfather was one of the inventors at Bell Labs. I remember that he had some of those holes in his backyard where he was experimenting with growing crystals, and lots of scientific equipment in his basement (1960's). We have lots of those crystals, as well as the largest one they made. It's hefty- takes two hands to hold it.

[@JK360noscope]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[@majorleeblunt1]

Jacob Kon google gooch and housego; my grandad was doing this in 1948/50's commercially after the war

[@jintok6669]

You chat shit

[@bobdole27]

I wonder if a grow these at home

[@bradbeckett6189]

How much for it?

[@johntrick8342]

I remember seeing this film at an open house years ago at the Western Electric Merrimac Valley Works in North Andover Mass. My grandfather was the man sealing the crystals in the vacuum tube. If he were still around, he would be 104 years old. I figure he was around 52 years old in this film. He loved his work at Western Electric. I never thought I would see this again. Thanks for posting it.

[@ShireIO]

A remnant from the past that yet has value today. Very interesting watch, thanks for preserving it !

[@benhuffington8482]

When you go back in time, this is the video you show them

[@majorleeblunt1]

my grandad was growing Quartz just after WW2 1948, first lasers in southwest UK, so proud of him x

[@Indrid__Cold]

Hi Bruce, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. I have been working with crystals for many years. I noticed how little info there was on the growth and production of these, and so I put this collection of videos together. I hope to add more info soon. I have some other remarkable specimens to show. Please stay tuned.

[@davidjackson2115]

Thanks for putting this up. These old school films are fascinating / pure / raw and full of knowledge. And they show the trials & tribulations. Thanks!

[@thatspookyfeeling]

This is great. Thanks for putting it up! I usually work with natural crystals and recently got into a few lab grown pieces so wanted to learn a bit more. This was great. Morticia

[@OwlAndAntler]

This is awesome. Thank you for posting

[@RichHandsome]

Thanks a lot for this I am on the hunt for these kind of videos. If you have more videos like this please let me know

[@JennySimon206]

Crystal Skulls is what is interesting me. Proof of ancient high technology. I want to know how to get them to grow as a skull shape. Have you heard of The Geopolymer Institute channel? He has spent 30 years researching stone age geopolymer technology. Cool stuff. Watch the chemical analysis of Puma Punku H blocks. He found rubber inside them. Concrete. Pyramids. Fascinating.

[@RichHandsome]

Yes I heard quite a bit about crystal skulls. Bashar channeled by Daryl Anka talked about how there was 13 crystal skulls produced from the Atlantis period about 13K yrs ago. He said to access the skulls sound frequency was needed, wether by specific vocal tones or sound tech

[@JennySimon206]

@@RichHandsome Yes sound is important for sure. Another person into the ancient use of sound is a South African guy named Michael Tellinger. He has a museum of 'singing rocks' and cone shaped artifacts. Seems pretty out there but he's onto something with the importance of sound and it's use by ancients. Another one is the documentary 'The Pyramid Code'. They talked about sound being used to heal in some of the ancient megalithic sites in Egypt. I also find magnetism interesting. Been trying to talk to people about possibly using magnets with crystals. Specifically Ken Wheeler at Theoria Apophasis channel. He is magnetic universe theorist. Written some books you can download free. He does livestreams where u can ask him questions. Deletes the streams afterward but he has a bunch of cool videos about magnets. He also translates ancient languages.

[@RichHandsome]

Yes I used to watch him a lot on Gaia TV

[@dt6615]

Fascinating!!❤

[@Indrid__Cold]

Thanks Ann. The work your grandfather did pioneered the US telecom network and played a BIG roll in the space race.

[@williambuehler8386]

Ernest Buehler was the man who patented the Auto Clave system at Bells Labs for growing quartz. He appears in around 2:40 of this video. Good looking short grey hair. You can check out the other patents with the Patent Office. Amazing stuff.

[@kaspesla]

Thank for this! My grandfather worked at Bell Labs/Western Electric and we have a few of these lab grown crystals. I've always wondered about them. Thanks again!

[@jalbertomr]

Nice and beautifull video!!! very ilustrative. :)

[@harryrobinson8538]

Very good,thanks.

[@zorominerals]

informative job

[@zpawn1]

Fascinating

[@Indrid__Cold]

Glad you enjoyed it! Too many of these great old films are lost to history.

[@pantslizard]

that was cool. thanks.

[@guntugakgun1924]

M.Barış Okutan hocamın tavsiyesiyle izledim.

[@synth1002]

good old days

[@hugh3495]

i like this video, it confirms some sort of ignorance the masses have for what technology truly originates from. and i get warm fuzzies when i read through all these comments.

[@RichHandsome]

Where does technology originate from ?

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Hmm ... I wonder what the solvent is.

[@blackgriffinxx]

do we still used quarzt for any thing importaned beside tranzister radio and yes some still work

[@hiddenname7272]

Yes. The Japanese use a scaled up version of the same process here to make trillions of little quartz gems. Large crystals get cut down into little pieces. Modern electronics still need this or similar piezoelectric materials.

[@user-tr7vr7we9d]

Where r you from? I'm your new subscriber

[@Indrid__Cold]

Three years later...I'm from NJ

[@TravPlay]

What is the solution? Probably mostly liquid water?

[@Indrid__Cold]

Water and a mineralizing agent (calcium carbonate or potassium hydroxide). The autoclave is filled to ~85% full, with the air used gap to generate pressure as the vessel is heated.

[@TravPlay]

@@Indrid__Cold fascinating

[@ujification3504]

If they pour into the solution that dissolves the quartz crystals then their seeds will also dissolve. If not before, make the solution neutral.

[@Indrid__Cold]

The top half of the autoclave was kept at about 50°c cooler. That's why the seeds were not dissolved. Before that was figured out though, some runs had everything dissolve.

[@jasonk795]

I believe they Super cool the seed first and keep it cold until the process starts. A lot was left out, probably to keep the secret.

[@ujification3504]

@@jasonk795 First maybe crush crystals to dust. Then take the crystal dust with heavy acid and make it to neutral pH scale. then place the seed in the now dissolved neutral sludge?.

[@defexorcist]

5:22 ...just reminding you that most scientists and engineers prefer Camel cigarettes to all other brands!

[@bradbeckett6189]

Before they are ready to carry voices to distant places

[@rockets4kids]

5:20 When disappointed by a failure, smoke a cigarette to feel better!

[@AngelusMortis1000]

clearer(purer) than natural

[@salahsedarous7616]

Golden age of American technologies

[@bradbeckett6189]

Hello

[@crunchykitkat7957]

You shouldn't call people ugly.

[@blakshema]

Oh god! It's the Kindergarten all over again!

[@hirostan3445]

+blakshema And by Kindergarten you mean...

[@blakshema]

You really want to know?

[@hirostan3445]

Yes

[@blakshema]

Really?

[@hirostan3445]

Yes