What are the benefits of a hardened mineral crystal versus a sapphire crystal?
Hardened mineral crystals are hardened to 450 vickers. Victorinox Swiss Army exceeds the industry standards by manufacturing crystals to 900 vickers. Sapphire crystals are manufactured to a hardness of 1200 vickers. Sapphire crystals are virtually scratch-proof – only a diamond can penetrate their surfaces.
A. Hardened mineral crystals are hardened to 450 vickers. Victorinox Swiss Army exceeds the industry standards by manufacturing crystals to 900 vickers. Sapphire crystals are manufactured to a hardness of 1200 vickers. Sapphire crystals are virtually scratch-proof – only a diamond can penetrate their surfaces. -SA Q.