Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their Analysis and the Range of Available Materials
Naturally occurring minerals or their synthetic analogues have been important as pigments used in artistic and cosmetic contexts in global antiquity. The analysis and identification of mineral pigments, though routine to the petrologist or mineralogist, also requires specialist knowledge of the arch...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Minerals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/5/201 |