Technological implications of neo-formed hematite crystals in ceramic lead glazes

Hexagonal neo-formed crystallites have been observed in thin section of different medieval and post-medieval lead-glazed ceramics. Although they are clearly visible in thin section using plane polarized light, their plate shape makes them barely seen on the polished cross sections. Basal sections ha...

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Main Authors: Roberta Di Febo, Judit Molera, Trinitat Pradell, Oriol Vallcorba, Claudio Capelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-12-01
Series:Science and Technology of Archaeological Research
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20548923.2017.1419675