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A light colored clay that is high in [[calcium]]. Gault clay is used for [[brick]] and [[slip glaze|slipware]]. It vitrifies at about 1100C.
 
A light colored clay that is high in [[calcium]]. Gault clay is used for [[brick]] and [[slip glaze|slipware]]. It vitrifies at about 1100C.
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
 
* Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992

Latest revision as of 14:05, 2 August 2022

Description

A light colored clay that is high in Calcium. Gault clay is used for Brick and slipware. It vitrifies at about 1100C.

Resources and Citations

  • Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992

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