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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An unstandardized name used for | + | 1. An unstandardized name used for [[graphite|graphite]] as well as for a natural black pigment obtained by grinding black [[slate|slate]]. The graphite from of mineral black in was sometimes used as a [[crayon|crayon]] or writing tool. |
| − | [[graphite|graphite]] as well as for a natural black pigment obtained by grinding black | + | |
| − | [[slate|slate]]. | + | 2. Literally, naturally occurring minerals with a black color have also been called Mineral black. There are black forms of the following minerals: |
| − | [[crayon|crayon]] or writing tool. | + | * [[Cinnabar]]: [[Mercuric sulfide, black|Mercuric sulfide]] (HgS) |
| + | * [[Galena]]: [[Lead sulfide]] (PbS) | ||
| + | * Plattnerite: [[Lead oxide, black|Lead oxide]] (B-PbO2) | ||
| + | * [[Wad]]: [[Manganese oxide]] (MnO); minerals can be [[pyrolusite]], romanechite, hollandite, cryptomelane, todorokite, manganite, hausmannite, nsutite, ramsdellite and | ||
| + | groutite | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
black chalk; black lead; graphite; negro mineral (Esp., Port.) | black chalk; black lead; graphite; negro mineral (Esp., Port.) | ||
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==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * Ruth Siddall, 'Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their Analysis and the Range of Available Materials' ''Minerals'' Vol 8, p. 201 (2018). [https://www.academia.edu/36588315/Mineral_Pigments_in_Archaeology_Their_Analysis_and_the_Range_of_Available_Materials?email_work_card=view-paper Link] | |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 611 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 611 | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
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* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | ||
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* R.D. Harley, ''Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835'', Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982 | * R.D. Harley, ''Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835'', Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982 | ||
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* Monona Rossol, ''The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide'', Allworth Press, New York, 1994 | * Monona Rossol, ''The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide'', Allworth Press, New York, 1994 | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 1 March 2024
Description
1. An unstandardized name used for Graphite as well as for a natural black pigment obtained by grinding black Slate. The graphite from of mineral black in was sometimes used as a Crayon or writing tool.
2. Literally, naturally occurring minerals with a black color have also been called Mineral black. There are black forms of the following minerals:
- Cinnabar: Mercuric sulfide (HgS)
- Galena: Lead sulfide (PbS)
- Plattnerite: Lead oxide (B-PbO2)
- Wad: Manganese oxide (MnO); minerals can be Pyrolusite, romanechite, hollandite, cryptomelane, todorokite, manganite, hausmannite, nsutite, ramsdellite and
groutite
Synonyms and Related Terms
black chalk; black lead; graphite; negro mineral (Esp., Port.)
Resources and Citations
- Ruth Siddall, 'Mineral Pigments in Archaeology: Their Analysis and the Range of Available Materials' Minerals Vol 8, p. 201 (2018). Link
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 611
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- R.D. Harley, Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835, Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982
- Monona Rossol, The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide, Allworth Press, New York, 1994