Azure spar
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Description
Common name used for blue stones prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was applied to azurite, lazurite, lazuli lapis lazuli, and turquoise.
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, 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