Asbolite
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Description
A mineral containing manganese oxide with cobalt oxide (2-20%). Asbolite was used in China to produce a medium blue color in glazes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
asbolita Esp.)
| Composition | (Co,Ni)O-2MnO2-4H2O |
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Additional Information
R. Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA, 1996.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Henry Hodges, Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988
- Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992