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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A silvery black [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=graphite graphite] obtained from Sri Lanka. In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black | + | A silvery black [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=graphite graphite] obtained from Sri Lanka. In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black%20pigments black pigment] by forming a paste with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lampblack lampblack], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinegar vinegar], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=turpentine%20%28oil%29 turpentine] (Schur 1985). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:02, 13 June 2013
Description
A silvery black graphite obtained from Sri Lanka. In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a black pigment by forming a paste with lampblack, vinegar, and turpentine (Schur 1985).
Synonyms and Related Terms
grafite di Ceylon (It.)
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