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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | 1) Any iron-containing ore used for the extraction of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iron iron]. Most ironstones contain iron oxides ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hematite hematite], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=magnetite magnetite], or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=limonite limonite]) but other minerals such as iron carbonate ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=siderite siderite]) and even iron sulfide ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=pyrite pyrite]) were sometimes used. Later, the name ironstone was used more specifically to refer to dense black iron oxide (magnetite) used to make imitation [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black | + | 1) Any iron-containing ore used for the extraction of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iron iron]. Most ironstones contain iron oxides ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hematite hematite], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=magnetite magnetite], or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=limonite limonite]) but other minerals such as iron carbonate ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=siderite siderite]) and even iron sulfide ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=pyrite pyrite]) were sometimes used. Later, the name ironstone was used more specifically to refer to dense black iron oxide (magnetite) used to make imitation [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black%20pearl black pearls]. |
| − | 2) A dense, hard bluish white pottery. Ironstone china was very durable pottery and was used for common household bowls and crocks in the 19th century. It was patented by Charles Mason of Staffordshire, England as an inexpensive alternative to [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=porcelain porcelain]. Ironstone pottery contains [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flint flint], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Cornwall | + | 2) A dense, hard bluish white pottery. Ironstone china was very durable pottery and was used for common household bowls and crocks in the 19th century. It was patented by Charles Mason of Staffordshire, England as an inexpensive alternative to [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=porcelain porcelain]. Ironstone pottery contains [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flint flint], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Cornwall%20stone Cornwall clay], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cobalt%20oxide cobalt oxide]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | iron stone; | + | iron stone; minério de ferro (Port.) |
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * 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 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/clayironstonesmall.html (Accessed Sept. 17, 2005) |
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * 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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Revision as of 07:38, 24 July 2013
Description
1) Any iron-containing ore used for the extraction of iron. Most ironstones contain iron oxides (hematite, magnetite, or limonite) but other minerals such as iron carbonate (siderite) and even iron sulfide (pyrite) were sometimes used. Later, the name ironstone was used more specifically to refer to dense black iron oxide (magnetite) used to make imitation black pearls.
2) A dense, hard bluish white pottery. Ironstone china was very durable pottery and was used for common household bowls and crocks in the 19th century. It was patented by Charles Mason of Staffordshire, England as an inexpensive alternative to porcelain. Ironstone pottery contains flint, Cornwall clay, and cobalt oxide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
iron stone; minério de ferro (Port.)
Authority
- 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
- Website address 1 Comment: Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/clayironstonesmall.html (Accessed Sept. 17, 2005)
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- 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