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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An unstandardized name used for  
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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  
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[[slate|slate]]. Mineral black was sometimes used as a  
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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.
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* [[Cinnabar]]: [[Mercuric sulfide, black|Mercuric sulfide]] (HgS)
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* [[Galena]]: [[Lead sulfide]] (PbS)
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* Plattnerite: [[Lead oxide, black|Lead oxide]] (B-PbO2)
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* [[Wad]]: [[Manganese oxide]] (MnO); minerals can be [[pyrolusite]], romanechite, hollandite, cryptomelane, todorokite, manganite, hausmannite, nsutite, ramsdellite and
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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.)
 
== Risks ==
 
 
* No significant hazards.
 
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
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* 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
 
 
* 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)
 
 
* 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
 
 
* 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
 
 
* R.D. Harley, ''Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835'', Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982
 
* 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
 
* Monona Rossol, ''The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide'', Allworth Press, New York, 1994
  

Revision as of 11:12, 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:

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

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