Asbolite

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.)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition	(Co,Ni)O-2MnO2-4H2O

Resources and Citations

• 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