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Thin section petrography, geochemistry & scanning electron microscopy of archaeological ceramics [electronic resource] / Patrick Sean Quinn

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Quinn, Patrick S. (Patrick Sean)
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Thin section petrography, geochemistry and scanning electron microscopy of archaeological ceramics
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Oxford : Archaeopress, [2022]
Physical Description
441 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, charts ; 25 cm.
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Contents
Introduction to archaeological ceramics & compositional analysis -- Sampling, preparation & analysis of ceramic thin sections -- Composition of archaeological ceramics in thin section -- Classification & characterisation of archaeological ceramics in thin section -- Petrographic provenance determination -- Reconstructing ancient ceramic technology in thin section -- Other ceramic materials in thin section -- Instrumental geochemistry of archaeological ceramics -- Scanning electron microscopy & x-ray diffraction of archaeological ceramics.
Summary
"Thin section petrography, geochemistry, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction are key scientific methods used to investigate the raw materials, origins and production technology of archaeological pottery, ceramic building materials, ancient refractories and plaster. Using over 400 colour figures of a diverse range of artefact types and archaeological periods from 50 countries worldwide, this book outlines the mineralogical, chemical and microstructural composition of ancient ceramics and provides comprehensive guidelines for their scientific study within archaeology. The core of the book is dedicated to the versatile approach of ceramic petrography. This is complimented by a detailed account of the principles of bulk instrumental geochemistry, as well as the SEM microanalysis and XRD characterisation of ceramics. The book is intended as a reference manual for research as well as a course text for specialist training on scientific ceramic analysis."--Publisher.
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9781803272702 (paperback)
1803272708 (paperback)
9781803272719 (electronic)
1803272716 (electronic)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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