35828
Accession Number
21558
Compiler
Black, James
Title Of Article Chaper
Why does rock crystal explode? Conservation of a rock crystal bowl
Title Of Journal Book
Recent advances in the conservation and analysis of artifacts. Jubilee conservation conference, London 6-10 July 1987
Pages
365-366
Publisher
University of London. Institute of Archaeology. Summer Schools Press
Publisher City
London
ISBN
0-9512429-0-3
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Jubilee conservation conference
Meeting City
London
Abstract
The properties of rock crystal are described. The sources of rock crystal, its uses and the powers attributed to this material are discussed. Several examples of spontaneous explosion of rock crystal are related. Carbonic acid inclusions may be the source of the explosive effect.
Keywords
Rock crystal Adhesive Epoxy; Rock crystal Explosion Temperature AATA
pub_id
35828
Meeting Date
19870706-19870710