The composition and technology of the 3-4th century CE decorative earthen plaster of Pithalkhora caves, India
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- 作者：M. Singh ; m_singh_asi@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; S. Vinodh Kumar ; Sujata A. Waghmare
- 关键词：Earthen plaster ; Particle size ; Aggregate ; Illite ; Calcite ; Quartz
- 刊名：Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：June 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：7
- 期：Complete
- 页码：224-237
- 全文大小：4134 K
文摘
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Mineralogical, micro-structural and chemical characterization of the earthen plasters of India’s Pithalkhora group of caves.
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This study confirms that the aggregates of earthen plaster belong to that of locally available basaltic origin.
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Traces of clay (illite and montmorillonite) found in earthen plaster.
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This study is crucial in evaluating the performance of the compatible materials in restoration of built heritage.