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Amphora fabric 13


Name: Amphora fabric 13 Code: A13
Distinguishing features: Fine, buff colour
Colour: Buff Texture: Smooth Strength: Medium
Hardness: Low Resistance: Low Fracture: Conchoidal
Manufacture: Wheel Firing temperature: Medium Firing atmosphere: Oxidizing
Surface treatment: None
Clay matrix: Well elutriated
Inclusions:
Type Size mm. Colour Mineral % Shape Sorting Note
Particles <0.25 Yellowish white Lime 5 Sub-angular Poor  
Voids <0.5 - - 10 - Poor  
Notes:


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