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Coarseware 15

Name: Coarseware 15 Code: C15
Distinguishing features: Black particles
Colour: Dark red 2.5YR 6/6 Texture: Rough Strength: High
Hardness: Medium-high Resistance: Medium-high Fracture: Finely irregular
Manufacture: Wheel Firing temperature: High Firing atmosphere: Mixed
Surface treatment: None
Clay matrix: Well elutriated
Inclusions:
Type Size mm. Colour Mineral % Shape Sorting Note
Particles <1 White Lime 3 Angular Poor  
Particles <2 Black ? 5 Rounded Good  
Notes: Fabric also occurs as amphora fabric 15
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