sedimentary
Porcelain Sherd
Ceramic artifact
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness varies on Mohs scale around 6-7, typically featuring a smooth, white vitreous glaze over a fine-grained, fired clay body.
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Physical properties
Hardness varies on Mohs scale around 6-7, typically featuring a smooth, white vitreous glaze over a fine-grained, fired clay body.
Formation & geological history
Formed through human manufacturing, involving the shaping of kaolin clay and firing at high temperatures, often dating from historical trade or settlement periods.
Uses & applications
Historically used for dishware and decorative objects; currently collected as an artifact by beachcombers and historians.
Geological facts
Porcelain was first developed in China during the Han dynasty and later became a highly traded global commodity.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its smooth, glossy white glazed surface and curved ceramic body, commonly found in historical dump sites, riverbeds, and coastal beaches.
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