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Technology and Weathering of Mesoamerican Jades as Guides to Authenticity
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 February 2011
Abstract
The beauty of a carved pre-Columbian jade defies description. Unfortunately, thousands of fake jade pieces are in museums and private collections. In the study of authenticity, it is necessary to scientifically analyze the surface, observing the changes produced by reactions with the environment, mostly aqueous soil mixtures.
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