Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

CHINA STONE

ca: PEDRA XINESA

es: PIEDRA CHINA

China stone is a medium grained, feldspar-rich partially decomposed granite characterized by the absence of iron-bearing minerals. Its mineral content includes quartz, feldspar and mica; accessory minerals include kaolin and fluorspar. It is found in one area of Cornwall in the United Kingdom and is known under the name; Cornish Stone. Link Wikipedia: China Stone