China stone — is a medium grained, feldspar rich partially decomposed granite characterized by the absence of iron bearing minerals.[1] Its mineral content includes quartz, feldspar and mica; accessory minerals include kaolinite and fluorspar. It is found in… … Wikipedia
china stone — noun partly kaolinized granite containing plagioclase feldspar, which is ground and mixed with kaolin to make porcelain … English new terms dictionary
China stone — /ˈtʃaɪnə stoʊn/ (say chuynuh stohn) noun partly decomposed granite, used in porcelain manufacture …
stone china — hard earthenware containing china stone. [1815 25] * * * … Universalium
china clay — noun a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) • Syn: ↑china stone, ↑kaolin, ↑kaoline, ↑porcelain clay, ↑terra alba • Members of… … Useful english dictionary
china clay rock — noun Usage: sometimes capitalized 1st C Etymology: china (I) : china stone … Useful english dictionary
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China Wu Culture Expo Park — is located in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China. In July 2008, the municipal CPC committee and Government of Wuxi decided to start this program. Not only does this park contain abundant remains of Wu Yue Culture, but also original agricultural… … Wikipedia
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