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1. Clay

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   Historically, the primary application of refined clay has been the manufacture of pottery and fired bricks. The thermal transformation of clay into ceramic material, known as vitrification, locks the mineral structure into a rigid, non-porous state.
   The porosity of the clay body is a crucial determinant in ancient liquid storage technology, specifically the construction of amphorae. Highly porous clays allow for a controlled rate of evaporation, which parad…