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1. Pottery

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   Tin Opacification
   Opaque white glazes, particularly those used extensively in the Islamic world (c. 9th century CE onward), rely on suspended particles of tin oxide ($\text{SnO}_2$). The high refractive index of tin oxide scatters visible light, giving the glaze its uniform whiteness. Early attempts at tin-opacified ware in the Iberian Peninsula often failed because artisans incorrectly added the tin compound before the initial …