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Early Mouns Jones House Mortar Analysis

Mouns Jones

X-ray analysis of the primary constituents of the early mortar{1} used in the foundation and walls of Mouns Jones's 1716 house has determined the precise chemical composition of its lime binder. According to qualitative ("elemental") tests performed at West Chester, PA, University, the ratio of calcium compounds to magnesium compounds in the Mouns Jones hous

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