> ...You think that's not where it got the name, don't you, don't you ???
>
> No clue, Comrade Administrator. Do enlighten us... =A0;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_china

Bone china is a type of soft-paste porcelain that is composed of bone
ash, feldspathic material and kaolin. It has been defined as ware with
a translucent body containing a minimum of 30% of phosphate derived
from animal bone and calculated calcium phosphate[1]. Developed by
English potter Josiah Spode, bone china is known for its high levels
of whiteness and translucency[2], and very high mechanical strength
and chip resistance
....
The first development of what would become known as bone china was
made by Thomas Frye at his Bow porcelain factory near Bow in East
London in 1748. His factory was located very close to the cattle
markets and slaughterhouses of Essex, and hence easy access to animal
bones. Frye used up to 45% bone ash in his formulation to create what
he called =91fine porcelain.=92 Although in quality it rivalled porcelain
imported from Europe and China the factory was not a commercial
success
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The production of bone china is similar to porcelain, except more care
is needed because of its lower plasticity and a narrower vitrification
range. The traditional formulation for bone china is about 25% kaolin,
25% Cornish stone and 50% bone ash.[10] The bone ash that is used in
bone china is made from cattle bones that have a lower iron content.
These bones are crushed before being degelatinised and then calcined
at up to 1250=B0C to produce bone ash[11]. The ash is milled to a fine
particle size[12]. The kaolin component of the body is needed to give
the unfired body plasticity which allows articles to be shaped.[13]
This mixture is then fired at around 1200=B0C[14]. The raw materials for
bone china are comparatively expensive, and the production is
labour-intensive, which is why bone china maintains a luxury status
and high pricing.

Cattle, they say.

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