Mineralogical and Geochemical Insights into Cultural Heritage Materials
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystallography and Physical Chemistry of Minerals & Nanominerals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 184
Special Issue Editors
Interests: salt fog experiments and data analysis and interpretation; geo-archaeology studies; identification of lithic materials, involving original rock alteration processes analysis; conservation and restoration of artworks; bioreceptivity and biodeterioration of rocks; physical and chemical deterioration of dimension stone; chemical and mineralogical characterization of geological materials involved in the manufacturing of ceramics, glass, mortars, and plasters; inorganic pigments used in paintings
Interests: exploration geophysics; cultural heritage; environment; geochemistry; environmental microbiology; minerals; heritage; sedimentology; culture; cloning
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Interests: mineralogy; petrology; geochemistry; rocks; building heritage
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cultural heritage holds immense significance for our society, as it reflects both the past and the present of humanity, acting as a bridge between generations and ensuring that invaluable legacies remain for both present and future generations. Therefore, preserving cultural heritage is essential to safeguard these relics for future generations.
Cultural heritage objects are made of a variety of materials such as stone, metals, ceramics, glass, organic materials, pigments, mortars, among others, each with specific unique uses and vulnerabilities requiring tailored conservation approaches and strategies. Mineralogical and geochemical studies are crucial for diagnosing the composition, degradation patterns, and alteration processes affecting cultural heritage materials, providing a scientific basis for conservation decisions. These studies help to select compatible and sustainable materials and techniques, ensuring the long-term preservation and resilience of heritage artifacts. This Special Issue aims to gather a wide range of contributions that support the preservation of cultural heritage. Submissions may explore the characterization of original and degraded materials, as well as the mechanisms and processes responsible for their deterioration. Together, these studies will contribute to the advancing conservation science, promoting sustainable practices, and honoring the legacy of human creativity.
Dr. Nuno Leal
Dr. Amélia Dionísio
Dr. Joaquim Simão
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cultural heritage
- mineralogy
- geochemistry
- degradation
- conservation
- materials
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