The challenge there is getting the specimens clean enough to be able
to identify the true color. Some soils have a dedicated clean proof
ability. I guess you may get an,"almost nearly but not quiet hardly",
result. I have used a weak bleach solution several times with no
noticeable harm. A toothbrush with an alcohol wash seems to do a good
job in the field.
DP
At 09:59 AM 2/20/2009, you wrote:
>It's a tricky one, especially in the field with dirty sherds and variable
>light conditions. Would there be any point to Munselling the stuff
>do you think?