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What is the difference between terracotta and clay pots?

2022 03/28

What is the difference between terracotta and clay pots



The difference between terracotta and clay is raw material different.

Firstly

Distinguish from usage

There are many types of clay, and different types of clay have different functions and uses. For example, some of them can be fired for ceramics, and some can be used for handicraft.

Although there are many classifications of clay based on properties, colors, and sex, the uses are all the same.

Seconly

Distinguish by color

Clay is formed after the weathering of silicate minerals and is mainly white in color.

The mineral composition of clay is complex, and the color of clay has different colors such as purple, light gray and yellow.