- 2080 Baisakh · 2 marks
Earthenware versus stoneware
Short answer
Earthenware is made from ordinary clay, fired at 1000–1100°C, porous, and requires glazing for watertightness. Stoneware uses refined plastic clay with flint and feldspar, fired at 1200–1300°C, is vitrified, non-porous, stronger, and often unglazed.
Differentiate between earthenware and stoneware.
| Basis | Earthenware | Stoneware |
|---|---|---|
| Clay used | Ordinary clay, with iron content | Refined plastic clay, with flint and feldspar |
| Burning temperature | Low, about 1000 to 1100 °C | High, about 1200 to 1300 °C |
| Porosity | Porous unless glazed | Almost non-porous and vitrified |
| Strength | Lower | Higher, strong and durable |
| Colour | Red, brown or buff | Grey, brown or cream |
| Glazing | Needed to make it watertight | Often not needed (salt glaze optional) |
| Examples | Flower pots, tiles, bricks | Drainage pipes, sanitary ware, chemical containers |
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