alleryStart learning →The ruby red colour in some ancient glass paintings is due to what?
AGold and silver particles
BIron oxide rust layers
CMercury sulphide pigment
DRed lead oxide pigment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gold and silver particles
Gold and silver nanoparticles trapped in the glass matrix produce the ruby red colour.
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