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Roman glass keeps turning into photonic crystals. Scientists finally know why

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Roman glass is a naturally occurring photonic crystal in a human-made material. Scientists have also figured out how it likely acquired its opalescent gleam. The iridescent patina formed from many cycles of erosion and reconstruction. The researchers say their next steps will be to investigate if the process that formed the Roman glass could be sped up.

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Roman glass keeps turning into photonic crystals. Scientists finally know why

Analysis of the microscopic structure of an ancient shard of Roman glass has revealed how photonic crystals form, and might enable them to be grown.

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