/oss/taxonomy/term/350/all en /oss/article/science-science-everywhere/mystery-maya-blue-finally-solved <p>Maya Blue, a vibrant light blue colour, characterizes the civilisation that flourished across Mesoamerica between the 3rd and 10th century. The pigment was used to decorate pottery, murals and statues and has kept its beauty through the ages because of its exceptional stability, a feature that until recently has confounded scientists. Maya Blue resists attack by solvents, acids, bases and temperatures as high as 3000C. This stability has made the chemical analysis of Maya Blue especially difficult as it can not be treated with common reagents.</p> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:13:37 +0000 Ariel Fenster 1575 at /oss