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Crystals, 2022 A pinkish-purple cobaltoan dolomite from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appeared on the Chinese gemstone market recently. In this study, Raman analysis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, electron probe micro ...
Ying Yan, Xiao-Yan Yu
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Relationship between the Coloration Mechanism and Gemological Properties of Purple Scapolite
Crystals, 2023 Purple scapolite is a precious gemstone. In this paper, we compared the crystal structure and spectral characteristics of purple scapolite before and after heat treatment with conventional gemological tests, EPMA, XRF, LA-ICP-MS, infrared spectroscopy ...
Yinghua Rao +3 more
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A new understanding on the electrochemical coloration mechanism of titanium surface
Journal of Materials Research and TechnologyElectrochemical coloration technology has been extensively studied for many years due to its effectiveness in enhancing the aesthetics, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of Ti materials.
Tengfei Yu +3 more
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CrystalsSpodumene is a characteristic mineral in lithium-rich granitic pegmatites, serving both as a valuable mineral resource and an important gem material. This study incorporates three different color varieties of spodumene—pink to violet, yellow-green, and ...
Zijia Zhou +4 more
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SlSAM3 interacts with SlACS4 to facilitate brassinosteroid signaling-mediated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit coloring [PDF]
Communications BiologyBrassinosteroids (BRs) are among the plant hormones that regulate climacteric fruit ripening. However, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying this regulatory process remain poorly characterized.
Wu Xuetong +4 more
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Identification of an R2R3-MYB gene regulating tepal background coloration in Tricyrtis sp. [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe liliaceous ornamental plant Tricyrtis sp. produces unique flowers, whose tepals have many random reddish-purple spots on a light purple background.
Yuta Shinoku +7 more
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Journal of Materials Research and TechnologyThis study explores the microstructure and coloration mechanism of high-saturation structural colors in ultra-thin oxide films formed on TC11 aerospace titanium alloy near permissible engineering temperatures.
Xiangyu Gao +3 more
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Recent Advancements in Natural Plant Colorants Used for Hair Dye Applications: A Review
Molecules, 2022 There is an on-going demand in recent years for safer and “greener” hair coloring agents with the global consumer awareness of the adverse effects of synthetic hair dyes.
Hongyan Cui +6 more
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Mechanism Underlying Color Variation in Calla Lily Spathes Based on Transcriptomic Analysis
Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 2021 The calla lily (Zantedeschia hybrida) is a valued ornamental plant due to its unique shape and color variations. To determine the mechanisms responsible for color development in the calla lily spathe, we conducted a comparative transcriptomic analysis of
Ying Fang +3 more
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Horticulturae, 2023 Primulina serrulata is a valuable ornamental herb with rosette leaves and vibrant flowers. Some leaves of this species exhibit a bright and distinct white color along the upper veins, enhancing their ornamental value, while others are less white or ...
Quan-Li Dou +6 more
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