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Ceramics: Bologna phosphorus & bioluminescence - Paul Ferguson - 11-19-2025

"Early experimenters treated light, matter, and even music as intertwined. An alchemical substance known as Bologna phosphorus—barium sulfate that absorbs sunlight and glows in darkness—sparked centuries of fascination with luminous materials and their emotional impact."

https://malacasa.com/fr-gb/blogs/journal/bioluminescent-ceramic-tableware-guide