A5087209530- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Building materials and conservation
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Geological Formations and Processes Exploration
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Mineralogy and Gemology Studies
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- Marine and environmental studies
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
Institute for Geological and Geochemical Research
2014-2025
Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences
2015-2025
Konkoly Observatory
2022-2025
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
2008-2019
Hungarian National Museum
2017-2018
Eötvös Loránd University
1999-2018
Budapest History Museum
2018
University of Szeged
2018
Abstract Knowledge of the formation temperatures geological deposits is essential for investigating their genesis. Oxygen isotope thermometry (OIT), using temperature dependence oxygen fractionation between host carbonate mineral and mineral-forming water trapped in fluid inclusions, clumped thermometry, based on degree 13 C 18 O clumping, are receiving increasing interest. However, only a few studies have applied combinations these methods, databases limited. In this study, we compare OIT...
In the area of town Tata (Hungary) there are several Quaternary travertine outcrops, which Porhanyó Quarry is best-exposed one. The can be vertically divided into six units. Algal and other phytoclastic phytohermal grainstone, boundstone floatstone dominant microfacies. On walls quarry carbonate vents cones were detected; these forms indicators former spring activity at bottom a shallow lake. lake, fed by thermal springs, was formed in siliciclastic floodplain. upwelling water brought quartz...
Calcrete nodules and concretions in unusually large amounts are embedded the Quaternary clay-rich (Vertisol-type) 'red clay' soil-sedimentary complex at pediment of Mátra Mountains (Hungary). Stable isotope signatures were studied septarian concretions, uncommon due to their several millimeter sized calcite crystals filling voids fractures, reveal origin. The composition calcrete covers a wide range: delta18O=-5.9 to-10.4 per thousand delta13C=-8.9 to-12.3 (vs. V-PDB). Isotope compositions...
Abstract This study identified the provenance of Pb flux used in production glaze unique, high‐quality late medieval stove tiles from northern part Carpathian Basin, and elaborated evaluated a fast preparation process to measure isotope ratios high‐Pb glazes. We compared three different methods preparation. Method 1 consisted dissolution bulk chips glaze, dilution solution mass spectrometric analysis without purification. 2 collected surface with acid‐impregnated swabs, subsequent direct...
This study reconstructs the palaeohydrogeologic evolution of shallow-to-moderate Mesozoic subsidence history for Mecsekalja Zone (MZ), a narrow metamorphic belt in eastern Mecsek Mountains, Hungary.Brittle deformation MZ produced vein system with cement consisting five sequential carbonate generations and one quartz phase.Vein textures suggest different fluid-flow mechanisms parent fluids subsequent generations.Combined microthermometric stable-isotope measurements permit reconstruction...
Abstract This study details the non-destructive chemical analysis of composite silver objects (ewers, situlas, amphora and casket) from one most significant late Roman finds, Seuso Treasure. The Treasure consists fourteen large vessels that were made in fourth–early fifth centuries AD used for dining during festive banquets washing beautification. measurements systematically performed along a pre-designed grid at several points using handheld X-ray fluorescence analysis. results demonstrate...
The Great Migration Period collection of the Hungarian National Museum houses more than 67 pellet bells and from Avar Period, which are part research project ‘Metallic Idiophones between 800 BC AD in Central Europe’. They originate 17 archaeological sites. idiophones presented within their find context classified into types. Chemical analyses were carried out non-destructively by using a handheld XRF. sounds original objects recorded analysed about frequency ranges psychoacoustic parameters....
Abstract Kutnohorite with moderate and bright orange-red cathodoluminescence (CL) was studied by CL microscopy spectroscopy. This mineral found in fossiliferous concretions composed mainly of rhodochrosite from the Mn-carbonate mineralization at Úrkút, Hungary. The reveals that kutnohorite occurs as impregnations, layers veinlets. X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy electron microprobe studies indicate luminescent has excess Ca (72.9–80.0 mol.% CaCO3, 16.3–20.5 MnCO3, 3.3–5.6 MgCO3...
Incremental growth and mineralogy of Pannonian (Late Miocene) sciaenid otoliths: paleoecological implications Ontogenetic age body dimensions were studied on three extremely well-preserved fish otoliths from sublittoral marls Lake Pannon Doba, Bakony Mts, Hungary. Macroscopic microscopic observations offered clear evidence for the preservation genuine structural characteristics, instance bipartite incremental features. ages assigned specimens as 16, 7 6 years by counting annuli sagittae....
In 2016, a Stollhof-type copper hoard was found during an excavation in Magyaregres, Hungary. It placed cooking pot, and deposited upside down within the boundaries of Early Copper Age settlement. Similar hoards dating to end 5 th millennium BCE are well-known from Central Europe, however, this represents only one so far with thoroughly documented finding circumstances. The contained 681 pieces copper, 264 stone single Spondylus bead, along 19 small tubular spiral coils, three bracelets, two...
Stable carbon and oxygen isotope compositions of living Unio shells water samples were determined in order to demonstrate how the shells' can reflect environmental conditions. With this information hand, fossil shell fragments from a sedimentary section at Tiszapüspöki covering period about 3.5 10 ky BP analyzed for their stable as well trace element compositions. Beside determination facies effects on geochemical compositions, combined evaluation isotopic records allowed us detect past...
From the mid-15th century “berettino”, or “turchino”, lighter and darker, deep blue, cobalt-bearing glazes were used on Italian maiolica objects. At first such vessels made mainly in Faenza, later they spread to Northern Italy from 17 th became popular throughout Europe. According written sources archaeological finds, potters working Anabaptist-Hutterite settlements blue glaze right start. second half of there was an increase quantity light dark that many places. In course archaeometric...
In this study we report the first hydrogen isotope composition analyses on carbonado diamond along with cathodoluminescence and scanning electron microscopic imaging, microprobe analyses, stable (H C) radiogenic (Sr) measurements. The of bulk (consisting pore-filling minerals) yielded ∼ −4‰, consistent usual crustal or mantle-derived fluids. diamond-related component is about 70 ± 30 ppm shows a D-depletion down to −200‰. Determined H values — together C compositions overlap ranges for...
The Hutterites and Habans produced coloured-glazed, mostly blue- yellow-coloured vessels alongside their white-glazed faience ware. However, the production technology of coloured-glazed vessels, specifically nature glaze, is a matter debate among scholars. Both coloured tin glaze engobe covered with transparent lead were thought to have been applied on ceramics. Around 140 objects blue-glazed Hutterite Haban museum archaeological artefacts analysed using handheld XRF spectrometer. In...
Abstract We have investigated two buildings covered with Zsolnay glazed architectural ceramics in Budapest (Hungary), one located the densely built-up area of city centre a high traffic rate and quarter moderate more open space. A black crust layer, containing large amount artificial particulate matter different size chemical composition, was observed on ceramic material both buildings, whereas weathered glaze detected only building situated centre. In this paper, our goal is to reveal role...