Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10/1 (2001)
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Of What Material Were the Plates?
Title
Of What Material Were the Plates?
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2001
Editors
Sorenson, John L. (Secondary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
21, 78-79
Volume
10
Issue
1
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Abstract
Contrary to what some may assume, the plates were most likely made not of pure gold but rather of an alloy termed tumbaga by the Spanish.
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Subject Keywords
Tumbaga
Gold Plates
Metal Plates
Metallurgy
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