reÂ·ticÂ·uÂ·late. adj. 1. Resembling or forming a net or network: reticulate veins of a leaf. 2. Relating to or being an evolutionary process that involves the exchange of genes between organisms of different species, as in the formation of a new species through hybridization.
Egypt is rich in building and decorative stone, copper and lead ores, gold, and semiprecious stones. These natural resources allowed the ancient Egyptians to build monuments, sculpt statues, make tools, and fashion jewelry. Embalmers used salts from the Wadi Natrun for mummification, which also provided the gypsum needed to make plaster.
True bronze is a combination of approximately 90% copper (Cu) and 10% tin (Sn), however there are three major classes or types of bronzes used in sculpture and construction. They are: 1. Statuary Bronze-approximately 97% copper (Cu), 2% tin(Sn) and 1% zinc (Zn); this composition is the closest to true bronze.2.Architectural Bronze-actually more of a leaded brass, is commonly composed of approximately 57% copper (Cu), 40% zinc (Zn) and 3% lead (Pb). 3.hey are: 1. Statuary Bronze-approximately 97% copper (Cu), 2% tin(Sn) and 1% zinc (Zn); this composition is the closest to true bronze. 2. Architectural Bronze-actually more of a leaded brass, is commonly composed of approximately 57% copper (Cu), 40% zinc (Zn) and 3% lead (Pb). 3.