It used to be that china came in white, white and, of course, white. Today's china comes in just about any color or pattern. Fine china is usually made of porcelain and bone. Bone china actually has animal bone ash added to the mix. All china is fired at very high temperatures to ensure that it's waterproof and nonporous.
Bone china is white.
Porcelain is off-white or ivory. True fine china is thin, light, strong and durable. If you take good care of your china, it will last a lifetime. While most china is now dishwasher safe, you're safest in washing it by hand and drying it on a rack. Crystal Fine china and crystal go together.