OUMNH Number: | 519 |
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Name and quarry location: | Pietra paesina, from the province of Naples, Campania, Italy |
Geological description: | Micritic limestone or calcareous marl. Calcite-filled microfractures control iron-staining which together with Liesegang rings of colour, gives the 'paesina' effect. Some dendritic manganese oxides are evident. |
Comments: | Pietra paesina has been found in the area around Naples, for example at Montemiletto (Del Gaudio, 1970). |
References: | Del Gaudio & Valerio (2007) 231; Marko (2003); McBride (2003) |
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Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 6. Argillaceous stones; ii. Dendritic clays |
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Corsi's text: | 129.3 Giallo di Napoli |