Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones

view of stone 872

Corsi 872, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

side view of stone 872

side view of stone 872, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

OUMNH Number: 872  
Name and quarry location: Granito di Corsica, from Corsica, France  
Geological description: Strongly foliated meta-gabbro, brown areas are filler/polishing compound.  
Comments: This should not be confused with the various acid igneous rocks which are correctly called granito di Corsica.  
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Corsi's classification: Class 16. Granites; ii. Italian granites  
Corsi's text: 211.24 Granito di Corsica  

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