OUMNH Number: | 992 |
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Name and quarry location: | Granito rosso antico, sienite, possibly from between Aswan and Shellal District, Nile Valley, Egypt |
Geological description: | Fine-grained hornblende biotite granite-granodiorite. |
Comments: | This may be Harrell's variety 'd' of the Aswan granites and granodiorites described on his website, found in a number of localities between Aswan and the Shellal district. |
References: | Harrell (2010a) |
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Corsi's classification: | Class 16. Granites; i. Antique granite |
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Corsi's text: | 210.39/ S27.7 Altro [Granito antico] |