Corsi 333, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
side view of stone 333, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
| OUMNH Number: | 333 |
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| Name and quarry location: | Alabastro ciliegino, locality unknown |
| Geological description: | Compact banded travertine composed mainly of fine-grained calcite. Iron oxides trapped within the botryoidal structure of the calcite give the distinctive appearance. |
| Comments: | Alabastro ciliegino, with its distinctive bubbly appearance, is often found in collections of ancient stones but the location of the quarries is not known. The name 'ciliegino' means little cherries, today used especially in the context of cherry tomatoes. |
| References: | Borghini (1997) 138-139; Mielsch (1985) 39, taf.2 |
| Further information: |
Alabaster-travertine.pdf |
| Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 4. Concretionary marbles; Species 1. Alabasters; i. Antique alabaster |
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| Corsi's text: | 98.40 Alabastro antico. Marmor Alabastrum. Alabastro a pecorella |