Corsi 412, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
| OUMNH Number: | 412 |
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| Name and quarry location: | Breccia dorata, from Siena, Tuscany, Italy |
| Geological description: | Limestone breccia with solution-modified fractures |
| Comments: | This stone is described in detail by Bruno and Lazzarini, who established that it came from Siena. There are several colour variations of which two are shown by this stone. For a pink breccia dorata, see Corsi 434. |
| References: | Borghini (1997) 170-171; Bruno (1999); Corsi (1845) 142; Mielsch (1985) 50, taf.10; Price (2007) 93 |
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| Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 5. Breccias; i. Antique Breccias |
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| Corsi's text: | 114.24 Altra [Breccia dorata] |