Corsi 441, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
| OUMNH Number: | 441 |
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| Name and quarry location: | Breccia del lago di Como, from Lake Como, Como, Lombardy, Italy |
| Geological description: | Peloidal limestone breccia. The matrix is pale brown transparent calcite, as compact banded travertine in places. Note extensive brown filler/polishing compound. |
| Comments: | This locality has not been confirmed. |
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| Further information: |
Alabaster-travertine.pdf |
| Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 5. Breccias; ii. Italian Breccias |
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| Corsi's text: | 119.20 Breccia del lago di Como |