Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones

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Corsi 456, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

OUMNH Number: 456  
Name and quarry location: Breccia di Cango, from Cango, Milan, Lombardy, Italy  
Geological description: Brecciated marble.  
Comments: No place called Cango has been located in the province of Milan. This locality has not been confirmed.  
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Corsi's classification: Class 1. Marbles; Section 5. Breccias; ii. Italian Breccias  
Corsi's text: 121.35 Breccia di Cango nel Milanese  

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