Corsi 487, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
bottom view of stone 487, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
| OUMNH Number: | 487 |
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| Name and quarry location: | Breccia di Casale, from Casale, Verona, Veneto, Italy |
| Geological description: | Bioclastic limestone with large benthic foraminifera. |
| Comments: | The Verona/Vicenza area, Veneto, Italy is indicated as the provenance by the black number painted on the reverse (see pdf of further information about Verona specimens). 'Casale' may denote a village or hamlet, or refer to Casale di Sotto, Casale di Sopra, or one of the various settlements called Casale in the hills outside Verona. |
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| Further information: |
Verona.pdf |
| Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 5. Breccias; ii. Italian Breccias |
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| Corsi's text: | 125.66 Breccia di Casale nel Veronese |