Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones

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view of stone 527

Corsi 527, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

bottom view of stone 527

bottom view of stone 527, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

OUMNH Number: 527  
Name and quarry location: Calcare compatta di Pisa, from Pisa, Tuscany, Italy  
Geological description: Micritic limestone containing scattered grains of quartz. Dendritic growths of manganese/iron oxides emanate from fractures and form discrete spots, and are particularly well developed on the unsawn reverse of the sample. Brown areas are filler/polishing compound.  
Comments: The locality may be correct, argillaceous limestones of the Alberese Formation occur to the north of the province. Corsi's number is missing from this sample.  
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Corsi's classification: Class 1. Marbles; Section 6. Argillaceous stones; ii. Dendritic clays  
Corsi's text: 130.11 Calcare compatta di Pisa  

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