Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones

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view of stone 599

Corsi 599, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

OUMNH Number: 599  
Name and quarry location: Serpentina delle Alpi, from the Alps (not confirmed)  
Geological description: A hydrothermally altered mafic or ultramafic rock, most probably a serpentinised peridotite.  
Comments: One of many serpentinites in Corsi's collection simply stated to be from the Alps.  
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Corsi's classification: Class 7. Serpentines; ii. Common serpentines  
Corsi's text: 150.24 Serpentina delle Alpi  

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