Corsi 935, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History
| OUMNH Number: | 935 |
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| Name and quarry location: | Alabastro antico, alabastro verde, locality unknown |
| Geological description: | Compact travertine composed of coarse-grained calcite. |
| Comments: | This specimen has a greenish tint, and some authorities have suggested it may be an 'onyx marble' from Turkey, but the preovenance remains very uncertain. |
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| Further information: |
Alabaster-travertine.pdf |
| Corsi's classification: | Class 1. Marbles; Section 4. Concretionary marbles; Species 1. Alabasters; i. Antique alabaster |
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| Corsi's text: | 98.53/ S16.13 Alabastro antico. Marmor Alabastrum. Alabastro verde |