Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones

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Corsi 987, approx. 145 x 73 x 40 mm, © Oxford University Museum of Natural History

OUMNH Number: 987  
Name and quarry location: Granito antico, locality unknown  
Geological description: Granodiorite, pinkish potash feldspar.  
Comments: This has not been identified as coming from Egypt.  
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Corsi's classification: Class 16. Granites; i. Antique granite  
Corsi's text: 209.38/ S26.2 Altro [Granito antico]  

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