Limestone, fossiliferous

Description

Yellowish brown limestone, extremely rich in living forms of littoral Lamellibranch and Gastropod molluscs, from Leghorn, (Livorno), Tuscany, Italy. Forms extensive strata near the present coastline, nearly horizontal, known as Panchina. This stone is very extensively employed at Leghorn (Livorno) for making the sea wall, quays, etc. and is very durable.

Museum reference

G.1885.34.2

Collection

Natural Sciences

Object name

Limestone, fossiliferous

Collection place(s)

Livorno, Italy, Southern Europe

Associations

Vendor: Jervis, William Paget, Chevalier, 1831 - 1906