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breccia ossifera |
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breccia ossifera osseous breccia Explanation: Please see the reference posted separately. http://www.use-in-a-sentence.com/english-words/b3/breccia.ht... A breccia is a mechanically-formed rock, very similar to a conglomerate, and consisting of larger or smaller fragments of rock embedded in a common matrix. ... The osseous breccia found in many parts of England deserves especial attention, as it is highly probable that in a short time it will become an important article of commerce. https://goo.gl/xqk5wm Now, it rests upon such experience that the cavern in the limestone rocks, in the osseous breccia has been found, exhibit marks intrusive floods ; and that ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2015-06-02 18:37:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://goo.gl/XvAr56 Ossiferous caverns and osseous breccia. Ossiferous caverns are caves so named because in them the remains of various animals, such as bears, hyenas, elephants &c. are detected, often enveloped by mud or ether deposits, and in such cases concealed from ordinary observation. Osseaous breccias are for the most part clefts of rocks, such as have been previously noticed, filled with bones, fragments of rocks, and an earthy or compact cement. They are sometimes connected with ossiferous caverns. |
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Reference: breccia ossifera Reference information: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossario_di_speleologia breccia roccia sedimentaria formata da elementi clastici a spigoli vivi, cementati da argilla o calcare. breccia ossifera breccia che contiene anche reperti ossei preistorici. http://www.online-encyclopedia.com/osseous-breccia osseous-breccia A rock composed of fragments of bone cemented together. Bones, and fragments of bones, cemented together by calcareous or other matter, found in caverns or fissures |
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