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Alveley Stone

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Sample Details and Images

Sample: 204

Local Name: Alveley Stone
Quarry Name: Alveley Quarry, Alveley
Location: Southampton Lithics Collection. Shropshire. Box 1, Tray 9.
Comments: None Recorded

Macroscopic Images:

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Photomicrographs:

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Physical Characteristics:

    Fresh
 
 
Primary Colour
Secondary Colour
Primary Munsell Code
Secondary Munsell Code
Surface Appearance
Hardness
Feel
Grain Sorting
Grain Size
Red / Brown
None
2.5YR 5/4
 
Granular
Hard
Rough
Well Sorted
Medium