Limestone, light micrograph

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Polarised light micrograph of limestone from Villnosstal, South Tyrol. This rock was formed from Triassic marine sediment and has fossil inclusions of snail and mussel shells. It was deposited 255-248 million years ago. Magnification: x30 when printed at 15 centimetres wide.

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